Yamaha XV1700 Road Star License Plate Bulb Size

The Yamaha XV1700 Road Star uses a 168 bulb size for the license plate light assembly. The replacement chart covers 2004 to 2009 model year data and specifications.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Size
2004-2009	168

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168

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Additional Notes

The Yamaha XV1700 Road Star uses the 168 bulb for the license plate position across the 2004-2009 model years.
The 168 is classified as a miniature wedge bulb, operating at 12 volts and 4.9 watts.
The T10 designation refers to the bulb's tubular form factor, with the number indicating its width in tenths of an inch, making it a compact, low-profile light source suited to tight mounting spaces such as license plate housings.
The 168 bulb conforms to ANSI standards recognized in both the United States and Canada, meaning it meets a defined set of electrical and physical specifications shared across those markets.
The wedge base design of the 168 eliminates the need for a separate metal contact or bayonet pin, as the base itself acts as the electrical connector when inserted into a compatible socket.
The 4.9-watt rating places the 168 in the low-wattage category, consistent with its role as an auxiliary lighting bulb rather than a primary illumination source.
Because the 168 is an ANSI-standardized type, it is physically and electrically interchangeable with other bulbs sharing the T10 wedge form factor and equivalent voltage and wattage ratings, provided the replacement meets the same specifications.