I sent an email to Yamaha including my VIN number from my XV750 trike, the guy got back to me within a day to let me know the year and month of manufacture. This is the email address he replied to me on - (the 'm' on marketing is a capital)
Marketing@yamaha-motor.co.uk
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You can decode an identification number on a trailer by knowing the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for insurance, registration, or production code purposes. The VIN can also be decoded using an authorized website by inputting the Vehicle Identification Number to identify the place, company and year of manufacture, safety braking, body type and engine chassis.
how can you decode an engine number?
Decode the vehicle identification number.
There are three serial numbers on a Yamaha WaveRunner - a HIN number, an Engine and a Primary ID number. It is the latter that we use for general identification purposes and is stamped on a label attached inside the engine compartment.
On the Yamaha outboard, the model number is located on the port, (left), transom mounting bracket. The transom bracket is the part of the engine that is bolted to your boat transom.
On American database carfax as J=Japan, Y=Yamaha, A=Motorcycle, 10th Digit B=1981. Speak to a Yamaha main dealership they are most helpful and will do the full decode for free. Possibly a Maxim 700 cruiser? PLEASE CHECK THE DISCUSSIONS
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The Honda CRV engine identification number can be found on the engine identification plate. The engine identification plate is attached to the right side of the engine block.
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The Ford Ranger engine number can be found on the engine identification plate. The engine identification plate can be found on the engine block.