1999 Yamaha YZF-R1
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1999 Yamaha YZF-R1 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.
1999 Yamaha YZF-R1 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1999 Yamaha YZF-R1 recalls 2
Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected b…
Fix: Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER. THE LEVER CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE MARKING "JY 378" AT THE BASE OF THE LEVER …
Fix: MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.
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.
YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE: HARD TO START WHEN COLD, ERRATIC, OR WON'T IDLE. A POSSIBLE CAUSE IS INSUFFICIENT VALVE CLEARANCE. EFFECTS ALL YZF-R6V/W/X MODELS AND YZF-R1/R6 MODELS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Bulletin TB-M2009-008 · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2009Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the YZF R1. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 3
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1999 Yamaha YZF-R1. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Brakes
On certain vehicles, the front brake pad material could separate from the backing plate due to insufficient adhesion. If pad separation occurs, there could be loss of braking ability with the front brake, which could lead to a possible crash. Correction: Front brake pads will be replaced with ones that have the pad material properly adhered to the backing plates.
Transport Canada #2000071 · Mar 2000Structure
On certain motorcycles, the screws holding the side stand switch may loosen and fall out due to engine heat and vibration. If this happens, the side stand switch will not function correctly, making it possible to ride the motorcycle with the side stand in the down position. If a side stand in the down position were to hit the ground during a turn, loss of control and a vehicle…
Transport Canada #2000070 · Mar 2000Engine
On certain motorcycles, a coolant hose clamp at the thermostat housing may not have been properly tightened and could permit the hose to come off during motorcycle operation. Steam released from the cooling system could obscure the vision of the rider and/or leaking coolant could cause the rear tire to slip, resulting in loss of vehicle control and a possible crash. Correction:…
Transport Canada #1999141 · Jul 1999Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Yamaha YZF-R1
The Yamaha YZF-R1, or simply R1, is a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) sports motorcycle of the YZF-R series made by Yamaha. It was first released in 1998, undergoing significant updates in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2015, 2018 and 2020.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.