Yamaha
Yzf R1
10 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
If your Yzf R1 is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Yamaha dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.
Notices on record
10
Yamaha Yzf R1 · DVSA register
All recall notices.
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THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT CANNOT DETECT AN ERROR OF ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE SENSOR
RM/2021/009 · 23 Mar 2021
23 Mar 2021Defect
The engine control unit cannot detect an error of atmospheric pressure sensor.
Remedy
Affected units must have the engine control unit reprogrammed
Build window
Built 1 Jul 2019 – 28 Feb 2021
~467 vehicles affected
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GEARBOX MAY FAIL
RM/2015/041 · 9 Dec 2015
9 Dec 2015Defect
Under extreme conditions certain gearbox components may break or deform causing a loss of drive. This can elevate the risk of collision.
Remedy
Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the transmission assembly which includes modified component parts.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~624 vehicles affected
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RISK OF FIRE
RM/2015/028 · 11 Sep 2015
11 Sep 2015Defect
It is possible for an oil leak to occur from the O-Ring on the Oil Delivery Pipe where it enters the engine case because of improper assembly of the components. If a leak occurs oil could leak onto the exhaust and in extreme circumstances the oil could catch fire.
Remedy
Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the Oil Delivery Pipe O-Ring.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~146 vehicles affected
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POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL
RM/2015/013 · 24 Apr 2015
24 Apr 2015Defect
The rear shock absorber piston rod nut may come loose. The shock absorber performance may be affected possibly causing a loss of machine control. The manufacturer recomends the machine is not ridden until the concern is assessed and where necessary repaired.
Remedy
Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and check if the machine is fitted with an affected shock absorber. Where an affected unit is fitted the complete shock absorber will be replaced.
Build window
Built 1 Dec 2014 – 31 Mar 2015
~23 vehicles affected
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HEADLIGHT MAY MALFUNCTION
RM/2014/005 · 24 Feb 2014
24 Feb 2014Defect
In certain circumstances the headlamp wiring coupler may overheat which in the worst case can cause the headlamp to fail
Remedy
Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the wiring sub harness to the headlamp.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~3,936 vehicles affected
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ENGINE IDLE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO NORMAL
RM/2013/031 · 18 Nov 2013
18 Nov 2013Defect
Under certain circumstances a poor connection between APS and TPS may cause an incorrect signal to the ECU which in extreme cases may result in the engine idle speed not returning to the specified level even when the throttle is closed.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to add a sub-lead to bypass the potentially poor connection.
Build window
Built 1 Jan 2010 – 31 Dec 2010
~139 vehicles affected
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ENGINE MAY STALL
RM/2006/038 · 18 Oct 2006
18 Oct 2006Defect
The idle speed of the engine may become intermittently unstable. In rare cases this may result in the engine stalling when the machine is stationery or at low speed
Remedy
Recall affected machines and check Throttle Position Sensor.If necessary fit revised part.
Build window
Built 1 Jan 2004 – 31 Dec 2005
~14,384 vehicles affected
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BOND BETWEEN BRAKE PAD MATERIAL AND BACKING PLATE MAY FAIL
RM/2000/009 · 15 Mar 2000
15 Mar 2000Defect
A) There is a possibility that the bond between the brake pad material and its backing plate on the original/standard front brake pad may become weakened due to corrosion and eventually may fail with a possible loss of braking ability from the front brake
Remedy
A) Recall affected machines and replace front brake pads with a modified type.
Build window
Built 1 Jan 1998 – 31 Dec 1999
~6,900 vehicles affected
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SIDE STAND SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY
RM/2000/010 · 15 Mar 2000
15 Mar 2000Defect
There is a possibility that the screws holding the side stand switch may vibrate loose and eventually fall out. The switch would not then function correctly and it may be possible to start the engine and ride the machine with the side stand down.
Remedy
Recall affected machines to replace screws holding the side stand switch with a combination of bolts and nuts.
Build window
Built 1 Jan 1998 – 31 Dec 2000
~14,885 vehicles affected
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POSSIBLE FAILURE OF PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR BACK PLATE
RM/98/010 · 29 Sep 1998
29 Sep 1998Defect
Yamaha Motor Co. have identified a potential defect with the back plate of the primary drive gear which may cause it to fail under certain conditions of use. In exceptional circumstances this may cause the engine to lock.
Remedy
Recall affected machines and replace the primary drive gear with a quality assured unit.
Build window
Built 1 Jan 1998 – 31 Dec 1998
~3,095 vehicles affected
Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Yamaha dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.
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