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2006 Yamaha XVZ13
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Tires. 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.
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What owners actually said
2 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 XVZ13 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE . THE MOTORCYCLE LEAKS FUEL. HE TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES. THE DEALER CLEANED THE CARBORATOR; AND REPLACED A FEW PARTS; HOWEVER THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER DIDN'T TAKE A REPORT AND WILL NOT ASSIST WITH THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 XVZ13 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE . THE MOTORCYCLE LEAKS FUEL. HE TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES. THE DEALER CLEANED THE CARBORATOR; AND REPLACED A FEW PARTS; HOWEVER THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER DIDN'T TAKE A REPORT AND WILL NOT ASSIST WITH THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 9,000. UPDATED 01/26/10 *BF GASOLINE LEAKED OUT THE OVERFLOW AND INTO THE EXHAUST PIPE WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO BACKFIRE. UPDATED 01/26/10.*JB
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
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