Its between an 81 - 83 model, in 84 Yamaha went to a 17 digit Vin number.
Hope this helps. I have an 81 Virago with a 9 digit number on the frame and engine as well.
g103e-00428
where is the engine number on a grizzly 660
Number one cylinder is the rear one. Why, I don't know but that's what I've been told by a Yamaha mechanic
2003
The engine number on a 2003 Yamaha 660 Raptor is located on the engine casing. It is found on the top and on the lower left hand side.
what year is your yamaha vx with frame and engine number of 3JC-2186-01
What year is my yamaha xs400 engine number 4r5
On the engine, stamped somewhere on the cases
It appears to have the same part number. I compared a 1990 xv750 with a 1986 xv700 and they both have Yamaha part number 3CF-24730-10-00. I have an '86 xv700 so I'm always shopping for interchangeability. I use bikebandit.com or servicehonda.com for their OEM part finders. I can select my Virago and get the part number then start comparing to other models and years of the Virago. Helps a lot with searching online and on ebay for parts.
It found on the body near the engine of your bike.Its found on the top of the engine
Yamaha 1981 YZ465H Engine
Tjhe 4BE prefix suggests a Yamaha 225DT from 1992.