By the shifter
The 08 Yamaha Raptor 700 frame can be used to replace the 06 Yamaha Raptor 700 with a little bit fabrication.
A Yamaha dealer should be able to help you, I don't know how to read a frame number.
The serial number, for your Yamaha grizzly 700, can be found attached to the frame below the seat. The serial number is also known as vehicle identification number.
the last digit of your serial number is the year, this is the case for my chappy Yamaha 85 the last digit of your serial number is the year, this is the case for my chappy Yamaha 85
The VIN is etched on the lower part of the frame by the shifter.
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) for the Yamaha Raptor 80 is located on the right hand side of the bike. The VIN is stamped into the lowest part of the frame just below the rear brake pedal.
The last six digits of the VIN number is the serial number on a Yamaha Banshee. The VIN number is found under the stator cover on the lower left part of the frame.
The serial number plate is on the front of the frame below the handlebars, behind the headlight. For 16-digit serial numbers, go to the Yamaha web site. For serial numbers less than 16 digits, take the number to a Yamaha dealer and ask for a search from Yamaha Japan.
left hand side under the shifter on the frame.
3PT-299616
what's the year of a yamaha trimoto 225 whit serial number jy31nv00xgc004121
No, the serial number on the engine is totally different from the VIN number on the frame. The only info you can get from your engine number is date and origin of manufacture. The frame VIN number and engine numbers are always different.