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MH3RH06Y8FK0084412015 YAMAHA YZF-R3

39of 100
Moderate Risk
Buyer Risk Score
Recalls
4
4 campaigns found
Safety Grade
F
51/100 composite
Complaints
2
NHTSA filed
Vehicle Age
11 yrs
Made in INDONESIA
BUYPurchase Verdict

2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 4 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately. 2 o...

Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3

2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 4 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately. 2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.

  • 4 open recalls including safety-critical systems (Active 'do not drive' recall; Steering system recall)
  • Manufacturer delayed recall by 3.4 years after first complaints — pattern of slow response to known defects
39
of 100
Moderate Risk
3 moderate risk signals detected. Negotiate accordingly and verify service history.
LOWMODERATEHIGHCRITICAL
3 Contributing Risk Factors
Critical deferred maintenance — safety-critical components overdue
+20
4 model-wide recalls on record
+12
Elevated fire risk signals detected
+7
Critical Alerts

Title Brand Check

Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle

Vehicle Specifications

Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database

Make
YAMAHA
Model
YZF-R3
Year
2015
Body Style
Motorcycle - Sport
Vehicle Type
MOTORCYCLE
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
2-cyl 0.321000L 41.40 hp
Transmission
Motorcycle - Chain Drive
Manufacturer
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION
Assembly
JAKARTA, INDONESIA
GVWR
Class 1A: 3,000 lb or less (1,360 kg or less)

Assembly Plant Quality

Plant: JAKARTA, INDONESIA

CQuality55/100
Standard📍 JAKARTA, INDONESIA

No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.

Safety

Safety Intelligence

Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data

Overall Safety Grade
F
Score: 51/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety1/30
Complaint History30/30
Recall Risk Score
95/100Critical
  • ▸Active 'do not drive' recall
  • ▸Steering system recall
  • ▸Fuel system recall
  • ▸Fire/ignition recall
Modern Safety Index
0/100
Basic
0 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control
Fire Risk Assessment
Elevated
  • ▸1 recall(s) involve fire or ignition risk
  • ▸1 fuel system recall(s) — potential ignition risk
Lemon Law Risk Indicator
Elevated
  • ⚠Active 'do not drive' recall issued
  • ⚠Safety system appears in both official recalls and owner complaints

Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.

Recall + Complaint Convergence

The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.

Suspension/Wheels
↻ 1 recall✦ 1 complaint
Recalls4

Deferred Failure Risk

Components and defects approaching or past their known service milestones

82/100
Critical Deferred Risk
Critical deferred failure risk — 4 safety-critical or high-cost components are past their service interval. Without immediate attention, repair costs will compound significantly.
⚠No odometer data on record. Mileage is estimated at ~132,000 mi based on average annual driving. Items marked EST. OVERDUE may already be due — verify service history with the seller. Items marked OVERDUE are confirmed past-due based on vehicle age alone.
EST. OVERDUECriticalTiming Chain Tensioner
Service interval: 10 yr · Vehicle age: 11 yr · Past due by age
Service Timing Chain Tensioner immediately — already past the 120,000 mi / 10 yr interval
Worn chain tensioners cause timing chain skip or snap — common on GM 5.3L/6.2L, Ford EcoBoost, VW/Audi EA888, BMW N47/N63. Listen for cold-start rattles.
EST. OVERDUECriticalWater Pump
Service interval: 8 yr · Vehicle age: 11 yr · Past due by age
Service Water Pump immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 8 yr interval
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
EST. OVERDUEHighTransmission Fluid / Service
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 11 yr · Past due by age
Service Transmission Fluid / Service immediately — already past the 60,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
EST. OVERDUEHighCoolant Flush
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 11 yr · Past due by age
Service Coolant Flush immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
EST. OVERDUEModerateSpark Plugs (iridium/platinum)
Service interval: 8 yr · Vehicle age: 11 yr · Past due by age
Service Spark Plugs (iridium/platinum) immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 8 yr interval
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.
EST. OVERDUEModerateFuel Injectors
Service interval: 10 yr · Vehicle age: 11 yr · Past due by age
Service Fuel Injectors immediately — already past the 120,000 mi / 10 yr interval
Dirty or failing injectors cause rough idle, reduced fuel economy, and increased emissions. Cleaning costs $100–$200; replacement $800–$1,600.

NHTSA Safety Recalls

4 RECALLS
4found
ℹ

NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 4 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Estimated Repair Completion (Statistical)

Average repair completion across 4 recalls is ~68%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.

68%
avg repaired

Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.

YAMAHA Recall Completion Rate — Industry Context
85%Fair

Recall completion rate data not available for YAMAHA. Industry average is ~85%. Verify any open recalls with a dealer before purchase.

Avg time to remedy open recall: ~20 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports

Avg Fix Time
20mo
#20V611000
May 2020

VISIBILITY

SummaryYamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2020 YZF-R3, 2020 MT03 and 2018-2020 XMAX scooters. Condensation or other contaminates may adhere to the rear reflector lens reducing its effectiveness.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.
Est. Repair Completion~69%

~31% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#17V112000
Invalid Date

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

SummaryYamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. Water can enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall.
Read full details...
ConsequenceAn engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~64%

~36% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#17V111000
Invalid Date

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SummaryYamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibration can cause the fuel tank mounting bracket to contact the fuel tank, which overtime, may result in the tank leaking fuel.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Est. Repair Completion~69%

~31% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#15V593000
Invalid Date

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

SummaryYamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR3 motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp (handle crown) that may crack while riding.
Read full details...
ConsequenceIf the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~68%

~32% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

Recall Intelligence

Detailed analysis of recall history and severity

Recall Age — How Long Open
LONG-STANDING OPEN
VISIBILITY
6.1yr open

⚠ One or more recalls have been open for over 5 years — may never have been repaired on this vehicle.

🚫
DO NOT DRIVE Recall Active
NHTSA has issued a "park it" recall — vehicle should not be driven until repaired.
First Recall
05/10/2020
4 total campaigns
Systems Recalled
VisibilityElectricalFuel SystemSteeringSuspension/Wheels
Recall Remedy Breakdown
4
Part Replacements
0
Software/OTA Updates
0
Buyback/Refund
0
High-Effort Repairs
⚠ 1 recall is over 2 years old — statistically less likely to have been completed. Verify repair status with any dealer using your VIN.

Manufacturer Recall Response Time

Time between first owner complaint and recall issuance

3.4yr
Lag from first complaint to recall
First complaint: 2016-11-29 · Recall issued: 2020-05-10

First complaint was filed 3.4 years before the recall was issued — manufacturer was aware of this issue for years before acting.

Complaints2

Complaint Intelligence

2 complaints analyzed across 2 system categories

By System / Component
Other
1
Suspension/Wheels
1
Complaint Trend by Year
2016
1
2025
1

Owner Complaints

2 safety complaints filed with NHTSA

2found
ODI #11680552FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Motorcycle fuel tank is leaking due to vibration from fuel tank mounting bracket. Fuel lines are also loose and potentially need to be changed out do to age/improper mounting. Just bought this bike from previous seller on 08/12/2025, rode fine on the way home until the day after 08/13/2025 only to realize the bike had not be serviced for it's recall fixes.

ODI #10928569STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V459000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 16V406000 (STEERING, SUSPENSION). HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO RECALL PARTS BEING UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Complaint & Reliability Timeline

Annual complaints (blue) vs. composite reliability score (amber) — recall years marked in red

Complaint & Reliability Timeline
Annual complaints and reliability score for YAMAHA YZF-R3 — recall years marked in red
0110501002020201620182020202220242026Complaints/yrReliability (0–100)
Annual complaints (left axis)
Reliability score 0–100 (right axis, higher = safer)
Crash-involved complaints that year
Recall issued
Chart Analysis

The blue line shows 2 NHTSA complaints on file for the YAMAHA YZF-R3 — a relatively low volume that spans from 2016 to 2025.

The amber reliability line averaged 99/100 across the vehicle's life — relatively stable, with the lowest point of 94/100 in 2016.

The red dashed line marks recall issuance — the first recall came 4 years after owners began filing complaints, a lag that indicates the manufacturer was slow to formally acknowledge these problems.

Details & Analysis
Financial

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation

$49,614
~$827/mo over 5 yrs
$0.4/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$21,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$6,000
Depreciation
$5,114

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $49,614 (~$827/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

Negotiation Ammunition

Use these data-backed findings to negotiate the price down

4 open recalls (unverified repair status)−$2,000
1 recall over 2 years old — likely uncompleted−$400
Total recommended deduction−$2,400

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Tailored for the 2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3 — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list

HIGH
Verify recall VISIBILITY has been repaired
Recall on record for: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2020 YZF-R3, 2020 MT03 and 2018-2020 XMAX scooters. Co
HIGH
Verify recall ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH has been repaired
Recall on record for: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. Water can enter and co
HIGH
Verify recall FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY has been repaired
Recall on record for: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. In the affected motorc
HIGH
Verify recall STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR has been repaired
Recall on record for: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR3 motorcycles manufactured January 1, 20
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.

Recall Probability Forecast

Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals

15%
18-month
28%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 28%

15% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

  • ▸Multiple prior recalls — pattern of safety issues on this model

Maintenance Schedule

OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Official YAMAHA Maintenance Guide ↗Search Owner's Manual ↗

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions

Auction History

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Insurance Cost Estimate

Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings

Full Coverage
$1,450–$1,850/yr
~$121–$154/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard Vehicle
▼ 11-year-old vehicle: −18% (depreciated ACV lowers full-coverage cost)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

State-Specific Legal Protections

What consumer laws apply to this vehicle purchase in your state

Select your state to see what consumer protection laws, lemon law coverage, and title disclosure requirements apply to this vehicle purchase.

Complete Data Table

All decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VINMH3RH06Y8FK008441
Model Year2015
MakeYAMAHA
ModelYZF-R3
Vehicle TypeMOTORCYCLE

Body & Configuration

Body StyleMotorcycle - Sport
Fuel TypeGasoline
TransmissionMotorcycle - Chain Drive

Engine

Engine Cylinders2
Displacement (L)0.321000
Horsepower41.40

Manufacturer

ManufacturerYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION
Assembly CityJAKARTA
Assembly CountryINDONESIA

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)MH3
Check Digit (Char 9)8
Model Year Code (Char 10)F
Plant Code (Char 11)K
Sequence (Chars 12–17)008441

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count4
NHTSA Complaint Count2

VIN Structure Decode

ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number

M
1
H
2
3
3
R
4
H
5
0
6
6
7
Y
8
8
9
F
10
K
11
0
12
0
13
8
14
4
15
4
16
1
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
M
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
H
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
3
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
RH06Y
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
8
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
F
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
K
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
008441
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
India
From VIN position 1 (M)
Model Year Character
"F" → 2015
Could also be 1985
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
Research This Model
Reliability Scores
Year-by-year reliability ratings
Years to Avoid
Best & worst model years ranked
Common Problems
Owner complaints & known defects
All NHTSA Recalls
Complete recall campaign history
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 6/16/2026, 12:02:52 AM.