This Yamaha outboard year model chart will only work for Asia Pacific distributed engines. If you have a Yamaha engine that has been bought in from America or Europe direct the parts will still be the same but your model and year model code will be different. You will have to use your own knowledge of your engine to select the appropriate year.

For Asia Pacific engines your year model code is found on the bottom right hand corner of your serial number decal. It will be a single letter as per the diagram below which can then be matched to the chart. Note: The letters will repeat in the below chart so use your judgement as to the correct year, ie: the engine in the picture is a 2003 model and not a 1982 model.

From 2019 and onwards there is no letter code for the year. Under the cowl on the powerhead there will be a sticker a bit under 1 inch square with the year of manufacturer on it. 

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1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
Z Y X W V U T S R Q
                   
1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992
P L K J H G F D C B
                   
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
A Z Y X W V U T S R
                   
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Q P N K J H G F D C
                   
2013 2014 2015  2016   2017 2018         
B A Z Y X W