

- #READING YAMAHA OUTBOARD SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER#
- #READING YAMAHA OUTBOARD SERIAL NUMBERS MANUAL#
Frequently, this plate will also have the year of your engine marked on it.

Your serial number, also known as a model number, can be located on the middle of your engine. How can you tell how old an outboard motor is?
#READING YAMAHA OUTBOARD SERIAL NUMBERS MANUAL#
L = 20, P = PT & E start Control, B = 2nd motor change, X = 25, E = Electric start, H = Tiller Handle, C = 3rd motor change, U = 30, M = Manual start, etc. What do the letters mean on Yamaha outboards? The hull identification number (HIN), which is a label permanently affixed to the boat, contains the information with the boats model year and includes a date assigned by the builder. For engines 8HP and higher, the ESN is on starboard (right) side – halfway down the transom assembly, just below the engines powerhead.įortunately, its fairly easy to determine your boats build date (see HINs By The Numbers below).
#READING YAMAHA OUTBOARD SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER#
The last two digits of the year the outboard was manufactured are displayed as a 2-digit number in a box on the newest serial number labels, which are located in the labels lower right corner.ĭepending on the model and year of the Yamaha bike, the VIN code can be stamped or applied to a sticker you can rewrite it to access the history by visiting your local DMV or using an online VIN checking service.įor engines 6HP and lower, the ESN tag will be located on top of the swivel bracket. How do you read a outboard serial number? Remember, this is production year, not year model compliance by warranty registration, and the best way to determine production year is to enter the serial number into the Yamaha system and cross-check the details with the model code. How do I find out what year my Yamaha outboard is?
