Motorcycle VIN decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN to read the manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture.

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How a motorcycle VIN is built

  • 1-3Manufacturer and country (the WMI)
  • 4-8Description of the machine, coded differently by each maker
  • 9Check digit (required in North America)
  • 10Model year
  • 11Assembly plant
  • 12-17Serial number

Questions and answers

Is the VIN decoder free?

Yes. Enter the VIN and the decoder reads the manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture. No registration is needed.

What does the decoder not show?

It does not show accidents, mileage, theft entries or owners. Those records come from a vehicle history report.

Does the decoder work for scooters and ATVs?

Yes, for any vehicle with a 17-character VIN. Machines with a shorter frame number cannot be read.

Where is the VIN on a motorcycle?

Usually stamped into the frame, often near the steering head, and printed on a plate or sticker. It is also in the registration papers.

Want the history, not just the number?

A history report looks for records tied to the VIN, where available.

Motorcycle history report

Motorcycle VIN decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN to read the manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture.

Free to useNo registrationInstant results