Starter Motor – Yamaha YFM225 / YFM250 Moto-4 / Big Bear 250 / Bruin 250 – Replaces 59V-81890-00-00 – 1986–2009
Starter Motor – Yamaha YFM225 / YFM250 Moto-4 / Big Bear 250 / Bruin 250 – Replaces 59V-81890-00-00 – 1986–2009 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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This starter motor is a direct replacement for the Yamaha YFM225 and YFM250 ATV range, covering the Moto-4, Big Bear 250, and Bruin 250 from 1986 to 2009. It restores reliable engine starting to standard specification with no modification required, superseding previous references SMU0064 and SMU0410.
Manufactured from premium materials for consistent performance and long service life, this starter replaces multiple Yamaha OEM references across the YFM225 and YFM250 range and additionally cross-references Mitsuba catalogues, making it a dependable aftermarket solution for servicing these popular Yamaha utility ATVs across a long production run.
Fitment
| Model | Year Range |
|---|---|
| Yamaha Moto-4 YFM225 | 1986–1988 |
| Yamaha Moto-4 YFM250 | 1989–1991 |
| Yamaha Bruin YFM250BT 2WD | 2005–2006 |
| Yamaha Big Bear YFM250B | 2006–2009 |
Key Features
- Direct replacement starter motor for Yamaha Moto-4 YFM225/250, Big Bear 250, and Bruin 250
- Replaces Yamaha OEM references 3GH-81800-01-00, 3JN-81800-01-00, 59V-81800-00-00, 59V-81800-61-00, 59V-81890-00-00, and 5XG-H1800-00-00
- Replaces Mitsuba reference SM14214
- Covers 225cc and 250cc engine variants
- Spans 1986 to 2009 model years
- Supersedes previous references SMU0064 and SMU0410
- Manufactured from premium materials for long service life
- No modification required — like-for-like fitment
OEM Cross-Reference
| OEM Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 3GH-81800-01-00 | Yamaha |
| 3JN-81800-01-00 | Yamaha |
| 59V-81800-00-00 | Yamaha |
| 59V-81800-61-00 | Yamaha |
| 59V-81890-00-00 | Yamaha |
| 5XG-H1800-00-00 | Yamaha |
| SM14214 | Mitsuba |
| SMU0064 | Arrowhead |
| SMU0410 | Arrowhead |
| STY0064 | Hi Level |
| 18753 | Lester |
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Component | Starter Motor |
| Application | Yamaha Moto-4 YFM225 / YFM250 / Big Bear 250 / Bruin 250 |
| Engine Variants | 225cc / 250cc |
| Year Range | 1986–2009 |
| Supersedes | SMU0064 / SMU0410 |
| Condition | New |
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