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My understanding is that the 17 digit VIN was introduced in 1981-82 and before that it was whatever the manufacturer chose to use. The code you gave starts out like a 17 position alphanumeric code. J (Japan), Y (Yamaha), A (designates vehicle as a motorcycle), 14V (Yamaha's model code), next...

On one website called “johnnystoybox.com” in the parts reference section I found the 14V and 14W listed as : 14V ---is a XS400SL 14W—is a XS400S In some other literature I found the model year codes as follows: A = 1974 B = 1975 C = 1976 D = 1977 E = 1978 F = 1979 G = 1980 H = 1981 J = 1982 K...

The complete XS 400 SG I have was purchased from a local lad in B.C. in 1997. There were no papers and I was told he had received it from a relative of his living in Alberta. When I checked the Alberta vehicle registry I was informed that they had no record for the bike meaning it had not been...

rdz-greece asked what the description was for his "my vin is 3W5-002139 so what model is mine ? " Did anyone answer his query? One of mine is also a 3W5 - 000974 and I would appreciate knowing the features and model description. Thanks Shep PS: If it is posted somewhere and I have missed...