When did Yamaha start making 4 stroke outboards?
1980
Yamaha first began work on developing 4-stroke outboard motors in 1980. In 1984, it launched production of a 232 cc engine with 9.9 horsepower, the F9.
Where is the serial number on a Yamaha outboard?
Yamaha outboards are fitted with an identification plate (see main picture) on the port side engine mount bracket; this is the bracket that mounts the outboard to the transom of your boat. The outboard plate displays the model code, shaft length, serial number and older models also a quick reference letter that reflects ‘production year’ reference.
What is the year of my Yamaha outboard?
What year model is my Yamaha outboard? What year model is my Yamaha outboard? Knowing the details of your Yamaha outboard is very important when wishing to order spare parts and ensure the parts supplied are correct.
When did Yamaha stop using model year codes?
PLEASE NOTE: Beginning around 2005, Yamaha stopped using model years and the codes below no longer apply to newer motors. If you are outside the USA we can only help if you have original Yamaha part numbers. Please contact Yamaha in your area to buy a parts catalog for your motor.
Where can I buy Yamaha outboard parts online?
When shopping Online to Lookup and Buy Yamaha Outboard Parts and/or accessories from our Yamaha OEM Online Parts Catalog it’s important to properly identify the exact model you are dealing with when searching the applicable Online Model Diagram.
Yamaha outboards are fitted with an identification plate (see main picture) on the port side engine mount bracket; this is the bracket that mounts the outboard to the transom of your boat. The outboard plate displays the model code, shaft length, serial number and older models also a quick reference letter that reflects ‘production year’ reference.
When did the Yamaha year model come out?
Yamaha Year Models 1973 1974 1975 1976 1980 2003 2004 2005 2006 2010 Q P N K F 2013 2014 B A
When shopping Online to Lookup and Buy Yamaha Outboard Parts and/or accessories from our Yamaha OEM Online Parts Catalog it’s important to properly identify the exact model you are dealing with when searching the applicable Online Model Diagram.
What are the serial numbers of a Yamaha Kodiak?
Yamaha Starting Frame VIN Number and Engine Serial Numbers VIN Engine Serial Model JY44GBA0*RA033101 4GB-0033101 1994 YFM400FW F Kodiak JY44GBA0*SA068101 4GB-0068101 1995 YFM400FW G Kodiak JY44SHA0*TA000101 4SH-0000101 1996 YFM400FW H Kodiak JY44SHA0*VA052842 4SH-0052842 1997 YFM400FW J Kodiak