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2001 Yamaha Riva
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
Power Train complaints
1 reportsOfficial recalls
100V281000 · Power Train:manual Transmission:lubricant
Sep 21, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE DRAIN BOLT FOR THE TRANSMISSION OIL CAN COME LOOSE DURING OPERATION ALLOWING OIL TO FLOW OUT FROM THE DRAIN HOLE ONTO THE PAVEMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE REAR TIRE TO SLIP, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE DRAIN BOLT.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.