I bought a used Yamaha Bear Tracker and was told it was a 1999 model. Could someone tell me how to confirm this? Can the year be found somewhere on it?

Thanks!

 

I based my 2003 Bear Tracker on the previous registration (serial #) and the manual that was with it. But regardless of which I didn't really care because I got it for $1500 and it was mint, driven by a guy's 14yr old daughter.

If no one rings in on this I will check into it for you.

 

Look at the 10th digit of your VIN. If it is a "X", it is a 1999. If it is a "Y" it is a 2000. 2001 and up would be the last number of the year, i.e. "1" for 2001, "2" for 2002, etc.

If it is older than a '99, count backwards on the alphabet from X, i.e. "W" for '98, "V" for '97, etc.

Same with cars. 10th digit is the year, 8th digit is the engine code.

 

Thanks so much for the info!!