1998 Yamaha Yzfr1 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Yamaha Yzfr1. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION:REAR
2
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
1
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Consumer heard a rattling sound, upon examination saw the rear sprocket hub was cracked and one piece was missing. *et”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 1999-05-01

“The original clutch hub broke into pieces. Yh”

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

“Rear hub fractured into pieces and fell apart, creating a grinding noise. *et”

SUSPENSION:REAR
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Yamaha Yzfr1 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.