[Closed] Key code sticker location in Yamaha XT 500 models

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Alice
Member since July 2022 • 138 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Yamaha XT 500 to program a key?

Posted on January 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1944 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha XT 500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 15, 2025

Replies (5)

Whiteknight
Member • 40 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Yamaha XT 500. This might do it.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 149 posts

Trying this on my Yamaha XT 500 later. Will report back.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 19 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Yamaha XT 500, hope this helps.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 130 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Yamaha XT 500, would this method still work?

January 18, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 54 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Yamaha XT 500.

January 19, 2025 Reply

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