2005 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R1
The 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R1 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R1
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R1, potentially affecting up to 41,548 vehicles.
Recall 09V360000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 180 vehicles affected
Defect: YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 2004 AND APRIL 2005. THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CAN FAIL.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 7, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-714-761-7300.
View full details →Recall 06V371000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 39,757 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE AN INTERMITTENTLY UNSTABLE IDLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT IDLING SPEED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STOPPED OR DURING LOW-SPEED OPERATIONS. THE ENGINE COULD STALL AS A RESULT.
Consequence: IF THE ENGINE STALLS AFTER THE OPERATOR DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH IN A LOW GEAR WHILE RIDING, THE REAR TIRE MIGHT SLIP MOMENTARILY IF THE OPERATOR ABRUPTLY RE-ENGAGES THE CLUTCH. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITH INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-888-88-YAMAHA.
View full details →Recall 06E035000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 1,611 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE PIVOT BORE, THE BRAKE LEVER COULD BECOME SEIZED IN THE BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION, THEREBY...
Consequence: A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R1
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R1. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLE EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP SPORTMAX Q3+ TIRES, SIZE: 120/70ZR17 58W. THE TIRES WERE MANUFACTURED THE THIRTEENTH WEEK OF 2017. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND MAKING SEVERAL TURNS, THE MOTORCYCLE PROCEEDED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THERE WERE AIR POCKETS IN THE SHOULDER REGION OF THE FRONT TIRE. THE CONTACT ROLLED OFF THE MOTORCYCLE AND SUFFERED INJURIES TO HIS FEET HEEL. THE FENCE PENETRATED THE CONTACT'S BOOT HEEL AREA. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17T011000 (TIRES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN, DOT NUMBER, AND TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
2005 YAMAHA YZFR1. THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS UPON DECELERATION. IT IS DIFFICULT AND POSSIBLY DANGEROUS TO RIDE WITH THIS MALFUNCTION WHICH IS COMMON. TPS SENSOR REPLACEMENT HAS TEMPORARILY FIXED THE PROBLEM FOR SOME PEOPLE BUT DEALERS ARE RELUCTANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANY ISSUE, SO FAR YMAMAHA IS DEAF TOO. *JB
2005 YAMAHA YZFR1. THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS UPON DECELERATION. IT IS DIFFICULT AND POSSIBLY DANGEROUS TO RIDE WITH THIS MALFUNCTION WHICH IS COMMON. TPS SENSOR REPLACEMENT HAS TEMPORARILY FIXED THE PROBLEM FOR SOME PEOPLE BUT DEALERS ARE RELUCTANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANY ISSUE, SO FAR YMAMAHA IS DEAF TOO. *JB
THE BIKE SHUTS OFF ON IDLE AND WHENEVER I PULL THE CLUTCH. IT EVENS TURN OFF WHEN RUNNING AT LOW SPEEDS AND RPMS. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R1
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R1 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R1
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R1. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2006011 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNSTABLE ENGINE IDLING. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R1
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA YZF-R1
- 2000 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 0 complaints
- 2001 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 1 complaint
- 2002 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 1 complaint
- 2003 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 1 complaint
- 2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 43 complaints
- 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R1 (current)
- 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 12 complaints
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- YAMAHA YZFR1 — 132 total complaints
- YAMAHA ROAD STAR WARRIOR — 125 total complaints
- YAMAHA BOLT — 112 total complaints
- YAMAHA FJR1300 — 99 total complaints
- YAMAHA FJR13 — 82 total complaints
- YAMAHA ROAD STAR SILVERADO — 80 total complaints