Book Motorcycle Identification
Book Motorcycle Identification
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BY
LEE S. COLE
$15.00
MOTORCYCLE IDENTIFICATION
BY
LEE S. COLE
LEE BOOKS
PO BOX 906
NOVATO, CA 94948
415-897-3550
COPYRIGHT 1986
BY
LEE S. COLE
LEE BOOK
PRINTED IN THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ISBN # 0-939818-11-6
CONTENTS
Motorcycle Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
MONTESA • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 108
MOTO BETA (MB) 109
MOTO GUZZI 110
MZ • • 114
NORTON 115
OSSA • 116
PENTON (KTM) • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • . • • 118
RICKMAN • • • • • • • • • • • • • .
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. • • • • • • • • • • . • .119
ROYAL ENFIELD • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • . . • • .120
SUZUKI • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . . • • • • • • 121
TRIUMPH • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • .130
VELOCETTE .13 3
VESPA • • .134
YAMAHA 136
YANKEE 159
These charts show the approximate location of engine and f rame
numbers for all motorcy cles listed in this book and for mopeds.
If y ou should encounter a vehicle not listed in this publication,
it is suggested that y ou check all the points shown here. Chances
are very good you will find the numbers you are searching for.
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1. Headstock.
2. Left side of crankcase below cy linder.
3. Top of crankcase behind cylinder.
4. Frame X member below junction of saddle and gas tank.
5. Front of crankcase.
6. Top of left side of crankcase.
7. Left side of downtube below headstock.
8. Top of crankcase below cylinder, right side.
9. On cylinder head.
10. Right side rear for, forward of wheel hub.
11. Front of left crankcase.
12. Front lef t downtube.
13. Recess, under left crankcase.
14. Right side radiator frame.
15. Left side of fork to fender extension.
16. Underside of right crankcase.
17. Left side rear for, forward of wheel hub.
18. Right side of down tube below headstock.
19. Right side of crankcase.
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Frame # Frame # Engine #
(Plate) (Stamped) (Stamped)
Ariel 1 1 2
AJS 1 2
BMW 1, 10 1, 18 6, 8
Benelli 7 1 5, 11
Bridgestone 10 8
BSA 1, 7, 1 2 2
Bultaco 1 8
Cagiva 1 1
Can Am 1 26, 5
Capriola 7 2
Fantic 4, 3 (Plate)
Gilera 4 3
Greeves 1 2, 8
Guazzone 12 11
Harley Davidson 1 1 5, 8, 2, 19, 16
Honda 1, 6, 14 1 6, 3, 1 3
Hodaka 7 12 19
Husqvarna 1 19
Indian 1, 17 3, 6, 2
Jawa (C/Z) 1 3, 6
Kawasaki 1 1 3, 6
Laverda 1 1 3, 9
Maico 1 19
Matchless 1 1, 7 2, 6
Monark 1
Montesa 1 5, 3
Moto Beta (MB) 18, 17, 10 3, 19
Motoguzzi 1 8
MZ 1 1 15 (Plate)
Norton 1 1 2
Penton 1
Rickman 1 6, 3, 1 3, 5
Royal Enfield 1 2
Suzuki 1 1 5, 6
Triumph 1 1, 7 2
Velocette 4 6, 1 1
Vespa 12 16
Yamaha 1 13 6, 8
Yankee 1 2
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_ N (Under the cover)
RIGHT
Angel F L Motoguzzi F D
Baretta F J Motobecane A,G E
Batavus G G Odessey 0
Bermuda F E,I Pacer G E
Blanco A G , E Peugeot 0 E
Bravo N D Puch H
Ciao N D Scout B D
Hercules 0 H
Intramotor C I
Jawa F J
Kreidler F E
Ky na st El e ct r ic F
Lazer F L
Malagutti G L
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Lee Books
A Brief History of the Motorcycle
The earliest known version of the motorcycle was the one invented by
Gottlieb Daimler of Germany when he fitted his 4 stroke single
cy linder engine on his son's bicycle. This success did not really
impress Daimler who pursue d his inve ntions in the automobile field.
The "Indian" was conceived by a bicycle racer named Oscar Hedstrom who
became interested in motorcycles. He formed a company with a bicy cle
manufacturer named George Hende l and began producing Indian
motorcycles. At one time, this company produced 400 Indian motorcycles
per day. By the early 1960's, the factory ceased production entirely
and the machine now bearing the name "Indian" is built in Taiwan, China.
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During World War II, Soichiro Honda operated a small plant producing
piston rings for Japanese military vehicles. Following the surrender of
the Japanese, Honda purchased 490 surplus gasoline engines made for the
powering communications equipment. He mounted these on bi cy cles and
Honda Motorcycle Company was in business. He began to produ ce all
necessary components and by the early 1960's Honda Motorcycles were
being introduced to the United States. The rest, as they say, is
history. Honda sells more motorcycles in the United States than all
other manufacturers combined.
California, the state with the grea�est number of motorcy cles, is also
the state with the greatest number of motorcy cle thefts. In 1970 there
were 14, 577 su ch thefts re corded. In 1979 this number had increased �o
24, 6 37 . Of these, 1 3, 264 were listed as recovered. With the coming of
1980's, all vehicle theft experienced a drop in frequen cy and in 1983,
there were 14, 667 motorcycles reported stolen. The recovery percentage
was listed at 6 2.1%. By mid-1984, 6, 94 2 motorcycles were reported as
stolen, a drop of 4% from the year before at mid-point.
At the end of 1984, 14, 690 motorcycles were reported as stolen with
9, 27 2 listed as recovered. Of these, 7, 109 were listed as "driveable"
(probably an over optimisti c view) and the remaining 2, 16 3 wrecked,
stripped and/or burned. The recovery factor was 63. 1%. The popularity
of theft by model followed almost identically with popularity of sale,
with Honda ranked number one followed by Yamaha and Kawasaki.
Motor cy cle theft is not only a problem in North America but in European
countries as well. A special report filed by Larmtjanst Ab in Sweden
reveals that in 1982 the total number of motorcy cles registered in that
country stood at 1 39, 15 1. During that same year 2, 6 10 of these machines
were stolen. The theft frequency was about 2. 3%. Compare this to cars
where frequency was about 1%. At leaast 30% of these stolen motor cycles
were not recovered.
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Investigation of Motorcycle Thefts
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Another contributing factor to motor cy cle theft is the ease with whi ch catt
they can be stolen and disassembled. Ignition locks are relatively easy 1 t(
to defeat annd sometimes duplicate keys are obtained. Motorcycles are Thi!
easy to transport in trucks and vans. Stolen motorcycles are sometimes ' wit!
completely stripped and unidentifiable parts sold. Identification var�
numbers on other stolen motorcycles are removed from frames and
engines. The Western State Auto Theft Investigation manual published by The
the Northwest Chapter lists the following common methods for removing car:
these numbers. idel
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1. Factory numbers are stamped into a cast surface. Grinding the A c'
numbers will leave a fresh area with sharp surfaces or edges. Sometimes, num
the file will slip and leave definite markings on studs and cooling ass
fins. Thieves also sometimes grind off the engine numbers and sandblast lef
the number boss to give it a textured appearan ce. ide
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2. Frame numbers are generally stamped on the fork head or down tube evi
and if ground off will usually leave a flat or oval surface, instead of chr
being round as originally made by the manufacturer. obI
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3. Welding is sometimes used to obliterate factory stampings. On mot
aluminum engines, the heli-ar c process is used. On steel frames the ar c alt
or oxy acetylene welding is used to obliterate the numbers. Both methods Rem
are identifiable by the lack of similarity between the surface of the bad
welded area and the coating or extrusion. Where the differen ce in surf the
face texture is not apparent, other indi cations should be noted, such as ski
depressions or holes where welding slag has been deposited. In cases
where these methods are suspected, confirmation may be readily made by Be
pro cessing the suspected area with an a cid solution or Heinz solution to
and a cotton swab. The area that has been heli-arced or ar c welded will eql
readily show up as a darker irregular oval shaped outline even if other idE
number have been re-stamped. all
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4. Over-stamping the whole number or some digits is very popular and is
similar in concept to the cattle rustler who alters brands on stolen
cattle. Existing numbers are simply altered by changing a 3 to an 8, a
1 to a 7, or 4, or altering any of the numbers in a similar manner.
This often causes numbers altered in this manner to be out of alignment
with original digits and the depth to which the number is stamped may
vary. Often altered numbers will have a blurred appearance.
The "salvage switch" MIO works as well with motorcycles as it �oes with
cars. The thief purchases a wrecked motorcycle and removes the
identification numbers. He then steals a similar machine and places the
identity of the wrecked motorcy cle on the stolen one.
Be certain that when searching for evidence you give a special attention
to locating dies, files, chisels, emery wheels, punches, paint and other
equipment used in removing, altering and replacing motorcycle
identification numbers. Laboratory analysis can match these items with
alteration jobs done on other vehicle in other areas.
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Motorcy cle Records
1. Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
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States.
NATB maintains offices and special agents throughout the United
There is a similar organization in Canada called the
Canadian Automobile Theft Bureau, a branch of the Insurance
Crime Prevention Bureau.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
EASTERN DIVISION:
Francis P. Haberek, Manager Phone 516-921-0200
Thomas J. Cleary, Asst. Mgr. NLETS-ILNATBC03
750 Woodbury - 3rd Floor East
Woodbury, New York 11797
Territory: Connecticut. Delaware. District of Columbia.
Maine. Maryland. Massachusetts. New Hampshire. New Jersey
New York. Pennsylvania. Rhode Island. Vermont.
BRANCH OFFICE
Kemper Building Phone 617-328-2146
150 Newport Avenue NLETS-ILNATBC07
North Quincy, Massachusetts 02171
WESTERN DIVISION:
Charles E. Gray, Manager Phone 312-430-5100
Michael P. Buchanan, Asst. Mgr. NLETS-ILNATBC01
10330 South Roberts Road, 1A
Palos Hills, Illinois 60465
Territory: Colorado. Illinois. Indiana. Iowa
Kansas. Kentucky. Michigan. Minnesota. Missouri.
Nebraska North Dakota. Ohio. South Dakota. Wisconsin
Wyoming.
BRANCH OFFICE:
Suite 320 Clausen Building Phone 313-424-8414
16000 W. Nine Mile Road NLETS-ILNATBC06
Southfield, Michigan 48075
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SOUTHERN DIVISION:
James A. Robertson, Manager Phone 404-3325-3993
Thomas R. Morton, Asst. Mgr. NLETS-ILNATBCII
57 Executive Park Dr. , Suite 420
Post Office Box 95008 Georgia GCIC-GANATBA
Atlanta, Georgia 30347
Territory: Alabama. Florida. Georgia. Mississippi.
North Carolina. Tennessee. Virginia. West Virginia.
SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION:
Charley Evans, Manager Phone 214-484-1400
Bryan L. Clark, Asst. Mgr. NLETS-ILNATBCIO
12200 Ford Road, Suite 362 Texas TCIC-DONA
Dallas, Texas 75234
Territory: Arkansas. Louisiana. New Mexico. Oklahoma.
Texas.
BRANCH OFFICE
9000 Southwest Freeway, Phone 713-988-1158
Suite 206 NLETS-ILNATBC12
Houston, Texas 77074
BRANCH OFFICE
333 Serramonte Plaza Phone 415-756-1576
Daly City, California 94015 NLETS-ILNATBC09
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QUEBEC PROVDCE
G. J. Migeault, Manager Phone 514-288-4103
P. Casey , Chief Special Agent Telex: 05-24166
P. O. Box 488, Stn. B
Montreal, Quebec N3B 3K3 Canada
ATLANTIC PROVINCES
NOVA SCOTIA
G. A. Chisholm, Special Agent Phone 902-422-1260
P. O. Box 3021, Halifax
South Postal Stn.
Halifax, N. S. B3J 3G3 Canada
NEW FOUNDLAND
ALBERTA
E. W. J. Mitchell, Special Agent
P. O. Box 8459, Stn. "F"
Edmonton, Alberta 76H SH3 Canada
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VIN SYSTEMS
Prior to 1980 each manufacturer adopted and put in use their own method
of identifying their product. Some of these systems were all numeric,
some were alpha and numeric. Some series identified the engine alone
with no numbers assigned to the frame. Some sy stems consisted of 12
characters while some had only 4.
It was obvious that a more uniform approach to the problem was needed
and by 1981 a new system was developed after numerous conferences and
experimentation. While there are some problems still existing, this
move toward standardization of the VIN was most welcome. With very few
exceptions it has been adopted. Off road machines are not required to
comply with 17 digit VIN.
The VIN system in use today is described as a "17 character VIN rigid
as to content and position and including a 'check' digit". This
sy stem is illustrated by the following example:
.! .2. 1: .1..
f
l... HD C H
T
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I
World Check
Make Digit
Identifier
l",USA
Mfr. Sequentia
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HD",Harley Production
'
Davidson Engine Year Number
Line Type F-1985
Introduction
Date
10
The method of arriving at the "Che ck Digit" is illustrated by the
following:
- 2
- 3
- 4 5
"
6
- 7 8
- 9
- 10 11
.. 12
.- 13
-
14
. , 15 16 17
.,
C 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 0 9 8 I 7 6 5 4 3 2
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On line "A" enter the 17 digit YIN. On line "B" enter the "assigned
value" of each character of the VIN, utilizing table "B", shown below.
* Multiply the numbers in line "B" with the numbers in line "C", for
each of the 17 digits in the YIN. Record the product of each of these
separate computations in the appropriate boxes in line "D". * Add
together all of the numbers recorded in line "D" and enter the final sum
in the space provided. * Divide the final sum by the number "11". The
remainder of this division is the "Check Digit" (the 9th character of
the 17 digit YIN.) If the remainder of this division is a single digit
number, then it should match the "Check Digit" in the YIN exa ctly. If
the remainder is the number "10" then the "Che ck Digit" is the letter
"X".
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TABLE "B"
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11 1 246
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Check Digit-----4
The WMI is the first three digits of a 17 digit VI N. The first two
digits are allocated by the I nternational Standards Organization and a
record of these is maintained by the Society of Automotive 'Engineers,
I nc. of 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15096, United
State of America. The third digit is allocated by a country's
representative body. For the United 1ingdom, it is the British
Standards I nstitute, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Herts.
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Below are details of the numbers and letters allocated, together with
the recipient country.
1st D 2nd DiBit Country Continent
"
P A to E Philippin es
"
P F to I (except I) Singspore
S A to M (except I ) United lingdom Europe
S A to M (except I ) East Gerlllany
n
U to Y "
S Poland
T A to H Switzerland ."
J to N
"
T Czechoslovakia
P to V (except Q)
"
T Hungary
"
T W to Z Portugal
"
U H to N (except I) Denmark
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1st Digit 2nd Digit Country Continent
"
9 L to R (except Q) Paraguay
"
9 S to W Uruguay
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AJS
Engine Number � Stamped into left side of crank case under cylinder
barrel.
The frame and engine numbers are the same and consist of 5 numbers and
possibly a letter at the end.
VIN SYSTEM
yT r Sequential
Number
E
i
Model
- Enduro
T - Trail/Trial
S - Scrambler
SS - Scrambler with single
rear shock absorber
ARIEL
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BMW
J. T
W ,!. x � 6 6 380 167
Nation
of origin
B-BMW
1
0- 2 wheel
Model
Ch'eck
1
h. b1J
Plant
6-Munich
9-W. Berlin
'
Sequential
W-W. Germany Digit Production
Number
Type Year
I_Motorcycle G-1986
F- 1985
E-1984
D-198 3
C- 198 2
B- 1981
Certification label located on the right side of the frame below the
right engine cylinder. A derivative of this number is stamped into the
down tube brace below headstock on right side. Frame numbers are
protected by inclusive trademark symbols. The number includes the plant
� esignator and sequential number.
Engine Number Same as frame number.
_ Located on right side below
cylinder, near oil dip stick.
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Models: R65 os 3640 (650 c c)
R65LS - 3650 (650cc)
R80G/S - 3480 (798cc)
R80ST - 3490 (798c c)
R80RT - 4480 (798cc)
R 100 - 4350 (980 c c)
R 100eS - 4360 (980cc)
R 100RS - 4370 (980cc)
R 100RT - 4490 (980cc)
Models-
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Year Model EnRine & Frame Number
Type 2 46:
500cc Twin 1970 R50/5 2 900 00 1
600cc Twin 1970 R60/5 2 9 30 00 1
750cc Twin 1970 R75/5 2 970 00 1
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BSA
E K A75R
r
Month of
Mfr.
I
Year
T
Sequential
Production
Mo'del
Designator
Number
A75R 00677
I
Model
I
Sequential
Designator Production
Number
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VIN L OCATION - On 1965 and earlier models, frame number located
near front of gas tank. On 1966 and later models,
frame number stamped lower on frame, almost directly
in front of engine number.
2. Starting in 1969, a BSA logo appears on the engine boss with the
exception of the single cylinder and smaller models.
3. The engine and frame numbers are hand stamped and generally
uneven, although the model designator is usually even and a "jig" is
normally used to stamp these.
Models:
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BENELLI
VIN SYSTEM:
66846
VIN Location -
On current models, this number is stamped on the
right side of the headstock, and on a plate
attached to the down tube. The numbers are
protected by a five point star before and after
the number. On older models, the frame number
was sometimes located on an engine mounting
plate on top of either side of the crankcase
near the engine number.
Engine Number -
Located on the top or lower side of either
crankcase. The numbers are stamped into a raised
boss and are not protected by the stars as is the
frame number. The engine and frame numbers usually
match, but are not always the same.
Models
Range from a 65cc Dynamo Trail bike to the 750cc
SEI model with 6 cylinders
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BRIDGESTONE
Models -
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BULTACO
VIN SYSTEM:
B 132 12345
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Symbol for Model Designator
I � enti"
Frame (2S0cc Sherpa T) Production
Number
VIN Location - Stamped into headstock, right side. The dies are
not unique and the number is not protected with any
distinctive marks.
V.....l2See H . •360ee
. • .
T.....l7See F . •425ee
• .. •
S .....200ee E .....450ec
R• • 22See
• • . D.....47See
P.....2S0ee C.....500ee
N .....27See
Model
Designators Model
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Model Numbers Cont'd
6 Aircooled T. S. S.
7 175cc Blue Mercurio
8 200cc Metralla
10 4-Speed Sherpa T
11 250cc 4-Speed Metisse
13 175cc Red Mercurio
14 125cc T. S. S. Watercooled
16 4-Speed Matador MK I I
17 350cc Bandido
18 360cc Bandido
19 100cc Lobito Trail 4-Speed
20 100cc Lobito Trail 4-Speed
21 175cc Campera 4-Speed
23 250cc Metralla. IT-23 denotes
El Tigre 250cc
24 250cc T. S. S. Watercooled
26 250cc Matador 5-Speed I I I
27 250cc Sherpa T 5-Speed
28 175cc Campera 5-Speed MK I I
29 350cc T. S. S. Aircooled
30 100cc Sherpa S
34 200cc Mercurio
35 200cc Mercurio, IT-35 denotes
El Tigre 200cc
36 175cc Campera 4-Speed
38 100cc Lobito " K"
40 125cc T. S. S. Watercooled
41 250cc T. S. S. Watercooled
42 250cc Pursang MKI I
43 125cc 5-Speed Sherpa S
44 175cc 5-Speed Sherpa S
45 200cc 5-Speed Sherpa S
48 250cc Pursang MKIII
49 250cc 5-Speed Sherpa T
50 350cc Bandido
51 360cc Montadera
54 100cc 5-Speed Lobito Trail MK I I I
61 360cc Bandido I I
62 125cc Lobito Trail MK I I I
63 125cc Sherpa S
66 175cc Sherpa S
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Model Numbers Cont'd
67 200cc Sherpa S
68 250cc Pursang MK IV "A " + "E"
70 360cc Montadero MK11
73 100cc Tiron Mini Bike
74 125cc Lobito MK1V
75 250cc Matador MKlV
76 175cc Lobito MKlV
80 250cc Sherpa T "Campeon"
-
81 360cc Montadero HK 11
82 250cc Matador "SD"
83 125cc Lobito MK V
84 175cc Lobito MK V
85 250cc Alpina
86 250cc Pursang MK V "E"
87 350cc Pursang "E"
89 125cc Pursang MK V
90 250cc Pursang "Astro"
92 350cc Sherpa T
105 250cc Pursang Astro
106 350cc Pursang Astro
107 Matador SD MK V
108 74cc Brinco
110 250cc Kart (Europa)
III 49cc Chispa
115 250cc Alpina
116 350cc Alpina
117 125cc Pursang MI V I I
118 175cc Pursang MI V I I
119 200cc Pursang MI V I I (Europa)
120 250cc Pursang MI V I I
121 360cc Pursang MI V I I
123 360cc Astro
124 250cc Sherpa T
125 350cc Sherpa T
126 74cc Lobito
127 125cc Lobito
128 175cc Lobito
130 74cc Junior
132 250cc Sherpa T
133 350cc Sherpa T
134 200cc Pursang MI V I I I
135 250cc Pursang MI V I I I
136 360cc Pursang MI V I I I
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CAGIVA
V IN SYSTEM:
ZCGBBDFGOFV123456
Elefant 659 - Street Machine
ZCGCBIHI3FV123456
WMI 500/85 - Motocross 500cc
ZCGCBXAX4FV123456
WMX 124/85 - Motocross 125CC
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CAN - AM
VIN SYSTEM:
8 000788
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I
Production
Year·
AM
Division
l: Model
Type
Sequential
Production
Number
En g ine
Displacement
1 • • • Up to 50cc
• • • • 1 • • • Enduro (T'NT)
•
2 • • • 51 to 80cc
• • • • 2 • • • • • • Touring
• • . •
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CAN-AM PRODUCTION SER IES
29
CAPRIOLA
30
DUCAT I
YIN SYSTEM:
ZDM A D 63 X F
r
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pL
I
w.L
T
I
Cubic Check
Category Capacity Digit (B-Bologna)
of
engine
World Sequential
M fr. Production
Identifier Model Horse Year Number
and Make Designator Po ....er G-1986
(Italy and F-1985
Ducati) E-i984
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FANTIC
Models Produced:
RC Caballero 12Scc Road/Trail
Chopper 1 2Scc Road/Street
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GREEVES
33
GUAZZONE
34
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
\
F Y 0 1056 7
\ \ Assembly
Plant
Year Sequential
G& 1986 Production
Fa 1985 Number
E .. 1984
D- 1983
C- 1982
B- 198 1
TYPE
1 Heavyweight
= ( 90 lcc and up )
4 - Middleweight ( 351 - 900cc )
6 - Lightweight ( 350cc and under )
LINE
A - FL
B - FX
C - XL
D - FLT
E - FXR
S - Sidecar
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SERIES
Line "A" Line "D"
A = FLH - A FLT=
E ,. FLT - ( 198 1)
F - FLH - Class ic ( 1981) Line "E"
G - FLH - Classic and Sidecar
H = FLH - Police DLXE A ,. FXR - 80
L = FLH - 80-Heritage B FXRS- 80
K = FLHS -Sport
A .. FXE B - TLE
B - FXEF- 80 C - LTLE- Classic
C - FXS - 80 D - CLE - (W/FLH Classic)
D ,. FXB - 80 E - CLE - (Ordered alone)
E ,. FXWG- 80 F = CTLE- (Ordered c/cycle)
G ,. CTLE- (Ordered alone)
Line "c"
A ,. XLH
B =XLS
ENGINE TYPE
H 4 Cycle V-2 55 HP
J 4 Cycle V-2 60 HP
K ,. 4 Cycle V-2 6 4 HP
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Engine Number - Stamped on the right side of case to right of front
cylinder. Beginning in December, 1982 all 140cc
engines have number stamped on left side below
cylinders. Engine number is a derivative of the
VIN.
EXAMPLE:
C £. !!. F 010567
r
L I
r
I
Line
Series
E
Type
.
Year
Sequential
Production
Number
Supplemental Numbers:
Example: *lA10000HO*
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The VINsystitltl starting in 1970 consi st-s of t he f .o llowtng: the first
two digits indicate the model. tbe next , digits comprise the sequential
numbers. th e nexe digit indicate. tbe manufacturer and the l ast dilit
the mode l year.
lA 100000 .Ii, o
T T
/
/
Mod.e 1 Sequential
Production
Number I
I
I
Mfr.
I
Year
0 .. 70
(H .. Hadey ) 1",71
2.. 12
3 .. 73
4.74
5.. 75
6- 76
7.7'1
8-78
9-79
In 1980 the m.a nufa.cturer' s symbol was changed to rI Jfl
Example:
20201 o
Model
f
I I
Sequential
Production
Mfr.
Symbol
I
Year
Number
The model designator was a160 changed as per the foll owi ng example:
Post 1970 Models
1. FLP. 14
2. 'LR 2A
3,FX 2C
4. ILH 3A
5. 81350 3C
6. ILCEI 4ft
7. GE SA
8. SPRING 5S 6A
9. MLS-!25 7A
10 . 1'1-65-S SA
11 . ERS 7t;
12 . MSR aB
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If the fra�e or engine number requires correction. the number
originally stamped will not be removed. The original number will be
lined out at the factory. The new number or correct number will be
stamped immediately above or below the incorrect number.
Example:
� 11 2 3 4 � 66 7 & 9 9
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CrankC81e
_ . • _
Numb~t'iS!
__ c '
I 3028
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!
'(
Kodel
I
Year
1962
\
Sequential
Prod~et1on
Number
1. 79 123
,
.u!
\
Kodel
\
Year
1979
T
Julian
Date
i
1
1
Sequ~ntial
Production
Humber
40
Following is a list of model prefixes and the ass ociated model for some
crankcas e number:
41
Harley Models Cont'd
lC XR-750 XR-750
2C FX-1200 Super Glide
3C SX-350 Sprint Enduro
4C CR P. O. Engines/Shorttracker
5C MC-65 Minicycle Shortster
6C MSRI00L Baja (was 8B)
7C D4 Golf Car
8C DE4 Golf Car
9C Y440 Snowmobile
ID LE Sidecar
2D X-90 (MC-90) X-90
3D Z-90 (M-90) Leggero (was 8A)
4D XLA ArIH only
5D SX-175 SX-175
6D SX-250 SX-250
7D MX-250 MX-250
8D DE40 Golf Car
9D FXE-1200 Super Glide
IE YE-398 Snowmobile
2E YE-440 Snowmobile
3E SST-125 SST-125
4E XLS Roadster
5E FXEF-1200 Super Glide
6E FXEF-80 Super Glide
7E FLH S Electra Glide
8E GE-1200 Servi-Car
9E SS-250 SS-250
42
Harley Models Cont'd
1G MX-360
2G XLT-1000 XLT Touring
3G FLH-80 Electra Glide
4G RX-250 RX-250
5G FLT Tour Glide
6G FXE-80 Super Glide
7G FXS-80 Super Glide
8G XLP Police Sportster
9G FXWG Wide Glide
1H FXB Sturgis
2H CLE Classic Sidecar
Begin V IN End V IN
1970
1A 10001 HO 1A 26609 HO
2A 10003 HO 2A 26625 HO
3A 10008 HO 3A 26796 HO
4A 10002 HO 4A 35553 HO
1971
1A 10001 HI 1A 33610 HI
2A 10005 HI 2A 34379 HI
2C 10004 HI 2C 33528 HI
4A 10007 hI 4A 33384 HI
43
VIN Cont'd
1972
1A 10108 H2 1A 42294 H2
2A 10001 H2 2A 42296 H2
2C 10002 H2 2C 42278 H2
3A 10004 H2 3A 52540 H2
4A 10059 H2 4A 52487 H2
1973
1A 11791 H3 1A 23410 H3
2A 10003 H3 2A 71933 H3
2C 10000 H3 2C 71927 H3
3A 40001 H3 3A 71876 H3
4A 40002 H3 4A 71774 H3
1974
1A 16605 H4 1A 47381 H4
2A 10015 H4 2A 47388 H4
2C 10010 H4 2C 47393 H4
90 10006 H4 90 47392 H4
3A 10000 H4 3A 47344 H4
1975
1A 13800 H5 1A H5
2A 10000 H5 2A H5
2C 10002 H5 2C H5
90 10001 H5 90 H5
3A 10004 H5 3A H5
1976
1A 21323 H6 1A 53953 H6
2A 10001 H6 2A 55360 H6
2C 10003 H6 2C 53525 H6
3A 10005 H6 3A 55308 H6
4A 10000 H6 4A 5529 1 H6
90 10002 H6 90 55388 H6
44
VIN Cont'd
1977
lA 10011 H7 lA 53887 H7
2A 10001 H7 2A 55191 H7
2C 10114 H7 2C 65487 H7
2F 00277 H7 2F 15631 H7
Only One of 2F 72270 H7
2 G 19844 H7 2G 51061 H7
3A 10000 H7 3A 53775 H7
4A 10006 H7 4A 51552 H7
7E 00142 H7 7E 52036 H7
7F 00001 H7 7F 42896 H7
9D 10230 H7 9D 67556 H7
1978
lA 18625 H8 1A 71081 H8
2A 10001 H8 2A 79543 H8
2C 10002 H8 2C 78051 H8
2F 10004 H8 2F 79716 H8
3A 1 0000 H8 3A 77927 H8
3G 10878 H8 3G 79676 H8
4A 10006 H8 4A 30274 H8
7F 00276 H8 7F 78000 H8
9D 10003 H8 9D 79729 H8
1979
2A 20154 H9 2A 76951 H9
2F 20113 H9 2F 79498 H9
3A 10000 H9 3A 75770 H9
3G 20161 H9 3G 80437 H9
4A 11456 H9 4A 25366 H9
4E 11456 H9 4E 63813 H9
5E 20123 H9 5E 70443 H9
5G 35614 H9 5G 55722 H9
6E 37395 H9 6E 70738 H9
7G 39175 H9 7G 70839 H9
9D 20116 H9 9D 78409 H9
45
VIN Cont'd
1980
1H 18353 JO 1H 18353 JO
1K 24940 JO II 24940 JO
2A 10692 JO 2A 259 12 JO
2H 10002 JO 2H 10007 JO
3A 10 177 JO 3A 33204 JO
3G 10 172 JO 3G 2586 1 JO
3H 1006 1 JO 3H 25847 JO
4E 1 1137 JO 4E 1 1 137 JO
6E 1000 1 JO 6E 25625 JO
7G 10774 JO 7G 25686 JO
7H 13858 JO 7H 24936 JO
9D 10002 JO 9D 253 15 JO
\
numeric characters. The following is a typical ex ample.
FLH " 45
r
Year
-r
Engine
Type
Sequential
Production
and Number
Engine
46
--.
The following list indicates the engine type and/or cubic displacement
of the most common models. The Alpha characters indicate engine type
and cubic displacement. The most common models are:
Beginning in 1962 and continuing until 1969, the first numerical digit
in the production number (the first number following the model
designator) will be an even number for even years and an odd number for
odd numbered years. If the sequential production number contains 5
rather than 4 digits, the first two numbers will be even for even years
and odd for odd numbered years.
47
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
VIN NUMBERS
1958
1 959
1960
1961
48
Harley-Davidson VIN Number Cont'd
1962
1963
1964
49
Harley-Davidson V IN Numbers Cont'd
1 965
1 966
1967
1968
50
Harley-Davidson VIN Number Cont'd
1969
51
HODAKA
YIN SYSTEM
B 12345
\
Number consists of letter prefix and five numerals.
52
A. Motorcycle frame number for Ace 90 (90), Ace 100(92),
Ace 100B (92B), and Ace 100MX(93) - a five digit
number located on the frame above the left rear shock
and preceded by an "A" or "B".
53
HONDA
Honda motorcyc les are manu f actured in Japan , Be l gium , Brazil and the
United States. A c c ording to in formation from R . L. P o l k and Company ,
Detroit , q uoted in "U SA Today" , July 15 , 1985 , Honda outsold al l
other man u facturers c ombined in the first quarter o f 1985. Ho nda's
share o f newly registered motor c y c l es in the U. S. in the same period
was 58 . 66% a c c ording to the same source.
54
VIN 1986-1981
JH2 RC010 6 F -
S 000542
T r
-I i \
\
i Sequential
I I I
Production
\
Number
Check P l ant
Digit
Wor ld Vehic l e Year
M fr. Code G-1986
Identity Inc l uding F,.1985
Type o f E-1984
MC, D-1983
Engine C-1982
& Line B-19 8 l
55
On mini bikes - le f t rear axle moun t .
On Mopeds - lower le f t side o f frame at main s tand bracke t .
Engine Numbers -
The engine number is no t a VI N deriva tive nor a repeat o f the VIN .
It is comprised o f a model code and engine sequen tial production
number .
The d ies used by Honda for s t amping engine and frame n umbers are
uniq u e as t he following illus tratio ns show .
')
12 o L� 567 8 q (J
A B·( E 1- ('1 I:) R 5 T Z
56
The following chart lis ts model numbers and beginning VINs and engine
numbers from 1985-1978 • .
S7
"1
S8
1986 HONDA MOTORCYCLES V I N L I ST CONT'D
59
1985 VIN INFORMATION
60
19S5 VIN INFORMATION CONT'D
61
1985 VIN INFORMATION CONT'D
62
1984 HONDA MOTORCYCLES
63
1984 HONDA MOTORCYCLES CONT'D
64
1984 HO NDA MOTORCYLCLES CONT'D
6S
.-.,
66
1983 HONDA MOTORCYCLES CONT'D
67
1982 HONDA MOTORCYCLES
68
1982 HONDA MOTORCYCLES CONT'D
69
1981 HONDA :'10TORCYCL&S
MODEL VIN NUMBER CARS 1. D . ENGINE NUMBE R
fA-50II A8090*8B100001 A809E-20000 0 1
NC50 AB080*SS400001 ABOSE-HOOOa 1
ruso A.B040*.BSOOOOO 1 ABOl.E-20000 0 1
NASa ABOll *5S200001 ABOIE-52000 0 1
ZSOR A.B020*BS 20000 1 AB02E-S200001
ATGlO TB0300SC600001 1803E-2600001
CT70 DD010*55200001 PB37B DD01&-5200001
C70 DAOIO*BSIOOOOI PB32G DAOIE-210000}
IL80S I1D040*8K100001 PF6SA HD04E-510Q OO l
IRaQ HEOIO*BK2 00001 BEO l E-520aO!) !
CRSOR HE020*BKIOOOOl 11&02&-51000 0:
I .RIOQ IfE030*BKOOOOO1 HE03E-5000001
XLI00S I1D050*8KOOOO01 PD37A HOOSE-50000 0 l
CTllO JDOI0*BSIOOOOl PB21A ,JDOIE-SIOaOO!
ATCIIO T80200BC200001 T502E ... 2200001
CR12SR JEOIO*BC200001 JEOIE-2200001
CB125S JC040*BK700001 PD24A JC048-270000 1
I1..125S JD020*B[200001 PD13A JD02E-520000 1
XL185S MD020*tHC2 0000 1 PDDS 1'1D02£-5200001
A1C18SS TB OIOOBCIOOOOI 1801E-210000 1
IR200R ME040*BKOOOOOl ME0 4E-50000 01
XR200 MB020*B[200001 ME02E-52000 01
CM200T MCOIO*BMIOOOOI PD23A MCOI.E-210000 !
A1C200 TS0500SCOOOOOl TBOSE-ZOOOOOI
XR250R MEOIO*BM200001 MEOIE-52.0000J
FL250 TB0400BC400001 TB04£-240000J
CR250R HE030*BC300001 ME03E-2300 001
XL250S MOO 1O*BM30aOOl PDlO! MDO lE-5 3000 0 1
ATC2 50 R TB06 008COOOOOl T1306£- 2000001
CM400E NC O11 *B~nooo o 1 va22A NCOIE-410000 1
CM4 0Q1 NCO I O*BM200001 VB22A NC01E-2200001
CH4 00C NC012*BMoaoaOl VB22A NCO 1£-22 0000 1
0 14 00 ." NC020*BM200001 VB24C NC0 2E-22 0000l
CB400T NC030·BMI OOOOl VB2 2B !\ICQ3 E-21 00001
CR4S0R PE022*BCOOOOOI PE 0 2E-5 000001
CX500D PC011*BM200001 VB28A PCOIE-42 000 01
CXSOOC PCOIO*SM200001 VB 25A PCOIE-2 2GClClOl
XR500 R PEOIO*BM20000 1 PE OIE-52 00001
XL500 S PDOIO*BM200001 PDO iB PDQ lE- 52 0000 1
GL50 0 PC020*BMOOOOOl VB29A PC02E-2 00000 1
GL 5001 PC021*BMOOOOO l VB29A PC0 2E- 2000001
70
1981 HONDA MOTORCYCLES CONT'D
71
1980 HONDA MOTORCYCLES
72
1979 HONDA MOTORCYCLES
73
1978 HONDA MOTORCYCLES
MODEL VIN NUMBER CARB 1. D . ENGINE NUMBER
74
THIS CHART LISTS MODELS , rRA~E AND ENGINE NUMBERS FROM 1968-197 5
HONDA XOTORCYCLE~
75
1968 - 1975 HONDA MOTORCYCLES CONT'D
76
1968 - 1975 HONDA MOTORCYCLES CONT'D
77
1968 - 1975 HONDA MOTORCYCLES CONT'D
78
1968 - 1975 HONDA MOTORCYCLES CONT'D
* O f f Road Only
** Competition Only
*** Mopeds
79
MODEL YEAR FIRS T FRAME FIRS T ENGINE ENGINE
DES IGNATION MODEL NUMBER NUMBER LOCATION ON
CRANKCASE
80
MODEL YEAR FIRST FRAME FIRST ENGINE ENGINE NUMBER
DESIGNATOR MODEL NUMBER ( VIN ) NUMBER ON CRANKCASE
81
MODEL YEAR F I RST FRAME FIRST ENGINE ENGINE NUMBER
DESIGNATOR MODEL NUMBER ( VIN ) NUMBER ON CRANKCASE
* O f f Road On l y
** Competitio n
83
MODEL YEAR FIRST FRAME FIRST ENGINE ENGINE NUMBER
DESIGNATOR MODEL NUMBER { VIN � NUMBER LOCATION
ON CRA N KCASE
MT12S-76 1976 MT12S-3000001 MT12SE-3000001 TOP
MT12S-76 1976 MT12S-3000001 MT12SE-3000001 TOP
***MT12SR-78 1978 MT125R2F-1081 MT125 R2E-1081 TOP
XL12 5 1974 XL125-1000001 XL125SE-1000001 LEFT SIDE
XL12SK1 1975 XL125-ll00001 XL125E-1100001 LEFT SIDE
XL12 5-76 1976 X L12 5-1200001 XL125E-1200001 LEFT SIDE
XL12S-77 1977 XL125-200000 5 XL125 E-2000005 LEFT SIDE
XL125-78 1978 XL12 5-2100001 XL125E-2100001 LEFT SIDE
XL125 S 1979 L12SS- 5000001 L12SSE-SOOOOOl LEFT SIDE
XL12SS 1980 JD02-S000001 JD02E-SOOOOOl LEFT SID E
XL12SS 1981 JD020*BK200001 JD02E-5 200001 LEFT SIDE
CB12SS1 1974 CB12SS-ll00001 CB125SE-llOOOOl LEFT SIDE
CB12SS2 197 5 CB12SS-1200001 CB12SSE-1200001 LEFT SIDE
CB12SS-76 1976 CB125S-1300001 CB12SSE-1300001 LEFT SIDE
CB12SS-78 1978 CB12SS-1S00001 CB12SS E-1500001 LEFT SIDE
CB125S 1979 CB12SS-S000001 CB12SSE-SOOOOl LEFT SIDE
CB12SS 1980 JC04-S100001 JC04E-S100001 LEFT SIDE
CB12SS 1981 JC040*BK700001 JC04E-2700001 LEFT SIDE
**CR12SM 1974 CR12SM-1000001 CR125ME-1000001 TOP
***CR125M1 1975 CR125M-2000001 CR12SME-2000001 TOP
*CR12SM076 1976 CR12SM-3000001 CR12SME-3000001 TOP
*CR12SM-77 1977 CR12SM-3100001 CR12SME-3100001 TOP
*CR12SM-78 1 978 CR12SM-3200001 CR12SME-3200001 TOP
**CR125R 1979 JEOl-2000001 JE01E-2000001 TOP
CR12SR 1980 JEOl-2100001 J E01E-2100001 TOP
CR12SR 1981 JE010*BC200001 JE01E-2200001 TOP
*TL12SKI 1974 TL12S-ll00001 TL12SE-llOOOOl LEFT SIDE
*TL12SK2 1975 TL125-1200001 TL12SE-1200001 LEFT SIDE
*TL12S-76 1976 TL12SS-1000001 TL12SSE-1000001 LEFT SIDE
CL12SS1 1974 CL12SS-1200001 CL12SSE-1200001 LEFT SIDE
CT 125 1977 CT12S-10100S1 CT12SE-10100S1 LEFT SIDE
*ATCllO 1979 ATC110-2000001 ATCllOE-2000001 LEFT SIDE
ATX110 1980 TB02-2000001 TB02E-2000001 LEFT SIDE
*ATCllO 1981 TB0200BC200001 TB02E-2200001 LEFT SIDE
CTllO 1980 JD01-S000001 JD01E-SOOOOOl LEFT SIDE
CT110 1981 JD010*BS100 001 JD01E-S100001 LEFT SIDE
XL100 1974 XL100-1000001 XL100E-1000001 LEFT SIDE
XL100KI 197 5 XL100-ll00001 XL1OOE-ll00001 LEFT SIDE
* O f f R oad Only
** C o mpe t itio n
84
MODEL YEAR FIRS T FRAME FIRS T ENGINE ENGINE NUMBER
DES IGNATOR MODEL NUMBER ( VIN) NUMBER LOCATION
ON CRANKCASE
XL l OO-76 1976 XL l OO-12 0000 l XL l OOE-120000l LEFT S I DE
XL l OO-77 1977 XL l OO- 130000 l XL l OOE-130000l LEFT S IDE
XL l OO-78 1978 XL l OO- 140000 l XL l OOE- 140000l LEFT S IDE
XL l OOS 1979 HDOl-SOOOOO l HOO l E-SOOOOO l LEFT S IDE
XL l OOS 198 0 HDO l -S l OOOO l HOO l E-SlOOOO l LEFT S IDE
XL l OOS 198 1 HDOSO*BK00000 1 HOOSE- SOOOOOI LEFT S I DE
* XR l OO 1981 HE0 30*BKOOOOOl HE0 3E-SOOOOOl LEFT S ID E
CT90KS 1974 CT90- l S0000 l CT90E- 1 S0000 l LEFT S IDE
CT90K6 1975 CT90- l 60000 l CT90E-160000l LEFT S ID E
or CT90- l 62000 l o r CT90E-162000l LEFT S IDE
CT90-76 1976 CT90- l 70000 l CT90E-170000l LEFT S I DE
CT90-77 1977 CT90- l 80000 l CT90E-180000l LEFT S I DE
CT90-78 1978 CT90-l90000 l CT90E- 190000l LEFT S I DE
CT90 1979 CT90-S00000 l CT90E-SOOOOOl LEFT S IDE
*ATC90K2 1974 ATC90- l 30000 1 ATC90E-130000l LEFT S IDE
*ATC90K3 1975 ATC90-l40000 l ATC90E- 140000l LEFT S ID E
*ATC90-76 1976 ATC90- l S0000 1 ATC90E-1S0000 l LEFT S IDE
*ATC90-77 1977 ATC90- l 60000 l ATC90E-160000l L E FT S I D E
*ATC90-78 1978 ATC90- l 70000 l ATC90E-170000l LEFT S I DE
S T90 K l 1974 S T90- l l 0000 l S T90E-1l0000 1 LEFT S I DE
ST90K2 1975 S T90- l 2 0000l S T90E-12 00001 LEFT SIDE
**CR90R 1980 HE0 2 -S00000l HE02E-SOOOOOl LEFT S I D E
**CR8 0R 1981 HE020*BK l OOOO l HE02E-SlOOOOl LEFT S I DE
* XR80 1979 HEO l -SOOOOO l HEO l E-SOOOOO l LEFT S I D E
* XR80 1980 HEO l -S l OOOO l HEOlE-SlOOOOl LEFT S I DE
* XR80 1981 HEO l O*BK2 0000 l HEO l E-S20000l LEFT S I DE
XL8 9S 1980 HD04-S00000 l H004E-SOOOOOl LEFT S I DE
XL80S 1981 HD040*BLlOOOO l H004E- S l OOOOl LE FT S ID E
XL7S-77 1977 XL7S- l 00000l XL7SE- l OOOOOl LEFT S IDE
XL7S-78 1978 XL7S- l l 0000 l XL7SE-1 l 00001 LEFT S I DE
XL7S 1979 XL7S-S00000 l XL7SE-SOOOOOl LEFT S ID E
* XR7SK l 1974 XR7S- 1 10000l XR7SE-l l OOOO l LEFT S I DE
* O f f Road Onl y
*Competition Onl y
8S
EXAMPLES OF SERIAL NUMBER STAMPINGS :
.
ft.�"'.,;i'i::. · ·:'-:-?=--.-- �:'- ' " .
i :r:�
liA:. �.y
h:�.t;;)
;'
(. ) t, .�_ B .
'
-,
..
:-:: : ";
. '
.f... .... : ( . ' �
: �l :: CPQ.
�.
�. . , ;
:':'A:'·' ffr�:\�
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER �.��. �.. ' -..� . .' . ";::
.-.� :!,'...;, �
I. " \: I·.·V.: . .� · -· �l -,
.
86
HUSQVARNA
VIN S YS TEM :
7
2 7 64S
Model
\
S e q u e nt i a l
T ype P r odu c t i o n
Num b e r
l2SXC - T SOOCR - MX
l2SCR - MX SOOXC - T
2S0CR - E SOOAE - E
2 S0XC - MX SOOTX -MX
2S0\�R - T SlOTX - T
2S0WRX - E SlOTE - E
400WR - E
202 8 l234S
I
Mode l
\
Seq uent i a l
P r odu c t i o n
2 02 8 - 2 S0CR N u mbe r
87
INDIAN
Indian Motorcycle Company of Taiwan now b uilds only ATV's and Mopeds.
From 1970-1976, the Indian motorcycle was assembled in Taiwan from parts
made in Japan, Italy and Taiwan. From 1909-1953, the Indian motorcycle
was built in the United States.
VIN SYSTEM:
20 1 � � 001234
\
I
I
/
Model Phase
I!
Year
\
Month
\
Sequential
Number Number of of Production
Prod uction Production N umber
Model Number
88
•
YIN System Cont'd
348 196
-r-
I
,
1948 year
I
Sequential
Model Production
2nd and 3rd Number
digit indicates
year built
Engine Number
CDH ....l.1L
l
I
;
I
7 Sequential
"Chief" Production
Number
VIN Location - Serial number is stamped on face of left rear fork end.
Vehicles produced:
Indian 35 - 2 cylinders
Indian 45 - 2 cylinders
Indian 74 - 2 cylinders
Indian 4 - 4 cylinders
Dispatch Tow - 2 cylinders
89
J AW A / CZ
YIN SYSTEM:
5 90 o 0763 1
T
Model
Number
s." l nti.,
Production
Number
Engine Number Stamped into crankcase, top side, right. Engine and
serial numbers are not the same.
90
KAWASAKI
VIN SYSTEM:
Kawasaki motorcycles follow the 17 digit VIN system. The full VIN is
stamped on the headstock and is repeated on the Federal Certification
label. On off road motorcycles, the 17 digit VIN is stamped but there
will be no Federal Certification label.
Beginning on August 18, 1980, Kawasaki began to apply the 17 digit VIN
to all models. During early 198 1, a miscalculation was made because of
using an incorrect code and 3, 136 model KZ440A2 and KZ440D2 motorcycles
with a "B" assembly plant code were stamped with incorrect check
digits. These vehicles are:
91
VIN SYSTEM: 198 1- 1986
JKA KZ F H 1 6 D
-
A 0 1 5 146
\
,
f
r I
i
,
i
,
I i I
World Variation Check Assembly
Mfr.
Identity
Code Digit I
Year
Plant Sequential
Production
(J-Japan) B - 198 1
I-U S Engine C= 1982
Displacement D= 1983
E .. 1984
F - 1985
G - 1986
M o del
Line
and
Engine
Type
92
VIN System Cont'd
KZ 6S0D 0 1060 1
Hl !.
-,-
I
s" . ti.l
Number Production
Number
Engine
Size
(cc)
O R:
\
T
066 "
Model Sequential
(HI-SOOcc) Production
Number
93
VIN System Cont'd
KZYOOE E
I T
7
I
Model "E" Sequential
for Production
Engine Number
KA E 0063 12
�
r
i
Model seq ntlal
Production
Number
"E"
Engine
94
The following chart lists the location of engine and frame numbers from
1965-1975
95
Location of Engine and Frame numbers from 1965-197 5 Cont'd
96
Following is a chart listing various models with engine and frame
pre-fixes and their beginning and ending sequential numbers;
1969 - 1980
97
KAWASAKI 1980
98
KAWASAKI 1979
99
KAWASAKI 1978
100
KAWASAKI 1977
101
KAWASAKI 1976
102
KAWASAKI 1975
I
4054
G4TRE G4083000-091604 G4E077300-085908
4802
HIF HIF32400-46991 KAFI02400-117002
H2C H2F42547-47556 H2E42827-47866
K080 K0080AOOOOOI-002017 K0080AEOOOOOI-002019
G56 G5070500-091607 G5E69700-90817
3100
K0125 K1500001-504031 KIE500001-504027
0335
KS125A Kl O18862-033403 KIE018961-033496
7
KT250 KT200151-0.4650 KT2EOOO151-004704
6902
Fl l13 F1l 31686-42637 Fl 1E31700-42688
KX125A KI-905001-908500 FIE905061-908613
KX250A K2-903602-907613 K2E903681-907783
KX400 K5903001-905522 K5E903001-905584
KZ4000 K45000001-505976 K4E040507-050190
5032 II ZIB ZIF47500-85648 ZIE047500-085847
..>.,.
103
KAWASAKI
104
LAVERDA
Yin Location - On frame under seat. Also VIN and model number
on plate attached to left side of headstock.
May also be found stamped into headstock at that
location.
10 5
j
MAICO
106
MATCHLESS
107
KONtES!
50 M
T \"
:\
\
Meldel Sequential
Designator Production
50-COTA 25C Number
Montesa
VIN Location - On headstock
Engine Number - Same 8S VIN
Engine Number Location - On front engine mount or on front of
right side of crankcase mounting flange. Also on top of
crankcase.
M9dels Imported - 1985
COTA 242 Ti*
Enduro 25087 EL·
COTA 348 T/L*
COTA 330 TI*
Enduro 360H7 EL
* • TR ,. Trials
It ,. Enduro W/ Lights
T/ L- Trail W/ Llghts
108
MOTO BETA (MB)
These vehicles are built in Italy. None are imported into the
U S.
.
109
MOTO GUZZI
llO
The following chart list s frame and engine number in formation
from 1966-1975.
MOTO GUZZI
Approximate Frame/Engine
Model CC's Number Year
111
MOTO GUZZI Cont'd
112
MOTO GUZZI Cont'd
113
MZ
114
NORTON
VIN SYSTEM:
850 F112356
I
Model Size
\
Sequential
(850 cc) Production
Number
,
314 62
115
OSSA
E-Enduro
T-Trial
(cc)
Super Pioneer -175-RT
Super Pioneer -244-RT
Desert Phantom -244"'RT
GP 11 Phantom -244-MX
Plonker -310-RT
Mountaineer -310-RT
RT-Road/Trail
MX-Motocross
116
Prior to this, the following chart may be used for information on
engine size, type, VIN parameters and years o f distribution in the
US.
117
PENTON (Also called KTM)
VIN SYSTEM:
V023
Prior to 1972
1065076
Since 1973
Models Produced:
ll8
RICKMAN
( No longer in Production )
1 19
ROYAL ENFIELD
120
SUZUKI
VIN SYSTEMS:
J S 1 G U 7 A F 2 10 1039
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Mfr.
Id entifier
( JzJapan )
Type
&
Line
Design
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Se,nonce \ Year
E-1984
F- 1985
G-1986
Sequential
Production
Num ber
; ,
i
Make Engine Series As s em bly
Suzuki Displacement Plant
& Horsepower
12 1
SUZUKI Cont'd
B-Business
F-Family
G-Touring - L Type Multi Cyl Engine
L-Leisure
N-Touring - Single Cyl Engine
V-Touring - V Type Engine
S-On and Off Road Enduro
Engine Engine
Disp. cc HP ll!!!.!.. Disp. cc HP �
Under 50 Under 2. 0 Z 45 1-500 27. 0-55 M
Under 50 2. 1-6. 5 A 50 1-600 30. 0-66. 0 N
51-70 3. 0-9. 1 B 60 1-700 36. 00-77. 0 P
71-80 4. 2- 10. 4 C 70 1-800 42. 088. 0 R
81-90 4. 8- 1 1. 7 D 801-900 48. 0-99. 0 T
1 1 1- 125 6. 6- 16. 3 F 100 1-1 100 60. 0-2 1. 0 U
126- 1855 7. 6-24. 0 G 1 10 1- 1200 66. 0-123. 0 V
186-200 1 1. 2-26. 0 H 1201-1300 72. 0- 143. 0 W
201-250 12. 0-32. 5 .J 1301-1400 78. 0- 154. 0 X
251-400 15. 0-44. 0 K Over 140 1 O ver 84. 0 Y
401-450 24. 0-49. 5 L
Engine Type
2 Stroke 1 Cylinder 1
2 Stroke 2 Cylinder 2
2 Stroke 3 Cylinder 3
4 Stroke 1 Cylinder 4
4 Stroke 2 Cylinder 5
4 Stroke 3 Cylinder 6
4 Stroke 4 Cylinder 7
122
VI N Cont'd
123
Initial Serial Numbers of 1971 Models
� Frame Engine
124
Initial Serial Numbers of 1973 Models
125
1974 Models Cont'd
Frame En�ine
�
TS400L not available not available
TM400L TM400-33482 TM400-33s00
TsOOL TsOO-68 083 TsOO-68 08 3
GT5s0L GTssO-36266 GTssO-378 sl
GT7s0L GT7s0-40247 GT7s0-4304l
126
1977 Models Cont'd
127
1978 Models Cont'd
123
Initial Serial Numbers of 1980 Models
129
TRIUMPH
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World Engine Check
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Year Sequential
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Manufacturer 75�750cc Digit D=1983 Production
Identifier C-1982 Number
and Make B .. 1981
(England",
Triumph)
Month
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Sequential
- \
Model
of Production Designator
Mfr. I
Year
Number
130
-
1975 1970
Trident-7S0 Bonneville-6S0-T120R
(Only model produced) Bonneville-7S0-T120RT
1974 Trident-7S0-TlSO
Bonnev1ITe-7S0-T140V Tiger-6S0-TR6R
Trident-7S0-TlSSOV Daytona-SOO-TlOOR
Tiger-7S0-TR7RJ Trophy-2S0-TR2SW
Daytona-SOO-TlOOR Trophy-SOO-TlOOc
Trophy Trail-SOO-TRST Trophy-6S0-TR6C
Avenger-SOO-TRSHI
1969
1973 Bonneville-6S0-TI20R
Bonneville-7S0-T140 orT140RV Trident-7S0-TlSO
Trident-7S0-TlSOV Tiger-6S0-TR6R
Tiger-7S0-TR7RV Daytona-SOO-TIOOR
Daytona-SOO-TlOOR Trophy-2S0-TR2SW
Trophy Trail-SOO-TRST Trophy-SOO-TIOOC
Hurricane-7S0-TRX7S Trophy-6S0-TR6C
1972 1968
Bonneville-6S0-T120R Bonneville-6S0-T120R
Bonneville-6S0-T120RV or T120V Tiger-6S0-TR6R
Trident-7S0-TlSO Daytona-SOO-TlOOR
Trident-7S0-TlSOV Trophy-2S0-TR2SW
Tiger-6S0-TR6R Trophy-SOO-TIOOC
Tiger-6S0-TR6RV Trophy-6S0-TR6C
Daytona-SOO-TlOOR
Trophy-6S0-TR6C
Trophy-SOO-TlOOC
1971
Bonneville-6S0-T120R
Bonneville-6S0-T120RV
Trident-7S0-TlSO
Trident-7S0-TlSOV
Tiger-6S0-TR6R
Daytona-SOO-TlOOR
Trophy-6S0-TR6C
Trophy-SOO-TlOOC
Blazer-2S0-T2SSS
Trail Blazer-2S0-T2ST
131
Vin System - Prior to 1969 the VIN was composed of a model
designator as a prefix, followed by two letters which represented
\
the engine size and a five digit sequential production number.
F T
Tl ' 12 45
132
VELOC ETTE
133
VESPA
VIN SYSTEM: All Vespa products have a prefix that precedes the
frame serial number. This prefix corresponds to the following
indentification:
134
Frame and Engine Number Locations
Frame Number - Stamped on body, left side, below left cowl next to
exhaust pipe.
Model - VSElT
Model - VSB3T
135
YAMAHA
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Mfr.
Model
Code I
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Digit
\ Sequential
Production
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Number
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Identifier I
( J",Japan ) \
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Make Not Yeu
( YA=Yamaha ) U sed F-1985
G 1986
As semb ly
P lant
( A-Iwata )
136
1985 Motorcycl e Frame, Engine, and Model Numbers
STREET
STARTING STARTING
ACTUAL MODEL PRIMARY YIN /FR AME
MODEL DISPLACEMENT CODE ID NUMBER NUMBERS
ENDURO
XT600N 595 49N 49N -005l0l JYA49NOO( )FA005l01
XT600NC 595 49R 49R-002l0l JYA49ROO( )FA002101
XT350N 346 57T 57T-000l01 JYA57TOO( )FAOOOl01
XT350NC 346 56R 56R-000lOl JYA56ROO( )FAOOOlOl
OFFROAD
TT600N 595 55U 55U-000l01 JYA55UOO( )FAOOOlOL
YZ490N 487 57H 57H-000l01 JYA57HOO( )FAOOOl01
TY350N 341 46Y 46Y-000l01 JYA46YOO( )FAOOOlOl
YZ250N 246 56A 56A-000l01 JYA56AOO( )FAOO0101
IT200N 195 43G 43G-007l01 JYA43GOO( )FA007l0l
BW200N 196 54G 54G-000lOl JYA54GOO( )FAOOOlOl
YZ125N 123 55Y 55Y-000lOl JYA55YOO( )FAOOOl01
YZ80N 83 58T 58T-000lOl JYA58TOO( )FAOO0101
PW80N 79 2lW 2lW-110l0l JYA2lWOO( )FA110l01
137
Iio...
1985 Motorcycles Cont'd
STARTING STARTING
ACTUAL MODEL PRIMARY VIN /FRAME
MODEL DISPLACEMENT CODE ID NUMBER NUMBERS
OF FROAD
PW50N 49 36E 36E-008l0l JYA36EOO( )FAOO8l0l
MOTO-4
YFM200N 196 52H 52H-OOOlOl JY452HOO( )FCOOOlOl
YFM80N 79 55X 55X-OOOlOl JY455XOO( )FCOOOlOl
TRI-MOTO
YTZ250N 246 38 W 38W-OOOlOl JY338WOO( )FCOOOlOl
YTM225DXN 223 29U 29U-lOOlOl JY329UOO( )FClOOlOl
YTM200ERN 196 52G 52G-OOOlOl JY352GOO( )FCOOOlOl
YTM200N 196 2lV 2lV-160l0l JY32lVOO( )FC160l0l
YTl25N 123 21Y 2IY-070l0l JY32lYOO( )FC070l0l
YT60N 59 36R 36R-063l0l JY336ROO( )FC063l0l
RIVA
XC180DN 171 54L 25J-136l0l JYA25JOO( )FA136101
XC180DNC 171 54M 25J-136l0l JYA25HOO( )FA136l01
XC180ZN 171 46T 25J-14110l JYA25JOO( )FA141l0l
XC180ZNC 171 46T 25H-14ll0l JYA25HOO( )FA14ll0l
XC125N 124 50M 50M-OOOlOl JYA50MOO( )FAOOOlOl
XC125NC 124 SON 50N-OOOlOl JYA50NOO( )FAOOOlOl
CV80N 79 32Y 32Y-OOOlOl JYA32YOO( )FA662l0l
,C ASON 49 20G l4T-662l01 JYA14TOO( )FA662101
138
1983 & 1 /2 -1984 Motorcycle Frame, Engine & Model Numbers
STREET
ENDURO
OFF-ROAD
TT600L 595 34K 34K-020101 JYA34KOO( )EA020101
YZ490L 487 40T 40T-000 I01 JYA40TOO( )EAOOO I01
YZ250L 246 39X 39X-000 I01 JYA39XOO( )EAOO0101
YZ125L 123 39W 39W-000 I01 JYA39WOO( )EAOOO I01
YZ80L 83 39K 39K-000101 JYA39KOO( )EAOOO I01
IT490L 487 26A 26A- I00101 JYA26AOO( )EA100101
IT200L 195 43G 43G-000I0l JYA43GOO( )EAOOO I01
l39
MOTORCYCLE FRAME, ENGINE AND MODELS NUMBERS Cont'd
RIVA - 1984
TRI-MOTO - 1984
140
1982 MOTORCYCLE FRAME, ENGINE & MODEL NUMBERS
STREET
ENDURO
OFF-ROAD
14 1
1982 MOTORCYCLE FRAME, ENGINE, AND MODEL NUMBERS CONT'D
OFF-ROAD Cont'd
TZ60J 5Il-000101
TZ80J 512-000101
TZ100J 513-000101
TZ125J 514-000101
YZ250J 5X5-000101
YZ490J 5X6-000101
YTl25J 5V6-000101
YTl75J 5V7-000101
142
1981 MOTORCYCLE FRAME, ENGINE, AND MODEL NUMBERS.
ENGINE/FRAME PREFIX
MODEL (DESIGNATES MODEL) 17 DIGIT START NO.
143
YIN Locations - Stamped into the right side of headstock. In 1981
and 1982 model s this number con si sted of a nine digit number
that was a derivative of the fu l l 17 digit YIN.
Engine If: 5 9 J 0 0 0 1 0 1
144
VIN SYSTEM: 1974-1980
In 1974 the mode l number was changed and indicated the fo l lowing:
DT 100 A
(Enduro) (Cubic Centimeters) (1974 )
Prefix Type
LB Street - 2 stroke
RD
RS
LC
QT
SR Street - 4 stroke
TX
XS
XJ
GT Mini
DT Enduro
IT
IT Off-Road
TT
YT
MX Moto Cross-Regu
- la r
YZ Racer
SC Scrambler
TA Road Race r - Air Cooled
TZ Wate r cooled
TY T ria l
145
VIN System Cont'd
Example:
r T
Modell : A F rame ,
I
351-123456
Engine Number Locations: - This va ried acco rding to mod e l and engine
size.
146
The fo l lo wing chart shows mode l number, frame prefix and engine
number location from 1974-1976.
1274 MODELS
STREET
STREET /TRAIL
MOTOCROSS
TRIALS
147
VIN Sytem Cont'd
STREET/TRAIL
MOTOCROSS
TRIALS
148
VIN System Cont'd
STREETLTRAIL
MOTOCROSS
TRIALS
STREET
RACER
149
This system was not absolute, however, and whi le the mode l numbe rs
c ontinued to show type, engine size and yea r, most late 1976
models and those following showed f rame p refixes with a number, a
letter and a number.
I
Hodel
I
Sequential
P roduction
Number
Yin Location: The f rame number was stamped on the right side of
the headstock. Prior to 1969 the VIN was stamped on the left side
of the front down tube of the f rame.
Engine Numbers - P rio r to 1971 the Yamaha engine numbe r was not
the same as the f rame (VIN) number. The location of this number
was genera l ly on the left side of the c rankcase be low the
carburetor. The larger engines (650cc and 750cc) we re stamped on
the front of the engine.
FACTORY INFORMATION
150
Due to the fact that the frame and engine prefixe s are different
on the o lder mode l Yamahas. it i s e ssential that both the VIN and
engine number be checked when making an inquiry through SVS or
NCIC. It should be noted that there are Yamaha mode l s· that
pos se s s different sequentia l number s as we l l as different
prefixes. These instance s are rare but do exist.
151
MODEL YEAR ENGINE FRAME BEGIN. END
152
MODEL YEAR ENGINE FRAME BEGIN. END
153
MODEL YEAR ENGINE FRAME BEGIN. END
20101 451 20
DT-1E 1971 DTlF DTlF 00101 0349 2
DTl-MX 1971 DT1F DTlF 90101 93694
DTlOOA 1974 437 437 000101 0 2 3094
DTl 2 5A 1974 444 444 000101 019910
DTl75A 1974 443 443 000101 0 2 58 2 0
DT 2 50A 1974 450 450 000101 031781
DT360A 1974 446 446 000101 027673
DT 2 197 2 DT1F DT1F 105101 134781
DT 2 -MX 197 2 DT1F DT1F 185101 195637
DT3 1973 DTlF DTlF 135101 165633
GTl 1973 393 393 000101 025690
GTMXA 1974 367 367 100101 110730
GTMX 1973 267 267 000101 017860
GT80A 1974 393 393 100101 117 240
G5T 1969 G5 G5 200101 211043
G5S 1969 G5 G5 300101 30 2100
G6S 1969 G5 G5 310101 314600
G65B 1970 G5 G5 3 20101 323480
G7S 197 2 G5 G5 330101 336540
HS1 1970 HS1 HS1 000101 305970
HS1B 1971 HS1 HS1 307101 309160
HT-1 1970 HTl HTl 200101 214450
HT-1B 1971 HTl HTl 215101 2 29459
HT-1MX 1971 HTl HTl 000101 0 23405
JT-1 1971 JTl JTl 000101 041708
JT-1L 1971 JT1 JTl 200101 211048
JT- 2 197 2 JT1 JTl 300101 330000
JT- 2 MX 197 2 JTl JTl 50101 71730
LS2 197 2 LS2 LS2 000101 013440
LT2 197 2 LT2 LT2 000101 031 280
LT2 M 197 2 LT2 LT 2 100101 104430
LT3 1973 LT2 LT2 035101 071760
LTMX 1973 LT2 LT2 105101 113130
L 2 CM 1967 L2 L2 550001 554939
L5T 1969 L5 L5 000101 015810
LSTA 1969 L5 L5 010101 015810
MG1B 1964 G1 M3 200031 208810
MJ2 196 2 J2 M3 800001 800767
MJ 2B 1962 J2B M3 800 263 808363
MJ 2 T 1965 J2B M3 505678 521732
MIlOOA 1974 427 427 000101 01 2030
MIl 25A 1974- 402 402 000101 009 2 2 0
MIl75A 1974 455 455 000101 006305
MI250 1973 364 364 000101 011040
MI250A 1974 364 364 0 20101
154
MODEL YEAR ENGINE FRAME BEGIN. END
155
MOD EL YEAR ENGINE FRAME BEGIN. END
156
1976
DT250C 450500101/505102
YZ250C 5091000101 509103405
TY250C 493100101 493101209
RD400 lAlOOOI0l lAlO17310
DT400C 501200101 501211470
YZ400C 510100101 510102838
XS500C IJ3000101 IJ3008500
TT500C 583000101 583006370
XT500C lE6000101 lE6011360
XS650C 447200101 447211894
XS750D IJ7000101
IT400C 510200101 510205196
XS360C 169000101 lL9005843
TZ250C 430993101 430993235
TZ750C 409100101 409100140
1977
157
1977 Cont'd
1978
LB802AE 2F7000101
RD400E lA13S0101
XS400ER 2LOOOOI0l
XS400EB 2LOOOOI0l
XS4002E 2GSOOOI0l
SRSOOER 2J2000101
XSSOOE IJ3200101
XS6S0EB 2FOOOOI0l
XS7S0E IJ7220101
XSllOOE 2H7000101
GT80E 2F4000101
DTI00E 2FSOOOI0l
DT12S 2A6000101
DT17SE 2A7000101
DT2S0E IMllOOI01
DT400E IM2100101
XTSOOE lE6200101
GTMXE 367400101
YZ80E 2JSOOOI0l .
YZI00E 2KSOOOI01
YZ12SE 2K6000101
YZ2S0E 2K7000101
YZ400E 2K8000101
1TI7SE lW2020101
IT2S0E 2K9000101
IT400E lW6100101
TTSOO 1TllOOI01
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