2007 Yamaha YZF-R6
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 16 on record.
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 recalls 1
YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005 THROUGH MARCH 2010. THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT SIDE REFLECTOR WAS NOT PLACED AT THE PROPER HEIGHT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Fix: YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.
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.
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 2
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 MC: PROCEDURAL INFORMATION ON SHIFT SHAFT TIPS FOR PRIMARY GEAR DRIVEN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION IS BEING PROVIDED. MODEL YZF-R6. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
Bulletin TE-M-2015-004 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · May 2015YAMAHA MC: WHEN LOOKING FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION, A COMPREHENSIVE INDEX IS PROVIDED REGARDING TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS. *PE
Bulletin TB-M-2014-003 · Equipment · Feb 2014Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the YZF-R6. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2007 Yamaha YZF-R6. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Lights And Instruments
On certain motorcycles, the front side reflector height does not meet Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. As such, the visibility of the motorcycle will be decreased, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace both right and left front reflector brackets with updated versions that raise the refle…
Transport Canada #2010280 · Aug 2010Source: 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.
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 vehicles on record
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6JYARJ12EX7A016287
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6JYARJ111000016841
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6JYARJ12E07A020719
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6JYARJ12E37A021475
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6JYARJ06E88A036916
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6JYARJ12YX7A005073
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6JYARJ111000021115
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6JYARJ112000002149
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6JYARJ16E08A000403
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6JYARJ12YX7A005655
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6JYARJ12E87A021097
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6JYARJ12Y97A005744
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6JYARJ111000021114
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6JYARJ06E87A033030
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6JYARJ151000002695
2007 Yamaha YZF-R6JYARJ16N58A000302