Is the 2011 Yamaha Yzf-R1 reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 Yamaha Yzf-R1 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: ENGINE (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 2011 Yamaha Yzf-R1?

Top reported problems: ENGINE (1 complaints, avg 560 mi); POWER TRAIN (1 complaints, avg 8,300 mi). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

2011 Yamaha Yzf-R1 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Yamaha Yzf-R1.

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Worst 2011 Yamaha Yzf-R1 Problems

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

#11 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:560 mi

#21 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:8,300 mi

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Yamaha Yzf-R1.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
ENGINE	1	—	—	560 mi
POWER TRAIN	1	—	—	8,300 mi

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