The Yamaha VMX1200 V-Max headlight bulb uses a 9003 size for both high beam and low beam functions. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 1985 to 2007.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Yamaha VMX1200 V-Max uses the 9003 bulb for both the high beam and low beam headlight positions across the 1985-2007 model range, with the exception of 1987.
The 9003 is an ANSI-designated bulb standard recognized in the United States and Canada, making it a North American market specification.
The 9003 is a dual-filament halogen bulb, meaning a single unit contains two separate filaments that serve both the high beam and low beam functions within one housing.
The 9003 operates on a 12-volt electrical system and draws 60 watts on the high beam filament and 55 watts on the low beam filament.
The 9003 uses a P43t base, which is a bayonet-style mount with a 43mm collar, and this base type determines physical fitment into the headlight housing.
The 9003 is functionally equivalent to the H4 bulb used in international markets, sharing the same dual-filament halogen design, wattage ratings, and P43t base, though the designations differ by regional standard.
Because the same 9003 bulb specification applies to both the high beam and low beam positions, the VMX1200 V-Max headlight assembly uses a single bulb to fulfill both lighting functions rather than separate bulbs for each beam.