Yamaha outboards presently uses the last letter in the model number to determine the year model of the engine. Each letter of the alphabet represents a particular model year run.
Usually the serial number is on a tag mounted on the bracket that holds the outboard engine to the boat.
According to the Yamaha guide, the outbound serial number is located on the label in the clamp bracket. The serial number is helpful when replacing your motor.
I HAVE A OUTBOARD C150ztXRU
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Two items are needed to determine the age of a Mercury outboard, the serial number and the horsepower rating.
In addition to the serial number, to determine the year model of a Mercury outboard, the horsepower rating is needed.
Two things are needed to determine the age of a Mercury outboard, the serial number, and the horsepower rating.
In addition to the serial number, to determine the year model of a Mercury outboard, the horsepower rating is needed.
In order to determine the age of a Mercury outboard, in addition to the the serial number, the horsepower is needed.
40tlru is the model number for a 1996 2-stroke, oil-injected, 40hp Yamaha outboard boat motor, not a serial number and not for a motorcycle.
Two items are needed to determine the age of a Mercury outboard, the serial number and the horsepower rating.