2000 Yamaha YZFR6L recalls and problems

The 2000 Yamaha YZFR6L has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Yamaha dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Yamaha YZFR6L vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Yamaha YZFR6L recalls

Recall 00V-076: Unknown or Other

Reported Mar 13, 2000 · 17,146 vehicles affected · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

Problem: 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.

Risk: This condition would increase the risk that the sidestand could hit the ground during a turn, which could cause loss of control of the motorcycle.

Fix: Dealers will replace the screws holding the sidestand switch.

2000 Yamaha YZFR6L problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train3

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Manual Transmission — 3

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 11,300 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Yamaha YZFR6L complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · at 10,000 miles · reported Sep 3, 2003
I have a 2000 yamaha r6, and I have had motorcycyles my whole life. My bike has only 10,000 miles and the second gear in the transmission is slipping. Yamaha claims that this is due to users improperly shifting. But this is just a lie to cover up that the bike is improperly designed or built so that they do not have to fix all these bikes. I have rode my whole life and I know how to ride a motorcylce perfectly, so I know the gear did not go bad to improper shifting. And just about ever r6 has this problem given enough time. Just look on the web forums on the internet, not this many people do…
Power Train · at 11,300 miles · reported Aug 30, 2003
As with many other owners of the yamaha r6 I have experienced premature failure with the motorcycles transmission with only 11,000 miles on the bike. When under acceleration in 2nd gear the bike will jump out of gear and slip. I view this to be a safety hazard for many as hundreds of these motorcycles have experienced the same problem. I would like to see the manufacture compensate the owners of these motorcycles in one way or another. I feel like yamaha has left many people high and dry with the bill to fix a problem that should never have been.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Yamaha YZFR6L have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Yamaha YZFR6L: 00V-076 (unknown or other). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Yamaha YZFR6L?

Owners report power train problems most often (3 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 11,300 miles.

Are Yamaha recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Yamaha dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.