Frequently Asked Questions

How to search by Yamaha part number

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1. Please do not use dashes
2. Please key complete part numbers only as incomplete do not show
3. When the last 4 digits of the part number are 00-00 please leave last 2 00 out.

Example: YM5-6874M-00 incorrect
Example: YM5-6874M-00-00 incorrect
Example: YM56874M00 Correct!!

This instruction is superseded when you have selected a brand for part number search.

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About Yamaha part numbers

Part Number in the format XXX-XXXXX-XX-XX

XXX-XXXXX-XX-XX
The first three digits are the Model Code (every model in the Yamaha Product Line has a unique model number) all parts are given a Model Code of the first model they were used on.

XXX-XXXXX-XX-XX
The middle five digits are the Basic Code number and indicates the actual part, i.e. 11631 = piston; 11311 = cylinder, etc.

"W" substituted in the first position of this five-digit group (000-W0000-00-00) indicates a factory assembled kit which differs in content from the original assembly used in production (i.e. 2M0-W0046-00-00 – Rear Break Pad @$$’y).

XXX-XXXXX-XX-XX
The next two digits are the Design Code and Design Change digits (so 01 means the part has had one design change). This part may or may not appear different, but it will be interchangeable with the original part.

XXX-XXXXX-XX-XX
The last two digits are the Color or Finish Code.

For a Part Number in the format XXXXX-XXXXX-XX
All these parts are Hardware (fasteners), they all start with a '9' and end in '00'. - 9XXXX-XXXXX-00

9XXXX-XXXXX-00
The second and third digits tells us what type of fastener:

• 0 - 'various'
• 1 - bolts, cotter pins
• 2 - screws, nuts
• 3 - oil seals, O-rings, bearings
• 4 - spark plugs
• 5 - bolts, nuts
• 6 - ISO bolts
• 7 - ISO screws and nuts

9XXXX-XXXXX-00
The fourth and fifth digits tell us what material/surface finish (e.g. chromed).

9XXXX-XXXXX-00
Digits six and seven give the diameter (inner or outer) e.g. 08 would be an M8 size.

9XXXX-XXXXX-00
Digits eight, nine and ten are the length (except for '901' bolts for some reason)
There are also standard fastener types...e.g.
90105-XXXXX are Washer based bolts
90116-XXXXX are Studs
90401-XXXXX are Union bolts

99999-XXXXX means that a part has been superseded by a kit.

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I have a Yamaha model XYZ, how do I find parts for this bike?

In all of the examples below we look for a "PLATE, FRICTION" for a Yamaha XS650SK HERITAGE SPECIAL 1983.

There are several ways to get this Yamaha Part:

• By browsing the model tree or,
• by searching the model.

By browsing the model tree
Each Yamaha model belongs to a family (model) of some sort. To find our XS650 we start out at the Yamaha page from the main menu. We continue to browse by clicking Motorcycle, followed by XS650 - Yamaha and finally XS650SK HERITAGE SPECIAL 1983. There you will find all relevant products and parts lists for this motorcycle.

Within this catalogue a free text search can be done at the left side of the page.

Search by model
To quickly find your model, you can type "XS650SK" at the homepage in the "Search Model" box ( at the left). You can click the model presented to you in the auto suggest list.

Next, find the product by free text search. We have found our machine and now want to find the PLATE, FRICTION from the product list. To do so, we type "PLATE, FRICTION" in the product search box in the left column ( near "refine your search" and click the "search" button. We instantly see our wanted PLATE, FRICTION.

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Yamaha model codes

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Yamaha Color Codes

Yamaha colour codes
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Yamaha abbreviations

Here is an overview of abbreviations used with Yamaha products and parts lists.

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Yamaha VIN Codes

In this section you'll find a Yamaha VIN code explained by example. Note that the info below dates from the year 2000 and might well be outdated for models after that year.

Example VIN code: JYA 4SV 00000 000110

Explanation:
JYA = World Manufacturer Identification
4SV = type code
00000 = fixed digits
000110= serial number

World Manufacturer Identification ( WMI ) info
JYA = Yamaha Japan;
LPR = YMT Taiwan;
VG5 = MBK France;
VTL = YMES Spain;
ZDO = Belgarda Italy;
MH3 = YIMM Yamaha Indonesia, etc.

Type code info
The first two non-numerical characters of the type code describe the category and displacement.

First non-numerical character:
U = business type
F = Family
S = Scooter
R = Sport
V = V engine
D = on/off
C = Competition
A = Atv
K = complete Knock down, outside EU

Second non-numerical character:
A ~ 50 cc
B ~ 100 cc
E ~ 125 cc
G ~ 250 cc
H ~ 400 cc
J ~ 600 cc
M ~ 750 cc
N ~ 1000 cc
P ~ 1001 cc
Y ~ electric motor

Fixed digits info
Since the typecodes nowadays are longer, the fixed digits section can be shorter.

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Which piston and piston ring oversize should I use?

The following coding is generally used by Yamaha for Engine piston and ring sets. Please note there may be exceptions. If you are not sure please consult our sales team.

For example:

123–116XX–XXXX
123-     - => Bike variant
   -116	 - => Piston group
   -   XX- => variant/Oversize
   -   03- => Piston ring STD
   -   04- => Piston ring 1st oversize / 0.25 / 25
   -   05- => Piston ring 2nd oversize / 0.50 / 50
   -   06- => Piston ring 3rd oversize / 0.75 / 75
   -   07- => Piston ring 4th oversize / 1.00 / 100

   -   31- => Piston STD
   -   35- => Piston 1st oversize / 0.25 / 25
   -   36- => Piston 2nd oversize / 0.50 / 50
   -   37- => Piston 3rd oversize / 0.75 / 75
   -   38- => Piston 4th oversize / 1.00 / 100

Sometimes you see XXX-XXXXX-0096 on the end of the number. This refers to a slight variation in size.

XXX-XXXXX-0096
         -00XX => 1st variant
         -01XX => 2nd variant
         -02XX => 3rd variant
         -XX00 => STD
         -XXA0/B0 => A or B variant
         -XX94/99 => STD + (+0.0Xmm oversize when a used cylinder polished and re-used.) 

To make it easy, Yamaha created an extra set of options for pistons and piston rings. These use a different number system.

For example:

123–11601–00
123 => Bike variant
   –116XX-   => Piston Group
   –XXX01-   => Piston ring set (Alternate parts)
   –XXX10-   => Piston ring set (Alternate parts)
   –XXX30-   => Piston kit (incl. piston, ringset, pin and clips)
   –XXXXX-0X => STD set
   –XXXXX-1X => 1st oversize / 0.25 / 25
   –XXXXX-2X => 2nd oversize / 0.50 / 50
   –XXXXX-3X => 3rd oversize / 0.75 / 75
   –XXXXX-4X => 4th oversize / 1.00 / 100
   -     - X => variant of production

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