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What Model and What Year is My Yamaha Golf Cart

If you are trying to determine the year of your Yamaha golf cart, you will first need to find the golf cart’s identification plate or sticker or have the vehicle’s serial number and date code. Usually found under the seat, under the driver side glove box area or on the chassis towards the rear of the golf cart. Under the bumper area usually. Once you have located this you can use the chart below to cross-reference those numbers and determine the year and model of your Yamaha Golf Cart.

Yamaha Year, Model & Serial Number Table

Special Note – The first three (3) Characters in that number is really all you need to determine model and year of manufacture.

Yamaha Electric Golf Carts 

Yamaha Drive – AKA = YDRE

Serial NumberModelYear
JW9-300101YDREL2013
JW9-200101YDREK2012.5
JW9-100101YDREK2012
JW9-000101YDREJ2011
JW2-300101YDREH2010
JW2-200101YDREG2009
JW2-100101YDREF2008
JW2-000101YDREE2007

Yamaha Drive – AKA = YDREPT or PTV

Serial NumberModel Year
JC1-400101YDRELPT2013
JC1-300101YDREKPT2012.5
JC1-200101YDREKPT2012
JC1-100101YDREJPT2011
JC1-000101YDREHPT2010

Yamaha U-Max AKA = G27E 

Serial NumberModel Year
JU8-500101G27EF2008
JU8-400101G27EE2007
JU8-300101G27EC2006
JU8-000301G27EA2005
JU8-000101G27EZ2004

Yamaha – U-Max AKA = G23E 

Serial NumberModel Year
JU6-700101G23EH2010
JU6-600101G23EG2009
JU6-500101G23EF2008
JU6-400101G23EC2007
JU6-300101G23EC2006
JU6-000301G23EA2005
JU6-000101G23EZ2004

Yamaha – G-Max AKA = G22E 

Serial NumberModel Year
JU2-400101G22EE2007
JU2-306201G22ED2006
JU2-300101G22EC2006
JU2-205701G22EB2005
JU2-200101G22EA2005
JU2-100101G22EZ2004
JU2-000101G22EY2003

Yamaha – Ultima 48v AKA = G19E 

Serial NumberModel Year
JR1-600101G19EX2002
JR1-500101G19EW2001
JR1-400101G19EU2000
JR1-300101G19ET1999
JR1-200101G19ES1998
JR1-100101G19ER1997
JR1-000101G19EP1996

Yamaha – Ultima 36v AKA = G16E 

Serial NumberModel Year
JN8-600101G16EX2002
JN8-500101G16EW2001
JN8-400101G16EU2000
JN8-300101G16ET1999
JN8-200101G16ES1998
JN8-100101G16ER1997
JN8-000101G16EP1996

Yamaha – Ultima 36v AKA = G14E 

The G14 is the next model in line to replace the electric G9 as the G11 models where only updated for the gas carts. Finding the serial number on these carts was easy enough. Just look under the drivers seat toward the control pedals. Though some have been found in the glove box area. Apparently, some of the Yamaha team members in assembly didn’t get the memo.

Serial NumberModel Year
JN4-200101G14EP1996
JN4-100101G14EM1995

Yamaha – Fleet Master AKA = G9E 

The G9 model golf cart continued with the sleek styling but added a little weird like seat back post. Iconic with these carts because they soon after axed the idea for a sleeker look in models to come. The serial number once again is under the seat again towards the front.

Serial NumberModelYear
JH7-300101G9EM1995
JH7-201801G9EK/KP1994
JH7-200149G9EJ1994
JH7-100101G9EJ1993
JH7-000125G9EH21992
JG6-100101G9EH11992
JG6-000001

Gas Carts

JG5-400101

JG5-300101

JG5-200101

JG5-100101

JG5-000101

G9EG1991

1995

1994

1993

1992

1991

Yamaha – Fleet Classic AKA = G8E 

The G8 model golf cart 86’d the roof and gave way to some pretty sleek styling for the early 90’s model golf carts. Finding the serial number once again is ever changing now located under the seat again – passenger side.

Serial NumberModelYear
JF3-401801G8EKP1994
JF3-400101G8EK1994
JF3-300101G8EJ1993
JF3-200101G8EH1992
JF3-100101G8EG1991
JF3-000005G8EF1990

Yamaha – Sun Classic AKA = G5E 

The Sun Classic was introduced in 1990 and with little applause. Still had the goofy roof like a squished George Jetson car but without the weird running lights from the G3. Finding the serial number on these is a breeze simply look under the front on the frame rails.

Serial NumberModel Year
J51-200101G5EH1992
J51-100101G5EG1991
J51-000101G5EF1990

Yamaha – Sun Classic AKA = G3E 

The G3 was short lived and soon to be replaced by the G5. You can find the serial number on the G3 under the cart towards the rear passenger side tire.

Serial NumberModelYear
J46-000101G3-E1987

Yamaha – AKA = G2E 

The G2 continued the legacy of the G1 and production started on this model in early 85′. Finding the serial number on these carts is tricky as some would be placed under the seat whereas other would go on to be placed under the front bumper on the frame rails.

Serial NumberModel Year
J56-200101G2-EG1991
J56-100101G2-EF1990
J56-000101G2-ED1989
JE2-000101G2-EC1988
J41-053101G2-EB1988
J41-030101G2-EB1987
J41-016101G2-E1986
J41-000101G2-E51985

Yamaha – AKA = G1E 

First built in late 1979 thru to 1989 the G1 was the beginning of something good. You can find the serial number under the golf cart towards the drivers side rear wheel.

Serial NumberModelYear
J36-011212G1-EM1986
J36-010101G1-EM51985
J36-000101G1-EM41984
J26-000101G1-EM31983
J22-000101G1-E31982
J14-100101G1-E21981
J14-000101G1-E1980
   

Yamaha Gas Golf Carts and Utility Vehicles

Yamaha Drive – AKA = YDRA

Serial NumberModel Year
JW8-300101YDRAL2013
JW8-200101YDRAK2012.5
JW8-100101YDRAK2012
JW8-000101YDRAJ2011
JW1-300101YDRAH2010
JW1-200101YDRAG2009
JW1-100101YDRAF2008
JW1-000101YDRAE2007

Yamaha Drive – AKA = YDRAPT or PTV

Serial NumberModel 
JC0-400101YDRALPT2013
JC0-300101YDRAKPT2012.5
JC0-200101YDRAKPT2012
JC0-100101YDRAJPT2011
JC0-000101YDRAHPT2010

Yamaha Adventurer 2 – AKA=YTF2

Serial NumberModelYear
JW7-400101YT2AL2013
JW7-300101YT2AK2012.5
JW7-200101YT2AK2012
JW7-100101YT2AJ2011
JW7-000101YT2AH2010

Yamaha Adventurer 2 – AKA=YTF2

Serial NumberModel Year
JW6-500101YT1AL2013
JW6-400101YT1AK2012.5
JW6-300101YT1AK2012
JW6-200101YT1AJ2011
JW6-100101YT1AH2010
JW6-000101YT1AG2009

Yamaha U-Max- AKA= G28A

Serial NumberModel Year
JU9-600101G28AG2009
JU9-500101G28AF2008
JU9-400101G28AE2007
JU9-300101G28AC2006
JU9-000301G28AA2005
JU9-000101G28AZ2004

Yamaha U-Max- AKA= G27A (Light Duty)

Serial NumberModelYear
JU7-500101G27AF2008
JU7-400101G27AE2007
JU7-300101G27AC2006
JU7-000501G27AA2005
JU7-000101G27AZ2004

Yamaha U-Max- AKA= G23A

Serial NumberModel Year
JU5-600101G23AG2009
JU5-500101G23AF2008
JU5-400101G23AE2007
JU5-300101G23AC2006
JU5-000401G23AA2005
JU5-000101G23AZ2004

Yamaha G-Max- AKA= G22A

Serial NumberModel Year
JU0-400101G22AE2007
JU0-310101G22AD2006
JU0-300101G22AC2006
JU0-209201G22AB2005
JU0-200101G22AA2005
JU0-100101G22AZ2004
JU0-000101G22AY2003

Yamaha Hauler – AKA=G21A

Serial NumberModel Year
JR6-300101G21AZ2004
JR6-200101G21AY2003
JR6-100101G21AX2002
JR6-000101G21AW2001

Yamaha Concierge – AKA=G20A

Serial NumberModel Year
JR8-200101G20AX2002
JR8-100101G20AW2001
JR8-000101G20AU2000

Yamaha Ultima – AKA=G16A

Serial NumberModel Year
JN6-600101G16AX2002
JN6-500101G16AW2001
JN6-400101G16AU2000
JN6-300101G16AT1999
JN6-200101G16AS1998
JN6-100101G16AR1997
JN6-000101G16AP1996

Yamaha Ultima – AKA=G14A

Serial NumberModelYear
JN3-200101G14AP1996
JN3-100101G14AM1995

Yamaha Hauler – AKA=G11A

The Hauler or G11 was a limited production utility vehicle Yamaha used to test the market to see if they could fulfill the need for commercial customers abroad not planning on playing golf. You can look under the seat towards the rear of the cart to find the serial number.

Serial NumberModel Year
JR3-400101G11AW2001
JR3-300101G11AU2000
JR3-200101G11AT1999
JR3-100101G11AS1998
JR3-000101G11AR1997
JR3-000101G11AP1996
JJ3-100101G11AK1994
JJ3-000101G11AJ1993

Yamaha – Fleet Master AKA = G9A

The G9 model golf cart continued with the sleek styling but added a little weird like seat back post. Iconic with these carts because they soon after axed the idea for a sleeker look in models to come. The serial number once again is under the seat again towards the front.

Serial NumberModelYear
JG5-400101G9AM1995
JG5-300101G9AK1994
JG5-200101G9AJ1993
JG5-100101G9AH1992
JG5-000101G9AG1991

Yamaha – Fleet Classic AKA = G8A or G8E 

The G8 model golf cart 86’d the roof and gave way to some pretty sleek styling for the early 90’s model golf carts. Finding the serial number once again is ever changing now located under the seat again – passenger side.

Serial NumberModel Year
JF2-400101JF3-400101G8AKG8E19941994
JF2-300101JF3-300101G8AJG8E19931993
JF2-200101JF3-200101G8AHG8E19921992
JF2-100101JF3-100101G8AGG8E19911991
JF2-000007JF3-000101G8AFG8E19901990

Yamaha – Sun Classic AKA = G5A

The Sun Classic was introduced in 1990 and with little applause. Still had the goofy roof like a squished George Jetson car but without the weird running lights from the G3. Finding the serial number on these is a breeze simply look under the front on the frame rails.

Serial NumberModel Year
J50-500101G5AM1995
J50-400101J51-400101G5AKG5E19941994
J50-300101J51-300101G5AJG5E19931993
J50-200103J51-200101G5AHG5E19921992
J50-100101J51-100101G5AGG5E19911991
J50-000101J51-000101G5AFG5E19901990

Yamaha – Sun Classic AKA = G3A

The G3 was short lived and soon to be replaced by the G5. You can find the serial number on the G3 under the cart towards the rear passenger side tire.

Serial NumberModelYear
J42-000101J46-000101G3-AG3-E19861987

Yamaha – AKA = G2A

The G2 continued the legacy of the G1 and production started on this model in early 85′. Finding the serial number on these carts is tricky as some would be placed under the seat whereas other would go on to be placed under the front bumper on the frame rails.

Serial NumberModel Year
J55-200101G2-AG1991
J55-100120G2-AF1990
J55-000101G2-AD1989
JA2-000001G2-AC1988
J38-071101G2-AB1988
J38-020101G2-AB1987
J38-066101G2-A1986
J38-007101G2-A1986
J38-000101G2-A51985

Yamaha – AKA = G1A

First built in late 1979 thru to 1989 the G1 was the beginning of something good. You can find the serial number under the golf cart towards the drivers side rear wheel.

Serial NumberModelYear
J31-159082G1AMD1989
J31-140101G1-AM1986
J31-100101G1-AM51985
J31-000101G1-AM41984
J24-000101G1-AM31983
J17-000101G1-A31982
J10-030101G1-A21981
J10-007705G1-A11980
J10-000101G1-A1979

If you need to determine something specific on your Yamaha Golf Cart follow this link to the Yamaha official website. They still offer free look-up for diagrams, owner manuals, etc… a wealth of information for the DIY enthusiast. Especially if you own an older cart for which most cart dealers no longer stock any parts.

If you need any more help finding the right part for your golf cart, call Pete’s team today.

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