Complaints
43
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Yamaha Yzf-R1 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:11,077 mi
Crash-related:2
#25 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:6,450 mi
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Avg mileage:7,455 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Yamaha Yzf-R1.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 | 2 | — | 11,077 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | 1 | — | 6,450 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 7,455 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 12,007 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 1 | — | 6,700 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 4,180 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | — | 100 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND | 1 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | 1 | — | 1,000 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi |
Other Yamaha Yzf-R1 Years
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