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. Modern outboards do not show the quick reference letter.
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The best way and the way in which a dealer will identify 'production year' is by entering the serial number into the Yamaha system and cross check the details with the model code. Remember this is 'production year' not year model compliance by warranty registration.
For Asia Pacific engines your year model code is found on the bottom right hand corner of your serial number decal. It will be a single letter as per the diagram below which can then be matched to the chart. Note: The letters will repeat in the below chart so use your judgement as to the correct year, ie: the engine in the picture is a 2003 model and not a 1982 model.
Later Model Mercury engines will have 2-digit number in a box at the lower right portion of the label.These digits coincide with the last two digits of the year in which the outboard was manufactured. For example, if an outboard was manufactured in 2010, the number "10" would appear in the box at the lower right portion of the label.
SIM Yamaha makes ordering parts quick and easy by providing two simple ways to find the parts you need: via motor model specific pages set up with just the common maintenance items, and via parts diagrams. Take note of your motor model code and serial number (Primary ID). Consider taking a picture of the identification tag on your motor to keep in your phone, or write it down somewhere, in case the identification sticker gets worn. (While you are at it, write down the three digit number on your engine key. You'll thank us for that tip later.)
The model code and serial number are located on the port side of the motor, on or near the bracket. There is also likely a manufacturing date tag on the starboard side of the engine just opposite of the ID tag.
Models manufactured in mid-2005 and later use a different model coding system. Like this F300UCA with serial number 6CE-U-1023787. Since Yamaha no longer model-years motors, there is no longer a letter in the model coding that indicates year. You will need your serial number and manufacturing date. The date ID tag is located on the opposite side of the engine.
1980-PresentEngines since 1980 use a two letter code at the end of the model number based on the following key :INTRODUCES1234567890For example the 'CE' at the end of 100STLCE indicate that the engine is from '89'.If your are still unsure of your engine year, search for your model number on the Johnson 1980-later serial number year chart located here.
1969-1979The actual year is found in the model number, not the serial number.For example, 150TXL78 is a 150hp engine from 1978. 65ESLR72 would be from 1972.
1980-PresentEngines since 1980 use a two letter code at the end of the model number based on the following key :INTRODUCES1234567890For example the 'ED' at the end of VE70TLED indicate that the engine is from '96'.If your are still unsure of your engine year, search for your model number on the Evinrude 1980-later serial number year chart located here.
The first serial number sold in a year becomes the beginning serial number. Serial numbers between that year's beginning serial number and the next fall into the same year. Search for your engine horsepower on the Mercury Mariner serial number year chart located here to find the beginning serial number for the range that includes your engine.
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