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1998 Yamaha YFZR1L Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 1998 Yamaha YFZR1L. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

2 safety recalls for the 1998 Yamaha YFZR1L

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 00V076000 Reported 17,146 vehicles potentially affected YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

    Vehicle description: motorcycles. The screws holding the sidestand switch can loosen and fall out due to engine heat and vibration. If this happens, the sidestand switch would not function correctly, so it would be possible to ride the motorcycle with the sidestand in the down position.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the screws holding the sidestand switch.

  2. Pads (service brakes)

    NHTSA 00V077000 Reported 5,313 vehicles potentially affected YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

    Vehicle description: motorcycles. The front brake pad material could separate from the backing plate due to insufficient adhesion.

    Remedy: Dealers will install new front brake pads.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 Yamaha YFZR1L. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Yamaha YFZR1L model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Yamaha YFZR1L model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1998 Yamaha YFZR1L20
1999 Yamaha YFZR1L20

Checking a specific 1998 Yamaha YFZR1L

How do I know if my 1998 Yamaha YFZR1L has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1998 Yamaha YFZR1L; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Yamaha dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V076000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Yamaha models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.