Yamaha YZF-R6 recalls
DVSA has published 4 safety recalls that name the Yamaha YZF-R6 since 1999, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 20,264 UK vehicles of this model.
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All Yamaha YZF-R6 recalls, newest first
MT-09, XT1200, YZF-R6 · transmission may fail
7 Apr 2015 · RM/2015/012
The gear shift cam segment stopper may develop a fatigue crack. If not identified this could result in the inability of the rider to select gears.
Fix: Recall all affected machines to replace the gear shift shaft with a new remedial component.
418 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2014 to 30 Nov 2014
YZF-R6 · throttle may stick
13 Nov 2006 · RM/2006/043
Under certain circumstances the Air Filter retaining screw may work loose and fall out potentially getting caught in the throttle valve and preventing it from closing properly
Fix: Recall affected machines and replace Air Filter with one with a revised fixing
2,208 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2006 to 1 Oct 2006
YZF-R1, YZF-R6 · side stand switch may not function correctly
15 Mar 2000 · RM/2000/010
There is a possibility that the screws holding the side stand switch may vibrate loose and eventually fall out. The switch would not then function correctly and it may be possible to start the engine and ride the machine with the side stand down.
Fix: Recall affected machines to replace screws holding the side stand switch with a combination of bolts and nuts.
14,885 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1998 to 31 Dec 2000
YZF-R6 · possibility that the transmission may seize
16 Mar 1999 · RM/99/005
Yamaha Motor Co. have identified a potential defect whereby the oil delivery pipe to the transmission may possibly become displaced. The reduced level of lubrication may then in extreme cases cause transmission components to seize.
Fix: Recall potentially affected motorcycles and fit a retaining plate to the oil delivery pipe.
2,753 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1999 to 31 Dec 1999
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.