Most Yamaha XV250 VINs open with JYA (Japan, 2007) or LPR (Taiwan, 2009). Position 11, the plant, reads A. Decoding one also brings up 2 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Yamaha XV250 VIN
Every Yamaha XV250 VIN follows the same 17-character layout:
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Yamaha XV250 VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
The Yamaha XV250 VINs on record carry 2 different prefixes. The main one is JYA (Japan, 2007–2007), then LPR (Taiwan, 2009–2009):
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JYA | 2007–2007 | Japan | Motorcycle | |
| LPR | 2009–2009 | Taiwan | Motorcycle |
Counted from 2 dated Yamaha XV250 VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
What a decoded Yamaha XV250 VIN gets you
Behind a Yamaha XV250 VIN: 2 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 2 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 2 filed | NHTSA |
Where to find the VIN on a Yamaha XV250
Four places on a Yamaha XV250 carry it, and all four must read the same — a mismatch is where fraud shows itself first.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Yamaha XV250 VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 2 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Yamaha XV250.
Why does my XV250 VIN start differently from another XV250?
Because the Yamaha XV250 was built under several maker codes, by plant and period. Across the Yamaha XV250 VINs on record we see 2 of them: JYA (2007–2007), LPR (2009–2009). Each is genuine for its years.
Where was my XV250 built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 2 dated Yamaha XV250 VINs it reads A 100%.
What if the VIN on the dashboard doesn't match the door jamb?
On a Yamaha XV250 check the prefix first: most genuine ones open with JYA or LPR. A plate that starts with anything else, or disagrees with the other copies of the number, needs documents checked before any money changes hands.
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