Yam O/B model year ID help please

[Jetmech88]

Can anyone help me identify the model year of the following 225 efi s/n ??

S/N 62JSU200225W
model S225TURV

Thanks for the help.

[juniorbaiter]

Yamaha uses a formula based on letters of the alphabet to determine engine year. I used to have the chart but no longer have it. If you give the serial number to an authorized Yamaha dealer, they should be able to help you in identifying it. Hope this helps, Jim

[Parthery]

Its a 1997 motor.

The last letter of the model number is the giveaway.

V-1997

W-1998

X-1999

Y-2000

Z-2001

A-2002

B-2003

C-2004

[GASNAL]

S = Saltwater Series Model
225 = Horsepower
T = Power Trim and Tilt with Electric Start
U = 30" Shaft
R = Remote Control
V = 1997

Your Welcome

[Greg Manning]

Right...my 96 is a TXRU

[Jetmech88]

Thank you all.