1. Look for the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate. On most Yamaha Timberwolfs, the VIN is located on the right side frame beam, near the steering stem.
2. Find the 10th Character of the VIN. The VIN is a 17-digit number, and the 10th character represents the year of manufacture.
3. Use the chart below to determine the year of your Timberwolf:
VIN Year
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1 1985
2 1986
3 1987
4 1988
5 1989
6 1990
7 1991
8 1992
9 1993
A 1994
B 1995
C 1996
D 1997
E 1998
F 1999
G 2000
H 2001
J 2002
K 2003
L 2004
M 2005
N 2006
P 2007
R 2008