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2002 Yamaha XVZ13TF

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1Owner complaints

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Suspension. 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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Suspension complaints

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83,000 miles · Aug 13, 2013
Suspension

WHILE GETTING MY MOTORCYCLE SERVICED AT THE YAMAHA DEALER, THE MECHANIC NOTIFIED ME THAT MY REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAD BLOWN A SEAL AND MUST BE REPLACED. THE ENTIRE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY HAS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO YOU CAN NOT BUY A REBUILD KIT. APPARENTLY THIS HAPPENS A LOT TO THIS MODEL MOTORCYCLE. UNTIL YOU REPLACE THE REAR…

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WHILE GETTING MY MOTORCYCLE SERVICED AT THE YAMAHA DEALER, THE MECHANIC NOTIFIED ME THAT MY REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAD BLOWN A SEAL AND MUST BE REPLACED. THE ENTIRE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY HAS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO YOU CAN NOT BUY A REBUILD KIT. APPARENTLY THIS HAPPENS A LOT TO THIS MODEL MOTORCYCLE. UNTIL YOU REPLACE THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, THE MOTORCYCLE DOESN'T HANDLE VERY WELL IN TURNS, IT IS VERY UNSTABLE TO DRIVE. AND THIS PART IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10535036

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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