Answer
May 21, 2025 - 08:24 PM
Yes — if the model decals are missing or unreadable, you can still identify your Yamaha 115 outboard using the engine’s ID plate, typically located on the transom bracket (the mounting bracket on the side of the engine). Look for a small metal plate or sticker stamped with information like:
- Model Code (e.g., F115TLRA, LF115TXRA, etc.)
- Serial Number
- Production Year Code
If that plate is also missing or unreadable, here are a few other ways to track it down:
- Check the engine block — Yamaha often stamps the serial number somewhere on the block casting.
- Review past service records or registration papers — dealers and shops often record full model IDs.
- Compare features — the 2000–2002 Yamaha F115 models had specific ignition systems, cowling shapes, and trim features that can help narrow things down (our manual includes these details to help identify your variant).
- Contact a Yamaha dealer — if you can provide the engine’s serial number, many authorized dealers can cross-reference it to determine the exact model year and configuration.
If you're trying to figure out which service procedures or parts apply to your engine, this manual specifically covers the F115TR and LF115TR models from that generation — so once you narrow down which one you have, you’ll be good to go.
And if it turns out your serial number points to a different version, no worries — just let us know and we’ll help you track down the right manual for your elusive Yamaha outboard. 👍
