Yamaha MTM690 recalls
DVSA has published 4 safety recalls that name the Yamaha MTM690 since 2016, 2 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 18,745 UK vehicles of this model.
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All Yamaha MTM690 recalls, newest first
MTM690, MTM690D, MTN690, MTT690, XTZ690, XTZ690-B · clutch dragging
6 Sep 2024 · R/2024/450
On affected vehicles clutch dragging may occur which could cause the vehicle to creep forward even when the clutch lever is fully depressed.
Fix: Affected vehicles will have the clutch and engine oil replaced.
11 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2024 to 30 Sep 2024
CZD300, GPD125, MTM690, MTN320, MTT690, XTZ690, YP125, YP400, YZF-R3 · the rear reflector does not meet the standards specified by un-ece for reflection luminosity
6 Oct 2020 · RM/2020/037
The rear reflector does not meet the standards specified by UN-ECE for reflection luminosity.
Fix: The affected units should have the Rear Reflector replaced by countermeasure ones.
14,834 vehicles · built 19 Apr 2019 to 20 Sep 2020
MTM690, MTN690, MTT690 · drive chain guard fixing bolt to swing arm may loosen
16 Jul 2018 · RM/2018/028
The bolt fixing the drive chain guard to the swing arm may loosen due to vibration.
Fix: Affected units must have the Collar & Bolt replaced with the countermeasure parts.
3,900 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2015 to 30 Jun 2018
MTM 690U, MTM690 · engine may cut out or lose power
30 Nov 2016 · RM/2016/045
On some machines there is a possibility that the main switch lead wire may be damaged by the metal guide located on the steering head pipe. This may expose electrical wires and result in an electrical short circuit causing he main fuse to fail. This may lead to a loss of power.
Fix: On affected machines reroute the main switch wire r with a countermeasure sub-lead
906 vehicles
Other Yamaha models
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.