What Year Is My Yamaha Golf Cart? The year and model of your Yamaha golf cart is found in the first 4 digits of the serial number code. This the listing of all of the models and the years they were produced. You will also be able to locate your specific yamaha golf cart models by year in the guide below.
Your Serial Number Plate is located in one of three places:
- Under the rear bumper on the frame
- Under the seat cover where the floor board joins to the motor compartment
- Under driver side glove box
The specific location will be shown below based on your Yamaha model.
In 1979, Yamaha’s main competition was E-Z-Go and Harley Davidson (AMF). The body style changes over the years for the Yamaha golf cart models are a little more subtle than those of the E-Z-Go and Club Car. Because of these minor changes, many of you are wondering what year is my Yamaha golf cart. Well, sooner or later, you will need the year model of your golf cart to find replacement parts.
How Do I Find What Year Is My Yamaha Golf Cart Using the Serial Number?
Locate the serial number according to the illustrations accompanying the models listed below, then match up the number in the range shown on the tables.
Yamaha Model G1 1979 – 1989
Yamaha entered the golf cart scene with the model G1, which sported a 2-cycle gas engine. Club Car was not even producing gas-powered golf carts at this time. The G1 was introduced in 1979 and production on the electric was discontinued in 1986, the gas model ended in 1989. The vehicle has bucket seats and the entire rear body and top swing up and back to access the drive train.
The G1 is powered by 1. A 2 cycle gas engine with an oil injection system or 2. By 36-volt electric motors & six 6V batteries. The G1 underwent several alterations over 10 years of production. The different early models (and model year of manufacture) are identified by the serial number and its prefix.
The original ‘J10’ model is followed by the ‘J17’, the ‘J24’ and finally the ‘J31’ model. The engines and bodies stayed very similar throughout the G1 model design.
The Yamaha G1 golf car has never had a standard ‘factory’ top assembly. There were several aftermarket manufacturers that provided the top section so, in order to get a wrap-around rain curtain to fit your G1, it’s pretty important to get the manufacturer’s name that produced YOUR cart top.
Serial Number Location
The identification numbers are located near the drivers side rear tire underneath the golf cart on the square cross member of the frame.
| G1E Electric Yamaha | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| J14-000101 to J14-099999 | G1-E | 1980 |
| J14-100101 to J14-099999 | G1-E2 | 1981 |
| J22-000101 to J22-099999 | G1-E3 | 1982 |
| J26-000101 to J26-099999 | G1-EM3 | 1983 |
| J36-000101 to J36-009999 | G1-EM4 | 1984 |
| J36-010101 to J36-011211 | G1-EM5 | 1985 |
| J36-011212 to J36-01xxxx | G1-EM | 1986 |
| Gas Yamaha G1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| J10-000101 to J10-007704 | G1-A1 | 1979 |
| J10-007705 to J10-029999 | G1-A1 | 1980 |
| J10-030101 to J10-049999 | G1-A2 | 1981 |
| J17-000101 to J17-029999 | G1-A3 | 1982 |
| J24-000101 to J24-029999 | G1-AM3 | 1983 |
| J31-000101 to J31-099999 | G1-AM4 | 1984 |
| J31-100101 to J31-139999 | G1-AM5 | 1985 |
| J31-140101 to J31-149550 | G1-AM | 1986 |
| J31-159082 to J31-1xxxxx | G1-AMD | 1989 |
Yamaha G2
The Yamaha G2 began production in 1985 and the serial number can be located either under the seat towards the front of the golf cart or under the front bumper on the frame of the golf cart
| Gas Yamaha G2A | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| J38-000101 to J10-007100 | G2-A5 | 1985 |
| J38-007101 to J38-066100 | G2-A | 1986 |
| J38-066101 to J41-020100 | G2-A | 1986 |
| J38-020101 to J38-071100 | G2-AB | 1987 |
| J38-071101 to J38-07xxxx | G2-AB | 1988 |
| JA2-000001 to JA2-xxxxxx | G2-AC | 1988 |
| J55-000101 to J55-100119 | G2-AD | 1989 |
| J55-100120 to J55-200100 | G2-AF | 1990 |
| J55-200101 to J55-20xxxx | G2-AG | 1991 |
| Electric Yamaha G2E | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| J41-000101 to J10-016100 | G2-E5 | 1985 |
| J41-016101 to J41-030100 | G2-E | 1986 |
| J41-030101 to J41-053100 | G2-EB | 1987 |
| J41-053101 to J41-0xxxxx | G2-EB | 1988 |
| JE2-000101 to JE2-00xxxx | G2-EC | 1988 |
| J56-000101 to J56-100100 | G2-ED | 1989 |
| J56-100101 to J56-200100 | G2-EF | 1990 |
| J56-200101 to J56-20xxxx | G2-EG | 1991 |
Yamaha G3 “Sun Classic” Models
In 1986, Yamaha introduced the Sun Classic (or G3) with a 2-cycle engine or 36-volt electric system. It was the first golf vehicle made with an integrated roof and tempered-glass windshield complete with a wiper. Headlights, a front trunk, turn signals, and custom dash, were standard equipment. The G3 was later replaced by a larger G5 Sun Classic.
The serial number for the Yamaha G3 Sun Classic model golf cart is usually located just under the rear bumper on the passenger’s side. It is stamped onto a tin tag which is riveted to the frame. It should begin with either a “J46” prefix for electric models and a “J42” prefix for gas models. See below.
| Gas Yamaha G3A | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| J42-000101 to J42-xxxxxx | G3A | 1986 |
| Electric Yamaha G3E | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| J46-000101 to J46-xxxxxx | G3E | 1987 |
Yamaha G5 “Sun Classic” Models
The serial number this model golf cart is usually located on the front of the vehicle stamped into a tin tag and riveted to the frame, underneath the cart on the main cross member of the forward frame.
| Gas Yamaha G5A | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| J50-000101 to J50-100100 | G5AF | 1990 |
| J50-100101 to J50-1xxxxx | G5AG | 1991 |
| J50-200103 to J50-2xxxxx | G5AH | 1992 |
| Electric Yamaha G5E | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| J51-000101 to J51-100100 | G5EF | 1990 |
| J51-100101 to J51-1xxxxx | G5EG | 1991 |
| J50-200101 to J50-2xxxxx | G5EH | 1992 |
Yamaha G8
The Yamaha G8 is a modified version of the fleet model G9 (See below). The G8 came out in 1990 and it exhibited a curved front cowl and rear fenders. It also has a long, full front bumper (side to side) and the seat bottom can be completely removed from the cart, whereas the G9 (and G2) seat bottom remains fixed to the seat pedestal and cannot be easily removed from the cart. The dash compartment interiors and dash trim are black. The G8 was retired in ’94.
The G8 Golf Cart serial number is located under the passenger side seat towards the front of the golf cart.
| Gas Yamaha G8A | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JF2-000007 to JF2-100100 | G8AF | 1990 |
| JF2-100101 to JF2-1xxxxx | G8AG | 1991 |
| JF2-200101 to JF2-2xxxxx | G8AH | 1992 |
| JF2-300101 to JF2-3xxxxx | G8AJ | 1993 |
| JF2-400101 to JF2-4xxxxx | G8AK | 1994 |
| Electric Yamaha G8E | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JF3-000005 to JF3-100100 | G8EF | 1990 |
| JF3-100101 to JF3-1xxxxx | G8EG | 1991 |
| JF3-200101 to JF3-2xxxxx | G8EH | 1992 |
| JF3-300101 to JF3-3xxxxx | G8EJ | 1993 |
| JF3-400101 to JF3-401800 | G8EK | 1994 |
| JF3-401801 to JF3-4xxxxx | G8EKP | 1995 |
Yamaha Model G9
The G9 models started in 1991 with the prefix ‘JG5’, and the serial can be found just behind the back edge of the mat, under the seat pedestal in the engine compartment.
| Gas Yamaha G9A (Fleet Master) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JG5-000101 to JG5100100 | G9AG | 1991 |
| JG5-100101 to JG5-10xxxx | G9AH | 1992 |
| JG5-200101 to JG5-2xxxxx | G9AJ | 1993 |
| JG5-300101 to JG5-3xxxxx | G9AK | 1994 |
| JG5-400101 to JG5-4xxxxx | G9AM | 1995 |
| Electric Yamaha G9E (Fleet Master) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JG6-000001 to JG6-100100 | G9EG | 1991 |
| JG6-100101 to JG6-1xxxxx | G9EH1 | 1992 |
| JH7-000125 to JH7-100100 | G9EH2 | 1992 |
| JH7-100101 to JH7-1xxxxx | G9EJ | 1993 |
| JH7-200149 to JH7-201800 | G9EJ | 1994 |
| JH7-201801 to JH7-2xxxxx | G9EK/KP | 1994 |
| JH7-300101 to JH7-3xxxxx | G9EM | 1995 |
Yamaha Model G11
The Model G11 is a utility Vehicle used for maintenance and light hauling. It is also called the “Yamahauler”. This model came with a heavy-duty steel front bumper and an aluminum box with a tailgate and a rear trailer hitch. In 1996 they installed a larger 301cc engine in the G11.
The G11 Serial Number location is underneath the seat towards the rear of the golf cart.
| Gas Yamaha G11A (Yamahauler) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JJ3-000101 to JJ3-100100 | G11AJ | 1993 |
| JJ3-100101 to JJ2-1xxxxx | G11AK | 1994 |
| JJ3-200101 to JJ3-2xxxxx | G11AP | 1996 |
| JR3-000101 to JR3-100100 | G11AR | 1997 |
| JR3-100101 to JR3-1xxxxx | G11AS | 1998 |
| JR3-200101 to JR3-2xxxxx | G11AT | 1999 |
| JR3-300101 to JR3-3xxxxx | G11AU | 2000 |
| JR3-400101 to JR3-4xxxxx | G11AW | 2001 |
Yamaha Models G14 G16 G19 G20
These serial numbers can be found just under the glove box on the far left of the driver’s side of the vehicle.
In 1995 the G14 was introduced followed in 1996 by the G16 and G19 which was Yamaha’s first 48-volt cart.
| Gas Yamaha G14A (Ultima) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JN3-100101 to JN3-1xxxxx | G14AM | 1995 |
| JN3-200101 to JN3-2xxxxx | G14AP | 1996 |
| Electric Yamaha G14E (Ultima) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JN4-100101 to JN4-1xxxxx | G14EM | 1995 |
| JN4-200101 to JN4-2xxxxx | G14EP | 1996 |
| Gas Yamaha G16A (Ultima) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JN6-000101 to JN6-100100 | G16AP | 1996 |
| JN6-100101 to JN6-1xxxxx | G16AR | 1997 |
| JN6-200101 to JN6-2xxxxx | G16AS | 1998 |
| JN6 -300101 to JN6-3xxxxx | G16AT | 1999 |
| JN6-400101 to JN6-4xxxxx | G16AU | 2000 |
| JN6-500101 to JN6-5xxxxx | G16AW | 2001 |
| JN6-600101 to JN6-6xxxxx | G16AX | 2002 |
| Electric Yamaha G16E (Ultima) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JN8-000101 to JN8-100100 | G16EP | 1996 |
| JN8-100101 to JN8-1xxxxx | G16ER | 1997 |
| JN8-200101 to JN8-2xxxxx | G16ES | 1998 |
| JN8 -300101 to JN8-3xxxxx | G16ET | 1999 |
| JN8-400101 to JN8-4xxxxx | G16EU | 2000 |
| JN8-500101 to JN8-5xxxxx | G16EW | 2001 |
| JN8-600101 to JN8-6xxxxx | G16EX | 2002 |
The Yamaha G19 serial number is typically located inside the driver’s side glove compartment or under the rear bumper attached to the frame.
| Electric Yamaha G19E (Ultima 48-volt) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JR1-000101 to JR1-100100 | G19EP | 1996 |
| JR1-100101 to JR1-1xxxxx | G19ER | 1997 |
| JR1-200101 to JR1-2xxxxx | G19ES | 1998 |
| JR1 -300101 to JR1-3xxxxx | G19ET | 1999 |
| JR1-400101 to JR1-4xxxxx | G19EU | 2000 |
| JR1-500101 to JR1-5xxxxx | G19EW | 2001 |
| JR1-600101 to JR1-6xxxxx | G19EX | 2002 |
| Gas Yamaha G20A (Concierge) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JR8-000101 to JR8-100100 | G20AU | 2000 |
| JR8-100101 to JR8-1xxxxx | G20AW | 2001 |
| JR8-200101 to JR8-2xxxxx | G20AX | 2002 |
| Gas Yamaha G21A (Yamahauler) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JR6-000101 to JR6-100100 | G21AW | 2001 |
| JR6-100101 to JR6-1xxxxx | G21AX | 2002 |
| JR6-200101 to JR6-2xxxxx | G21AY | 2003 |
| JR6-300101 to JR6-3xxxxx | G21AZ | 2004 |
The Yamaha G22 or G-MAX began production in 2003 and the serial number is located inside the driver’s side glove compartment.
| Gas Yamaha G22A (G-MAX) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JU0-000101 to JU0-100100 | G22AY | 2003 |
| JU0-100101 to JU0-1xxxxx | G22AZ | 2004 |
| JU0-200101 to JU0-209200 | G22AA | 2005 |
| JU0-209201 to JU0-2xxxxx | G22AB | 2005 |
| JU0-300101 to JU0-310100 | G22AC | 2006 |
| JU0-310101 to JU0-3xxxxx | G22AD | 2006 |
| JU0-400101 to JU0-4xxxxx | G22AE | 2007 |
| Electric Yamaha G22E (G-MAX) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JU2-000101 to JU2-100100 | G22EY | 2003 |
| JU2-100101 to JU2-1xxxxx | G22EZ | 2004 |
| JU2-200101 to JU2-205700 | G22EA | 2005 |
| JU2-205701 to JU2-2xxxxx | G22EB | 2005 |
| JU2-300101 to JU2-306200 | G22EC | 2006 |
| JU2-306201 to JU2-3xxxxx | G22ED | 2006 |
| JU2-400101 to JU2-4xxxxx | G22EE | 2007 |
| Gas Yamaha G23A (U-MAX Medium Duty I) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JU5-000101 to JU5-000401 | G23AZ | 2004 |
| JU5-000401 to JU5-300101 | G23AA | 2005 |
| JU5-300101 to JU5-3xxxxx | G23AC | 2006 |
| JU5-400101 to JU5-4xxxxx | G23AE | 2007 |
| JU5-500101 to JU5-5xxxxx | G23AF | 2008 |
| JU5-600101 to JU5-6xxxxx | G23AG | 2009 |
| Electric Yamaha G23E (U-MAX Medium Duty II) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JU6-000101 to JU6-00300 | G23EZ | 2004 |
| JU6-000301 to JU6-300100 | G23EA | 2005 |
| JU6-300101 to JU6-3xxxxx | G23EC | 2006 |
| JU6-400101 to JU6-4xxxxx | G2EC | 2007 |
| JU6-500101 to JU6-5xxxxx | G23EF | 2008 |
| JU6-600101 to JU6-6xxxxx | G23EG | 2009 |
| JU6-700101 to JU6-7xxxxx | G23EH | 2010 |
| Gas Yamaha G27A (U-MAX Light Duty) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JU7-000101 to JU5-000500 | G27AZ | 2004 |
| JU7-000501 to JU5-300100 | G27AA | 2005 |
| JU7-300101 to JU5-3xxxxx | G27AC | 2006 |
| JU7-400101 to JU5-4xxxxx | G27AE | 2007 |
| JU7-500101 to JU5-5xxxxx | G27AF | 2008 |
| Electric Yamaha G27E (U-MAX Light Duty) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JU8-000101 to JU8-00300 | G27EZ | 2004 |
| JU8-000301 to JU8-300100 | G27EA | 2005 |
| JU8-300101 to JU8-3xxxxx | G27EC | 2006 |
| JU8-400101 to JU8-4xxxxx | G27EE | 2007 |
| JU8-500101 to JU8-5xxxxx | G27EF | 2008 |
The Yamaha G29 Years -Includes YDRE YDRA Yamaha Drive
These serial numbers can be found on the passenger side of the vehicle near the rear fender (Gas) and under the seat on the driver’s side (Elec).
| Gas Yamaha G29A/YDRE/DRIVE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JW1-000101 to JW1-100100 | YDRAE | 2007 |
| JW1-100101 to JW1-1xxxxx | YDRAF | 2008 |
| JW1-200101 to JW1-2xxxxx | YDRAG | 2009 |
| JW1-300101 to JW1-3xxxxx | YDRAH | 2010 |
| JW8-000101 to JW8-100100 | YDRAJ | 2011 |
| JW8-100101 to JW8-1xxxxx | YDRAK | 2012 |
| JW8-200101 to JW8-2xxxxx | YDRAK | 2012.5 |
| JW8-300101 to JW8-3xxxxx | YDRAL | 2013 |
| JW8-400101 to JW8-4xxxxx | YDRAM | 2014 |
| JW8-500101 to JW8-5xxxxx | YDRAN | 2015 |
| Electric Yamaha G29E/YDRE/DRIVE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number | Model | Year |
| JW2-000101 to JW2-100100 | YDREE | 2007 |
| JW2-100101 to JW2-1xxxxx | YDREF | 2008 |
| JW2-200101 to JW2-2xxxxx | YDREG | 2009 |
| JW2-300101 to JW2-3xxxxx | YDREH | 2010 |
| JW9-000101 to JW9-100100 | YDREJ | 2011 |
| JW9-100101 to JW9-1xxxxx | YDREK | 2012 |
| JW9-200101 to JW9-2xxxxx | YDREK | 2012.5 |
| JW9-300101 to JW9-3xxxxx | YDREL | 2013 |
| JW9-400101 to JW9-4xxxxx | YDREM | 2014 |
| JW9-500101 to JW9-5xxxxx | YDREN | 2015 |
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