Yamaha provides free theft protection. September 2007

The owner, police or insurance companies can cross reference the PIN number on the microdot of any stolen unit with the VIN number of that unit. Warning decals alerting potential thieves that the unit is 'Protected by DataDotDNA' completes the
protection picture.

"This anti-theft initiative offers every Yamaha customer a very real benefit. No one wants their pride and joy stolen and the DataDotDNA system is an effective deterrent that highlights Yamaha's customer focused approach," says YMA Director and General Manager Steven Cotterell.

Each Yamaha dealer has been supplied with free DataDotDNA kits featuring aerosol pressure packs enabling microdots to be easily sprayed onto any unit. Each pack of microdots has a unique PIN number that is placed onto the customer warranty booklet and also entered onto an online warranty registration form. The PIN number is then registered onto the DataDotDNA National Security Register. This register is accessible by police authorities and insurance companies.

YMA covers the cost for DataDotDNA, there is nothing for Yamaha customers to pay.
Each set of dots is valued at RRP $199.95, so there is a measurable benefit in addition to the intangible bonus of theft protection.