2018 Yamaha MT-10
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Yamaha MT-10 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.
2018 Yamaha MT-10 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2018 Yamaha MT-10 recalls 1
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2020 MTT9GT (Tracer GT), 2019 MXTGTKL (NIKEN GT), 2017-2020 MT10, 2018-2020 XTZ12 (Super Ténéré), 2013-2020 FJR13, 2018 XV19B (Star Eluder), and 2018-2021 XV19 (Star Venture) motorcycles. The front brake switch can fail due to increased resistance from silicon oxide.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake switch, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990140. Note: Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the …
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 1
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
2017 FZ10, 2018~2021 MT-10, AND 2016~2018 YZF-R1S - F-R1S Revised Oil Pan Tightening Torque and New Oil Pan Gasket
Bulletin M2022-014 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train · Aug 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the MT-10. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2018 Yamaha MT-10. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Lights And Instruments
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the brake switch may not work correctly due to a manufacturing defect. As a result, the brake light could stay on. This can also cause the cruise control system not to work or could cause it to turn off. Safety Risk: A brake light that does not work properly could result in road users being confused with the rider's intentions, and increase the ri…
Transport Canada #2020572 · Nov 2020Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Yamaha MT-10
The Yamaha MT-10 is a standard motorcycle made by Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha in their MT motorcycle series, first sold in 2016. It was introduced at the 2015 EICMA in Milan, Italy. It is the flagship member of the MT range from Yamaha. The crossplane engine is based on the 2015 YZF-R1 but re-tuned to focus on low to mid-range torque. It features a number of significant technical changes including newly designed intake, exhaust and fueling systems. It produces a claimed 118 kW @ 11,500 rpm and 111 N⋅m (82 lbf⋅ft) @ 9,000 rpm. It replaced the fourteen-year old FZ1 as the flagship bike in Yamaha's sport naked range.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.