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2005 Yamaha XT225TC

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When problems were reported

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  • Exterior Lighting. 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

What owners actually said

1 reports
1,250 miles · Apr 8, 2005
Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING MOTORCYCLE AT NIGHT WITH HEADLIGHTS ON LOW BEAM THERE WAS POOR VISIBILITY, AND HAD TO SLOW MOTORCYCLE DOWN TO 30-40 MPH. CONSUMER TRIED DRIVING WITH THE HIGH BEAMS, AND THEY WERE TOO BRIGHT AND INTERFERED WITH OTHER DRIVERS. HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER.*AK THE LOW BEAMS ILLUMINATE EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE …

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WHILE DRIVING MOTORCYCLE AT NIGHT WITH HEADLIGHTS ON LOW BEAM THERE WAS POOR VISIBILITY, AND HAD TO SLOW MOTORCYCLE DOWN TO 30-40 MPH. CONSUMER TRIED DRIVING WITH THE HIGH BEAMS, AND THEY WERE TOO BRIGHT AND INTERFERED WITH OTHER DRIVERS. HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER.*AK THE LOW BEAMS ILLUMINATE EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE ROAD DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10115406

Official recalls

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04V475000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:shoes/linings

Oct 1, 2004

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS, THE REAR BRAKE SHOE MATERIAL COULD SEPARATE DUE TO IMPROPER ADHESIVE CURING.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF SUCH SEPARATION OCCURS DURING OPERATION, BRAKING ABILITY WITH THE REAR WHEEL WILL BE REDUCED OR LOST, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE SHOES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-889-2624.

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NHTSA investigations

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