2018 Yamaha XSR700
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Yamaha XSR700 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2018 Yamaha XSR700 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2018 Yamaha XSR700 recalls 1
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018 Yamaha MT-07J, MT-07JC, XSR700J, and XSR700JC motorcycles. The bolts that connect the drive chain guard to the swingarm may loosen, possibly causing the chain guard to contact the drive chain and break.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace both chain guard mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990120.
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.
The drive chain guard rattles while riding. There is a gap between the drive chain guard and rear arm bracket even when the mounting bolts are tightened. This allows the drive chain guard to move and make a rattling noise due to engine vibration and road condi…
Bulletin M2020-004 · Structure, Power Train · Apr 2020Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the XSR700. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2018 Yamaha XSR700. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Structure
On certain motorcycles, the bolts fastening the drive-chain guard to the swing arm may loosen and allow for the guard to contact the drive chain. If this were to occur, the drive-chain guard could break and create a potential road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the fasteners for the drive-chain g…
Transport Canada #2018378 · Jul 2018Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Yamaha XSR700
The Yamaha XSR700 is a motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha. The production takes place in the Yamaha-MBK plant in Rouvroy, France. The launch of the naked bike took place in March 2016.
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