2006 Yamaha Yzf-R1 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Yamaha Yzf-R1.

20052011
Complaints
12
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2006 Yamaha Yzf-R1 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:15,512 mi
#22 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:24,045 mi
#32 complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Avg mileage:8,361 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Yamaha Yzf-R1.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM315,512 mi
ENGINE224,045 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL28,361 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING11
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1200 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM13,600 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER18,200 mi
POWER TRAIN122,290 mi

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