Motobecane Serial Number Decoder

Aug 27, 2017  Serial number of the frame is on the right side of the bike - look down the seat post near the pedals. Vin numbers on Motobecane 7???? Rebel Moby / rebelmoby. Sep 12, 2011 10:18PM. Never knew they were on the right drop out on the Rangers - good to know - thanks for posting back.

Motorcycle VIN numbers give a world of information if you know the decoding secrets. While they may seem like random strings of characters, VIN codes reveal the motorcycle's manufacturer, its model, engine size and other characteristics, where the motorcycle was manufactured (both country and plant), as well as the year it rolled off the assembly line. VIN, or Vehicle Identification Numbers, were standardized in 1981 by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA).

By law they are 17 characters long, consisting of both numbers and letters. Each character or sequence of characters has specific meaning. Most importantly, your VIN cannot be identical to any other VIN within a 30-year period, so unless the bike you’re interested in is more than 30 years old, the code is unique. VIN numbers are mandated to be permanently affixed, so manufacturers typically stamp the code onto the frame and engine so that it isn’t easily altered or removed. The code must use the digits zero to nine and capital, sans-serif A to Z characters—except the letters “I”, “O,” and “Q”. Duplicate VIN codes, letters that are not capitalized, sans-serif style, or digits other than zero to nine (in other words, digits not common to the English language) are fraud alerts. Be prepared to walk away if the VIN codes do not conform to these standards.

Even if the VIN looks legitimate, if you're buying from a private owner, do all your homework before money changes hands. Your state's motor vehicle department will likely provide a means to verify details of ownership and reveal lien holders, such as a bank.

The First Three Characters This first section renders information in this order: the country of origin, the manufacturer, and a third character showing either a “1” or an “A” to indicate “motorcycle.” The Next Five Characters The second section is called the vehicle descriptor section. The fourth place in the VIN code indicates the vehicle category: • C = scooter • B = business model or commuter • N = single cylinder sport/street • G = multiple cylinder sport/street • F = family • S = off road • V = v-type engine, street, V2/V4/V6/V8, etc. Installing non mortise hinge.

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