Free Motorcycle Identification Number (VIN) Decoder & Lookup

Use the motorcycle VIN decoder tool from Cyclepedia to decode your ATV, motorcycle, or scooter VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) for free. Identify vehicle details such as year, make, model, and manufacturer in seconds. This tool works for most popular models including KYMCO, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Honda.

Simply enter your complete 17-digit VIN, which can be found stamped on the frame of your motorcycle, ATV, scooter, or side-by-side. This tool will provide:

• World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
• Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
• Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS)
• Check Digit
• Model Year
• Plant Code
• Manufacturer Identifier
• Sequential Production Number

Where Can I Find My VIN?

ATV VIN Location

ATV VINs are typically stamped into the side or front frame rails. Look near the lower section of the frame or beneath the shifter area.

KYMCO MXU300 VIN is on the front frame rail.

Yamaha Raptor 700 VIN is located on the left frame rail under the shifter.

Motorcycle VIN Location

Motorcycle VINs are usually stamped into the steering neck just behind the front forks. On bikes with headlights, look just below the handlebar area.

Kawasaki KLX140 VIN is stamped on the neck behind the forks.

Suzuki RMZ-250 shows VIN stamped into steering neck.

Scooter VIN Location

Scooter VINs are stamped into frame rails, often hidden beneath body panels. Some scooters also have a VIN plate or sticker on the frame.

KYMCO Compagno 110 has a VIN plate riveted to the right side frame.

Side-by-Side VIN Location

Side-by-side VINs are typically located in the front or rear wheel wells, on either the left or right side.

KYMCO UXV500 shows the VIN stamped into the frame in the front right wheel well.

VIN Structure Breakdown (1981+ Format)

In 1981, the NHTSA introduced a standardized 17-character VIN format. This format avoids using the letters I, O, and Q to reduce confusion with 1 and 0. Here’s how to read it:

• Character 1: Region of manufacture (e.g., 1-5 = North America, J-R = Asia)
• Character 2: Country within the region (e.g., US, Japan, Canada)
• Character 3: Vehicle type (motorcycle, ATV, scooter)
• Characters 4-8 (VDS): Model, engine type, and body style
• Character 9: Check digit used to validate the VIN
• Character 10: Model year (e.g., E = 2014, F = 2015, etc.)
• Character 11: Plant code (manufacturing location)
• Characters 12-17: Unique serial number of the vehicle

For example, a 2014 Honda CBR600RR may have a VIN produced in late 2013, but the 10th digit will represent the 2014 model year.

Why Use the Cyclepedia Motorcycle VIN Decoder Tool?

This tool helps riders and mechanics identify parts, register vehicles, validate used bike purchases, and more. It’s especially useful when titles are missing, stickers are worn off, or you need OEM parts.