Yamaha (1976–83) – common families, type codes and engine sizes
On Yamaha plates from this period, the TYPE code and the engine capacity can vary depending on the year and the market (France / Europe / UK / Germany…). If your code is not listed, we can reproduce the correct layout from a clear photo of the original plate.
TY Trial (50 / 80)
- TY 50: type codes 1G4, 2J7, 2J8, 2J9, 2K0, 1X7…
- TY 80: type code 2V9
- Engine sizes: 49/50 cc (TY 50) • 72/80 cc (TY 80, depending on version)
XT / TT / SR (500)
- XT 500: type codes 1E6, 1N5, 1U6, 3H6, 4R9…
- SR 500: type code 2J4
- Engine size: 499 cm³ / 500 cc (as shown on plates)
Road / Sport (XJ)
- XJ 650 (early 1980s) – 653 cc
- XJ 550 – 528 cc
Other Yamaha families (1976–83)
- DT (enduro): 50 / 80 / 125 / 175 (depending on year)
- RD (road): 125 / 250 / 350 / 400 (depending on year)
- XS (road): 650 / 750 / 850 / 1100 (depending on year)
- IT / YZ (off-road): 125 / 175 / 250 / 465 (depending on year)
Tip: to ensure the correct TYPE code and the exact layout (borders, fields, line order), a straight, clear photo of the original plate is the best reference.