SRV Model Numbering

[tracman63]

Does anyone know the Yamaha serial numbering for the SR540s as to how it relates to the model year. I bought my SRV used and some paperwork lists it as an 84 and other lists it as an 88. Based on the graphics I am pretty sure its not an 84. But I have no more confidence that its an 88 than I am that it is a 86, 87, or an 89.

The serial numbers (the only identifiable number on the body) is 9 digits long. I believe that the first three digits identify the model and year and the last six digits are the build or sequence number.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[daman]

Welcome!!!!!!

post a pic. well be able to tell ya

 

[srv540]

http://srv540.proboards80.com/index.cgi?

 

[ramblnman]

what is the first three? i can tell ya

 

[ZeroRain]

The first three of mine are 8U7.

Zero

 

[8vo fan]

8y7 is an SRV. Just as 8vo is a Phazer it has nothing to do with a year.

 

[ZeroRain]

Hmm mine is an SRV but my serial is 8U7051328. I was told its an 82 but no paperwork to be sure.

Zero

 

[ramblnman]

8u7 is a 83 srv and a 8v0 is a std 84 phazer with no electric start. a 82 srv would start8r6

 

[ZeroRain]

Thanks ramblnman. When I renew my registration next year looks like i need to get my year changed on it.

Zero

 

[tracman63]

The first three numbers are 84L. I haven't figured out how to post a picture yet but it is one of the black ones with the orange and red decals.

 

[tracman63]

Here is a picture.....

 

[ramblnman]

Tracman63, It Is A 1988