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Yamaha YZF recalls
117 official recall campaigns for the Yamaha YZF, published by vehicle safety authorities in New Zealand, covering model years 1998–2025. The most recent was issued in 2026. A recall applies to specific build dates and VINs, so check yours before assuming it's affected — or not.
- 117 campaigns
- 61 rated high risk
- Latest: 2026
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Common Yamaha YZF recall issues
The parts and failures that come up most often in these campaigns.
- Engine 12
- Electrical & software 10
- Brakes 9
- Fuel system 8
- Transmission 7
- Lights 4
Yamaha YZF recalls by year
- 2026 · 1
- 2025 · 1
- 2021 · 4
- 2020 · 15
- 2019 · 9
- 2018 · 9
- 2017 · 11
- 2016 · 10
- 2015 · 22
- 2014 · 4
- 2013 · 5
- 2012 · 1
- 2011 · 1
- 2010 · 2
- 2009 · 2
- 2008 · 2
- 2007 · 1
- 2006 · 5
- 2000 · 2
- 1999 · 1
- 1998 · 1
Yamaha YZF recalls in 2026 (1)
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Yamaha XSR125, YZF-R125 — safety recall (Japan)High risk
Yamaha YZF recalls in 2025 (1)
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Yamaha YZF-R125, MT125 — safety recall (Germany)Medium
Yamaha YZF recalls in 2021 (4)
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Yamaha YZF-R1, YZF-R1M — The engine control unit cannot detect an error of atmospheric pressure sensor (UK)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R1, YZF-R1M — safety recall (Japan)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03, CZD300 — Equipment: Other: Labels (US)High risk
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Yamaha MTN320, YZF-R3, GPD125 — The vin number mentioned on the production plate does not match with the actual vin number of the vehicle (UK)Medium
Yamaha YZF recalls in 2020 (15)
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Yamaha NMAX125, X-MAX125 — Motorcycle recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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Yamaha YP400, YZF-R3, MTM690 — The rear reflector does not meet the standards specified by un-ece for reflection luminosity (UK)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R3, XMAX, MT-03 — Visibility (US)Medium
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Yamaha XMAX 300, XSR 700, TRACER 700 — safety recall (Finland)Medium
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Yamaha NMAX125, NMAX150 — safety recall (Japan)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R25, YZF-R3 — Motorcycle recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R250, YZF-R320 — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R3A — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R3A — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R3 — The holder brake hoses 3 and 4 could detach from the front fork bracket (UK)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R3 — Possible wear to brake hose 1 by rubbing to horn lead wire (UK)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R25, YZF-R3 — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R3 — safety recall (Finland)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R3 — safety recall (Finland)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R25A, YZF-R3AJ — safety recall (Japan)High risk
Yamaha YZF recalls in 2019 (9)
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Yamaha MT-03, YZF — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03 — Motorcycles recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03 — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R3 — The brake lever may break due to an incorrect moulding process (UK)High risk
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Yamaha MT03, YZF-R3 — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03, XMAX300 — safety recall (Finland)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R25, YZF-R25A — safety recall (Japan)High risk
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Yamaha MT-03, YZF-R3 — Motorcycles recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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Yamaha YZF, MT-03 — safety recall (New Zealand)Medium
Yamaha YZF recalls in 2018 (9)
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Yamaha MT03, YZF-R3 — safety recall (Netherlands)Medium
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Yamaha MT-03, YZF-R3 — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Yamaha MT-03, YZF-R3 — safety recall (Germany)Medium
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Yamaha MT03, YZF-R3 — safety recall (Netherlands)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R3/A, MTN320/A — The gear shift mechanism torsion spring could break (UK)Medium
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Yamaha MTN320/A, YZF-R3/A — A coolant hose may fail due to incorrect vulcanization (UK)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R3/A, MTN320/A — safety recall (Finland)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R3/A, MTN320/A — safety recall (Finland)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R3A, MT320 — safety recall (Japan)Medium
Yamaha YZF recalls in 2017 (11)
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Yamaha YZF-R3 — safety recall (Chile)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03/A — Motorcycle recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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Yamaha MT-03, YZF-R3A — safety recall (New Zealand)Medium
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Yamaha MT, YZF-R3 — Fuel may leak (UK)Medium
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Yamaha MT, YZF-R3 — Main switch electric terminal may corrode (UK)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03 — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R3 — Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly (US)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R3 — Electrical System: Ignition: Switch (US)High risk
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Yamaha MT03, MT25, YZF-R25 — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R3A, MTN320A — safety recall (Finland)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R3A, MT320 — safety recall (Japan)High risk
Yamaha YZF recalls in 2016 (10)
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Yamaha YZF-R3 — safety recall (Chile)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R3A and MT-03A, Models YZF-R3A (B023/4/B/C) and MT-03A (B082/3) — Motorcycles recall (EU Safety Gate, GR)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03 — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03 — Rider may be unable to select gears and / or engine may seize (UK)Medium
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Yamaha MT-03, MT-25, YZF-R3, YZF-R25 — safety recall (Germany)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R3 — safety recall (Vietnam)Medium
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Yamaha MT03, YZF-R3 — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R3A, MTN320A — safety recall (Finland)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R3A, MT320 — safety recall (Japan)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R1, YZF-R1M — Motorcycle recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
Yamaha YZF recalls in 2015 (22)
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Yamaha YZF-R1, YZF-R1M — safety recall (Japan)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R1 — Gearbox may fail (UK)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R1M, YZF-R1 — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R1 — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R1, YZF-R1M — safety recall (Finland)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R1, YZF-R1M — Motorcycle recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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DO NOT DRIVE — Yamaha YZF-R3 — Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar (US)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R1 — Risk of fire (UK)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R1M, YZF-R1 — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R1, YZF-R1M — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R1, YZF-R1M — safety recall (Finland)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R1 — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R1M, Type: RN32 — Motorcycle recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R1 — Possibility of loss of control (UK)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R1M — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R1M — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R1M — safety recall (Finland)Medium
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Yamaha MT-09, XT1200, YZF-R6 — Transmission may fail (UK)Medium
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Yamaha XT1200Z, MT-09, XJ6, YZF-R6 — safety recall (Germany)Medium
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Yamaha MT09, XJ6, XT1200Z — safety recall (Netherlands)Medium
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Yamaha MT09A, MT09, MT09TR — safety recall (Finland)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R25 — safety recall (Japan)High risk
Yamaha YZF recalls in 2014 (4)
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Yamaha YZF-R1, XT1200 — Headlight may malfunction (UK)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R1, XT1200Z — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Yamaha XT1200Z, YZF-R1 — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R1, XT1200Z — safety recall (Finland)Medium
Yamaha YZF recalls in 2013 (5)
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Yamaha YZF-R1 EC — Motorcycle recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R1 — Engine idle speed may not return to normal (UK)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R1 — safety recall (Germany)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R1 — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R1 — safety recall (Finland)Medium
Yamaha YZF recalls in 2012 (1)
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Yamaha YZF-R125 — safety recall (Finland)Medium
Yamaha YZF recalls in 2011 (1)
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Yamaha YZF-R125 — safety recall (Germany)High risk
Yamaha YZF recalls in 2010 (2)
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Yamaha YZF-R6 — Exterior Lighting (US)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R125 — safety recall (Germany)High risk
Yamaha YZF recalls in 2009 (2)
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Yamaha model YZF-R125, model code 5D71 — Motorcycles - Fuel pump cover recall (EU Safety Gate, GR)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R125 — safety recall (Finland)Medium
Yamaha YZF recalls in 2008 (2)
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Yamaha FZ6 FAZER, XT660R, MT-01, YZF-R1, FZ6, FJR1300A, XT660X, FZ6-S, TDM 900A, XV1700 — safety recall (Germany)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R6 — safety recall (Germany)Medium
Yamaha YZF recalls in 2007 (1)
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Yamaha YZF-R6 — safety recall (Finland)Medium
Yamaha YZF recalls in 2006 (5)
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Yamaha Air filter and screws in Yamaha motorcycle, YZF R6 ‘06 — Motorcycle recall (EU Safety Gate, GR)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R6 — Throttle may stick (UK)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R1 — safety recall (Finland)High risk
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Yamaha FJR1300/1300A, FZ6-N/S — Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) in Yamaha motorcycle recall (EU Safety Gate, GR)High risk
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Yamaha TDM, MT, YZF-R1 — Engine may stall (UK)High risk
Yamaha YZF recalls in 2000 (2)
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Yamaha YZF-R1 — Bond between brake pad material and backing plate may fail (UK)High risk
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Yamaha YZF-R6, YZF-R1 — Side stand switch may not function correctly (UK)Medium
Yamaha YZF recalls in 1999 (1)
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Yamaha YZF-R6 — Possibility that the transmission may seize (UK)Medium
Yamaha YZF recalls in 1998 (1)
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Yamaha YZF-R1 — Possible failure of primary drive gear back plate (UK)Medium
Yamaha YZF recalls without a published date (8)
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Yamaha YZF-R125 — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Yamaha YZF R1 XTZ1200 — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Yamaha YZF R6 MT-9 MT-09 TRACER — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Yamaha YZF R1 R1M — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Yamaha MT-03 YZF-R3 — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Yamaha YZF-R3 MT--03 — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Yamaha MMAX 125 TENERE 700 MT 07TR XSR 700 X-MAX 125 XMAX 400 XMAX 300 YZF R3 — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Yamaha MT125 YZF R125 — safety recall (Israel)Medium
Yamaha YZF recalls by country
| Country | Campaigns | Official recall check |
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| 🇩🇪 Germany | 26 | KBA · recall database (Rückrufdatenbank) |
| 🇬🇧 UK | 23 | DVSA · registration or VIN lookup |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 18 | Traficom · recall search |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 12 | EU Safety Gate · EU product alerts |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 10 | MLIT · recall search |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 8 | — |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 7 | NZTA · recall search |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 6 | NHTSA · VIN lookup |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 4 | EU Safety Gate · EU product alerts |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | 2 | SERNAC · safety alerts |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 1 | — |
How to check if your Yamaha YZF has a recall
A recall covers specific build dates and vehicle identification numbers (VINs), not every Yamaha YZF on the road. To see whether yours is affected:
- Look up your VIN or registration on the official recall checker for the country where the car is registered: KBA (Germany), DVSA (UK), Traficom (Finland), EU Safety Gate (Netherlands), MLIT (Japan), NZTA (New Zealand).
- Ask an authorised Yamaha dealer: recall repairs are free, including on used cars and cars serviced elsewhere.
- Add the car to your watched vehicles on Recaller Book and get an email when a new campaign is published for it.
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