Outboard identification help

[Blackjack1960]

Hello, I'm new to this forum and need some help identifying the year of my Yamaha outboard.

I recently purchased the motor and was told it was a 2000 or 2001, however the "regular" serial number sticker is worn and I cannot make out any of the numbers/letters. I found the alternate ID/serial number located on the powerhead area (black circular sticker/white strip) and those numbers are: 443795. It is a 50HP, and the engine cover says Precision Blend.

Can anyone identify the year by the alternate number?

Thank you in advance.

[JohnOrrett]

That number, if I'm right, makes it a 50TLRV long shaft, or 50HETO in Europe, which is a 1997 model.
The experts might know better than me :-)

[boscoe99]

I think that John from Liverpool is spot on.

Cheerio.

[Blackjack1960]

Thank you both!