MYRModel Year Report

2004 Yamaha YZF-R1

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2004 Yamaha YZF-R1
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:06:22.515Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Yamaha YZF-R1 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2004: 37 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2005 2006: 8 complaints 2006 2011: 2 complaints 2011 2015: 7 complaints 2015 2020: 1 complaints 2020
2004: 37 complaints
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YearComplaints
20021
200437
20053
20068
20112
20157
20201

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 46%

46% of complaints: electrical system — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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(1) AROUND 5,000 MILES I NOTICED MY BIKE STARTED STALLING OUT AT 4,000 RPM OR LESS. (2) ENGINE WOULD IDLE REALLY LOW AND STALL OUT. BIKE WOULD USUALLY NOT START BACK UP RIGHT AWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050904

WAS RETURNING FROM A VACATION TRIP AND BIKE STARTED SOUNDING FUNNY. THEN ON HIGHWAY LIGHTS AND GAUGES STARTED GOING ON THE INTERSTATE BIKE STALLED LALMOST LOCKING UP BIKE IN CURVE WHILE RIDING ON WET ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150717

ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPS WITHOUT ANY KIND OF WARNING ,BATTERY DIED ,AT THE SHOP I CHARGE THE BATTERY ,TEST BATTERY WAS GOOD ,VERIFIED CHARGING SYSTEM AT THE MOMENT NOT CHARGE ,REMOVED GENERETAR TO VERIFIED STATOR AND FOUND DESTROYED ROTOR ASSY'S AND...

NHTSA ODI report, 20150125

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 11%

11% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 4 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060522 — service brakes, hydraulic

CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749

Remedy: CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.

Campaign 06E035000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20060523 — PE (closed 20061005)

MOTORCYCLE STALLING

R 20061016 — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE AN INTERMITTENTLY UNSTABLE IDLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT IDLING SPEED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STOPPED OR DURING LOW-SPEE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-888-88-YAMAHA.

Campaign 06V371000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Yamaha YZF-R1 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E035000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V371000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Yamaha YZF-R1 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Yamaha YZF-R1?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Yamaha YZF-R1 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.