I could give you a long-winded, confusing explanation, or simply direct you to this site: http://www.motortraders.net/store/yamaha-outboard-identification.asp
Compare your model number (usually on the transom bracket) to this list;
eg: If the last digit is a D, the motor is either a 1990 or a 2005.
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