The Yamaha XV700 Virago uses a 9003 bulb size for both high beam and low beam headlight applications. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 1984 to 1987.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The 9003 bulb is the sole bulb type specified across all headlight positions in the Yamaha XV700 Virago headlight bulb specifications.
The 9003 designation follows the ANSI standard used in the United States and Canada, classifying it within a North American bulb nomenclature system.
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 independently.
The bulb 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 standardized bayonet-style mount with a 43mm flange, governing physical fitment into the headlight housing.
Because the Yamaha XV700 Virago (1984-1987) uses the same 9003 bulb for both the high beam and low beam positions, a single bulb type fulfills both functions through its dual-filament construction rather than through two separate bulbs.
The 9003 bulb is electrically and physically equivalent to the H4 bulb used under IEC international standards, though the two designations originate from different regional classification systems and may carry minor manufacturing variations.