2000 Yamaha YZF-R6
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2000 Yamaha YZF-R6 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 18 on record.
2000 Yamaha YZF-R6 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2000 Yamaha YZF-R6 recalls 1
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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 5 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.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2000 Yamaha YZF-R6. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Structure
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 2000Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Yamaha YZF-R6
The Yamaha YZF-R6 is a sport bike, produced by Yamaha as a 600 class from 1999 to 2020. From 2021, production availability is limited to a non-homologated race-only specification in most global markets, causing race organizers to realign their engine eligibility criteria to encourage other manufacturers having larger than 600 cc displacements to enter road-race competition from 2022.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.