Need to reverse lookup a 9digit serial-number

Yamaha use the 10th digit of the VIN Number as a year code. The year codes for the 10th digit are as follows:

1971 - 1
1972 - 2
1973 = 3
1974 = 4
1975 = 5
1976 = 6
1977 = 7
1978 = 8
1979 = 9
1980 = A
1981 = B
1982 = C
1983 = D
1984= E
1985= F
1986 = G
1987 = H
1988 = J
1989 = K
1990 = L
1991 = M
1992 = N
1993 = P
1994 = R
1995 = S
1996 = T
1997 = V
1998 = W
1999 = X
2000 = Y
2001 = 1
2002 = 2
2003 = 3
2004 = 4
2005 = 5
2006 = 6
2007 = 7
2008 = 8
2009 = 9
2010 = A
2011 = B

Hi, There is usually a dash symbol in the engine number. Assuming the number is 5k5-008130 then that engine number is for a 1981 XJ550H. Regards Barry

It is a YZ80D 1977...first link below is a Yamaha VIN cross reference if you want to verify. (a lot of scrolling)

As your VIN is only 9 digits, this indicates a pre 1982, when a universal 13 digit VIN was adopted, then soon after our current 17 digit VIN.
(please note: I'm assuming the VIN is from the plate on frame and not the crankcase serial number as engines are easily swapped)

Second link appeared amongst a search and indicates a 1992 model. This may be the basis of the problem your encountering.

Third link is a Yamaha decoder I've used successfully (17#) try it or check the Yamaha Corp. link therein.

Cheers.

http://www.johnnystoybox.com/yamaha_parts_cross-reference.htm

http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Yamaha/Motorcycle/1992/YZ80D/parts.html

http://www.motoverse.com/tools/vin/yamaha.asp

No but your local Yamaha Dealer should be able to from the vin Number. It is generally on the Bike Label, or punched into the frame in several places, in some countries it is also on the registration disc.