The Yamaha VT480 Venture headlight bulb uses a 9003 size for both high and low beam functions. The replacement chart covers vehicle production years spanning 1991 to 1998.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Yamaha VT480 Venture uses the 9003 bulb size for both high beam and low beam headlights across all listed model years from 1991-1998.
The 9003 is an ANSI-standard halogen bulb recognized in the United States and Canada, operating on a 12-volt electrical system.
As a dual-filament bulb, the 9003 contains two separate filaments within a single housing, which allows it to serve both high beam and low beam functions from one unit.
The high beam filament draws 60 watts, while the low beam filament draws 55 watts, reflecting the standard output differential between the two lighting modes.
The 9003 uses a P43t base, which is a bayonet-style mount with a 43mm flange. This base type determines physical fitment into the headlight housing.
Because the same bulb number applies to both the high beam and low beam positions on the VT480 Venture, a single replacement bulb type covers both headlight functions.
The 9003 and H4 bulbs share the same dual-filament halogen design and P43t base, making them functionally interchangeable in many applications, though fitment should be confirmed against the specific housing before substitution.