2005 YAMAHA YZFR1 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 YAMAHA YZFR1
The 2005 YAMAHA YZFR1 has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, STEERING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 YAMAHA YZFR1
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 YAMAHA YZFR1, potentially affecting up to 5,654 vehicles.
Recall 14E012000 — EQUIPMENT
| 2,827 vehicles affected
Defect: Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD...
Consequence: If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
View full details →Recall 14E012000 — STEERING
| 2,827 vehicles affected
Defect: Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD...
Consequence: If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 YAMAHA YZFR1
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 YAMAHA YZFR1. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 YAMAHA YZFR1. THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V371000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) ON NOVEMBER 11, 2006. IN JULY OF 2008, WHEN HE APPROACHED A STOP, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE A FEE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC COST. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,508.
HI MY NAME IS JACINTA, I PURCHASED A BLUE 05 R1. I HAVE DROPPED THE BIKE TWICE NOW, ONCE ON EACH SIDE! THE BIKE HAS CUT OUT ON ME IN MID TURN, SINCE I WAS HALF WAY THROUGH THE TURN AND LEANED OVER, I WAS COMMITTED. ITS LIKE SOMEONE HIT THE KILL SWITCH. I WAS FEARFUL OF THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC AS I LAID IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. AS FAR AS I KNOW, THERE ISN'T A RECALL AS OF YET BUT THERE SHOULD BE BECAUSE OF SAFETY CONCERNS. *JB
HI MY NAME IS JACINTA, I PURCHASED A BLUE 05 R1. I HAVE DROPPED THE BIKE TWICE NOW, ONCE ON EACH SIDE! THE BIKE HAS CUT OUT ON ME IN MID TURN, SINCE I WAS HALF WAY THROUGH THE TURN AND LEANED OVER, I WAS COMMITTED. ITS LIKE SOMEONE HIT THE KILL SWITCH. I WAS FEARFUL OF THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC AS I LAID IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. AS FAR AS I KNOW, THERE ISN'T A RECALL AS OF YET BUT THERE SHOULD BE BECAUSE OF SAFETY CONCERNS. *JB
2005 YAMAHA YZF R1 MOTORCYCLE STALLED WHILE RIDING CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUES AS HUNDREDS OF OTHER R1 OWNERS EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM YET YAMAHA REFUSES TO ISSUE A FIX OR RECALL. THIS NEED TO BE FIX BEFORE PEOPLE DIE. OF COURSE THE DEAD CAN'T TALK. THIS PROBLEM CAN BE SEEN ON WEB LOGS HERE: HTTP://WWW.R1-FORUM.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?S=&THREADID=98831. *JB
YAMAHA R1 MOTORCYCLE STALLED...CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND CRASHING. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AS THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF OTHER OWNERS ON WEB LOGS WITH THIS PROBLEM. YAMAHA HAS DENY ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS. THIS WEBSITE, DEDICATED TO THIS MOTORCYCLE, WILL SHOW HOW MANY OTHERS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY THIS POTENTIAL DEADLY PROBLEM: HTTP://WWW.R1-FORUM.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?S=&THREADID=9883. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2005 YAMAHA YZFR1
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 YAMAHA YZFR1 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 YAMAHA YZFR1
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 YAMAHA YZFR1. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TB-M2009-008 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE: HARD TO START WHEN COLD, ERRATIC, OR WON'T IDLE. A POSSIBLE CAUSE IS INSUFFICIENT VALVE CLEARANCE. EFFECTS ALL YZF-R6V/W/X MODELS AND YZF-R1/R6 MODELS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 YAMAHA YZFR1
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA YZFR1
- 2000 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
- 2001 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
- 2002 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
- 2003 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 3 complaints
- 2004 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
- 2005 YAMAHA YZFR1 (current)
- 2006 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 4 complaints
- 2007 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 102 complaints
- 2008 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 3 complaints
- 2009 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 2 complaints
- 2010 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
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