1. Length: A Yamaha VIN is typically 17 characters long.
2. First Character: Indicates the country of manufacture:
- J: Japan
- 4: United States
3. Second Character: Represents the manufacturer:
- Y: Yamaha
4. Third Character: Indicates the vehicle type:
- A: Motorcycle
- B: Scooter
- P: Personal watercraft
- G: Golf cart
- T: ATV
5. Fourth to Eighth Characters: These characters are part of the model code and provide information about the model, engine size, and year:
- Refer to the specific Yamaha model chart for your vehicle to decode these characters.
6. Ninth Character: Check digit used for validation; calculated based on a formula using the other VIN characters.
7. Tenth Character: Model year:
- A-Y: Corresponds to specific model years (e.g., A for 2010, B for 2011, etc.)
8. Eleventh Character: Assembly plant code. Refer to specific Yamaha documentation for the plant code details.
9. Twelfth to Seventeenth Characters: Serial number assigned sequentially by Yamaha for each model during the production year.
Please note that Yamaha VIN formats may vary slightly for older or newer models, different markets, or special production models. It's recommended to refer to official Yamaha documentation or use an online VIN decoder for the most accurate information related to your specific vehicle.
