How to Find Your Identification Number
Your owner’s handbook will guide you to the location of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Hull Identification Number (HIN), Primary Identification Number (PID number) and Serial Number. In case you didn’t find yours, there are some examples below of where to find your number.
ATV
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped into the frame on the left side, under the footrest.
Boat
The Primary Identification Number (PID number) is stamped on a label attached to the deck under the rear seat. The Hull Identification Number (HlN) is a 12-digit number stamped into the hull on the starboard side of the stern.
Golf Car
The serial number on your Yamaha Golf Cart can be located in one of three places:
- Under the seat where the floor board meets the motor compartment
- Under the rear bumper on the frame
- Under driver side glove box
Motorcycle
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped into the steering stem of the frame, viewable by turning the handlebars.
Multi-purpouse Engine
The Primary Identification Number (PID number) is stamped on a plate on the engine housing.
Outboard
The Primary Identification Number (PID number) can be found on the port side-mounting bracket of your Yamaha outboard engine. It will be printed on a rectangular sticker that will have 5-fields. The top row and first field provides the model name. The middle row and second, third, and forth fields will provide the PID number. From left to right, all three fields are needed for a complete PID number. The last row and fifth field is a factory facility code; where the engine was made.
Power Products
Generator – The Primary Identification Number (PID number) is stamped on the plate on the housing of the generator case or on the frame plate.
Pressure Washer – The Primary Identification Number (PID number) is stamped on a plate on the base of the frame.
E-Bike
The Serial Number is located on a white barcoded label affixed to the seat tube. The Serial Number is composed of 11 alpha-numeric characters and will begin with X1M.
Scooter
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is usually on the frame in front of the apron or stamped into the frame downtube behind the panel in the foot well area.
Side-by-Side
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped into the left rear frame section.
Snowmobile
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped into the tunnel (frame) on the right side.
WaveRunner
The Primary Identification Number (PID number) is stamped on a plate located inside the engine compartment on the left side. The Hull Identification Number (HlN) is a 12-digit number stamped on a plate attached to the aft deck.
