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Yamaha V MAX recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

4 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

5,050 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2000 to 2002 model years. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

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Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2000
0
2002
0
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
20000
20020

2000: 0; 2002: 0

Year-by-year records

Yamaha V MAX model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
200030Not available
200210Not available

Recall history

0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

4 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

50.0%Usable mileage2 / 4 records
100.0%Valid incident date4 / 4 records
100.0%Valid filing date4 / 4 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates4 / 4 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component20002002
Steering:Column
133.3%
ODI 10146409 · 100 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING LOOSE STEERING COLUMN HIS 2000 YAMAHA V-MAX. *TS *NM UPDATED *JB

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1100.0%
ODI 10143192

(11-15-05) 2000 YAMAHA V-MAX HAS A LOOSE STEERING COLUMN. *TS *NM

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
133.3%
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
133.3%
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Structure:Frame And Members
133.3%
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
133.3%
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Unknown Or Other
133.3%
ODI 10145379

CONSUMER REQUESTING INFORMATION ON THE 2000 YAMAHA V-MAX 1200CC. *TS *NM

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Steering:ColumnToo few reports for a range100 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10146409 · 100 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING LOOSE STEERING COLUMN HIS 2000 YAMAHA V-MAX. *TS *NM UPDATED *JB

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Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineToo few reports for a range10,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust SystemToo few reports for a range10,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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Structure:Frame And MembersToo few reports for a range10,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsToo few reports for a range10,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 21 reports

2000: 1 complaints · 2002: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2000001
2002000
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2000201
2002100

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentSteering:ColumnEngine And Engine Cooling:EngineEngine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust SystemStructure:Frame And MembersTires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsUnknown Or Other
Steering:Column—00000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine0—
1
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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1
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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1
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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0
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System0
1
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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1
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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1
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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0
Structure:Frame And Members0
1
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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1
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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1
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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0
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems0
1
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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1
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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1
ODI 10277644 · 10,000 mi

DEAR SIRS, MRS., I PRAY ALL IS FINE. DEAR SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL- CHAIRMAN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE, I AM IN NEED OF A ASSIST IN SEEKING CLOSURE IN THIS FRAUD VIN # NUMBER PURCHASE ' 2002 AND ASK FOR HELP IN THE PAINFUL AND HURTFUL ATTEMPT AT COMMITTING GRAND LARCENY FRAUD PURCHASE ON PRICE OF $ 18,800.00 YR. ' 2000 V-MAX YAMAHA 1198CC MOTORCYCLE FROM GOL…

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Unknown Or Other00000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

0 patterns with matching reports.

No narratives match the published patterns.