2002 Yamaha YZFR6L problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
27 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
3,850 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery is the most frequently named component, appearing in 24 of 27 complaints (88.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 24 | 88.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 24 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 1 |
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 24; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 3; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 22 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 22; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (22). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 1 |
2002: 2; 2003: 18; 2004: 6; 2005: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 24 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10008355 · 2003-03-03 (March 3, 2003)
I HAVE A 2002 YAMAHA R6 AND THE BATTERY LEAKS ACID. THE ACID HAS "ETCHED" MANY OF THE BIKES COMPONENTS INCLUDING THE SWINGARM AND TIRE HUGGER. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 3,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008355 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008532 · 2002-11-05 (November 5, 2002)
BATTERY ACID LEAKS ONTO SWINGARM, CHAIN AND MISC PARTS, CAUSING CORROSION. ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****769314. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008532 at NHTSA ↗