ATV VIN number charts and information to help you search for and decode your
Kawasaki for example has it mounted on the left side of the engine. If you have nerf bars installed it’s possible that part of the VIN will be hard to see. Don’t mistake the engine number, which is mounted on the engine, as a VIN number.
A VIN or Vehicle Identification Number is standardized. Whether your ride a Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Polaris, Yamaha or other ATV all will contain 17 characters that can include capital letters from A through Z and numbers 1 through 0. The letters I, O and Q are never used within a VIN in order to avoid mistakes made by misreading them. No signs or spaces are allowed in the Vehicle Identification Number.
The position of each letter and/or number in the VIN code reveals important information about where and when your ATV was made, the type of engine it has, the model or series of ATV, various equipment/attributes and its production sequence.
Contact the vehicles manufacturer with specific VIN related questions. Contact your local DMV, department of motor vehicles, if you need to replace your VIN plate (if it broke off or you installed a new frame etc). Here is a general breakdown of what your VIN numbers mean.
- 1st digit : represents the country in which it was made. 1 or 4 is for the U.S., 2 is for Canada, J is for Japan, K is for Korea etc.
- 2nd digit : represents the manufacturer. H is for Honda, K is for Kawasaki etc.
- 3rd digit : this position represents the vehicle type or manufacturing division which can vary by make of vehicle.
- 4th to 8th digits : these positions represent vehicle attributes such as body style and engine type (not to be confused with an engine code, every vehicle has one of those mounted on the engine).
Honda ATV owners visit the Honda ATV Model Codes list for model information.
- 9th digit : this is called a “check digit” and it exists for security reasons. This letter or number is derived mathematically depending on the previous 8 digits. It’s used to confirm that a VIN isn’t being fabricated.
- 10th digit : The vehicle year.
- 11th digit : Assembly plant
- 12th to 17th digits : These numbers increase by one for each unit that rolls off the assembly line, the last four are always digits.
It’s very helpful to know your ATV VIN when purchasing aftermarket parts. Here is a chart of what your Honda ATV VIN may look like.
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Ben Says:
I’ve looked for hours trying to find a legend for a Yamaha Four wheeler VIN. I have found plenty for Cars and Motorcycles, but not four wheelers. I need to know if the 5th digit which seems to usually represent the engine displacment, is always the same on each vehical regardles of manufacturer, or if they change from model to model.
ATV Style says: It sounds like you’ve got the engine serial number and VIN number mixed up but regardless, it can change from model to model and factory to factory. Thankfully the most popular models stick to a standard VIN sequence.
John Roth Says:
I’m looking to buy an old beat up Honda with no plastic and besides the VIN no way of knowing what it is exactly. The number appears to be JH3TE0300E0016623 how can I find out what I’m dealing with. Please help
ATV Style says: Sure thing John, lets break it down. ‘JH3′ means you’ve got a Honda on your hands, produced in Japan. ‘TE030′ Tells you that it’s the TRX 200 e model. Ignore the next 0, it’s a check digit. The following ‘1′ indicates it was produced in 2001. The rest indicates the plant and assembly line number.
You have a 2001 Honda TRX 200 E on your hands.
Mike Says:
im looking at purchasing a 2000 honda 400ex.. there is no title, but these are the vin numbers 4787E2303Y4001081, the second diget is not an “H” is there some kind of mistake?
ATV Style says: Nope, no mistake, ATV’s manufactured in the US often have a number instead of a letter in the second position.
chris guilmette Says:
i just got A pair of 3 wheelers but no real information on them
the VIN’s are
JH3TB0518DC234181
AND
JH3TB0519DC209155
ATV Style says: Those are a pair of 1983 ATC 200’s manufactured at the Santana factory in Japan.
Roxanna Says:
We had a four wheeler given to us, and it looks a little bit like it may be stolen, I am trying to find a way to check the VIN to see who the actual owner is. I can’t find any sites that I can use though. I was told to take it to the sherriff’s office to have it checked, but I had a four wheeler stolen a few years ago and they never did even call us back, so what do I do? I am just worried we will get hung for something that I can’t get info on. thanks
ATV Style says: Something has set off some red flags in your mind, run it by the sherriffs office. You don’t have to haul the whole ATV down there if you don’t want to, just take a polaroid of the VIN plate and another of the overall ATV. Give them enough time to get back to you before you spend money on parts if they don’t run a check right away… which they most likely will.
Daniel Says:
I’ve got an old Honda Small ATV. I’m wondering what model it is. I can tell it’s a 1994 Honda, but not sure on the model and i’d like to be sure to order the right parts. VIN is JH3TE1806RT100692 THANKS!!
ATV Style says: That would be a 1994 Honda TRX 90 P-Y Fourtrax manufactured in Japan.
richard Says:
I won a ATV in a draw at work I am trying to figure the exact value of this machine could someone help me pleasaeÉ
FY50LW20250401982
thank you in advance for the help
ATV Style says: That looks like a ZIP code and phone number from Lancashire, have a picture?
johnny Says:
where is the vin located on a 2005 trx650
ATV Style says: Bottom of the framerail, gearshift side, where it takes a helluva beating.
tony mascorro Says:
IM LOOKING TO DECODE A VIN # ON TWO YAMAHA JET SKI BUT DONT KNOW WHERE TO START
ATV Style says: Start by sharing the vin number or contacting the dealer.
nick Says:
i have a yamaha warrior but im not sure about the year and im trying to find out who the title is registered to and the DMV nor the state police station will give me any info on it the vin # is:jy43gd0301co15493 is there any way of helping me…
ATV Style says: It’s a 2001 and the DMV has that info but won’t share it with you unless you are involved in some kind of transaction with it. ATV VINs aren’t as readily available as car VINs.
Terry Says:
Yes, I have a question. I’m trying to find a manufacturer for a Atv called maxfine 220, and the vin starts with xy—–. I guess it’s a japan model, wondering if you know where I search to find parts?? This is beyond me,
Thanks for your help!
ATV Style says: Try eBay, it always works for me. Alibaba’s parts also carries maxfine parts I believe.
joel rummage Says:
i recently bought a atv from a friend,but we can’t figure out exactly what it is.i call it a frankenstein bike.i know it is a 1987 honda but i don’t know what model it is the vin is jh3te1305hko16651 can u help?
ATV Style says: Sure can, you have an ‘87 Honda TRX 250 XH-N Fourtrax ATV manufactured at the Kumamoto plant in Japan on your hands.
Ben Says:
I have a 2002 Honda Recon TRX250 and i cant find the VIN # on it and I need the VIN # for insurance.
LT Says:
I’ve got, from what I can tell, a ‘94 suzuki, but can’t figure out model. Can you help?
vin is JSAAJ47A3R2102900
Dwayne Says:
I have a 1987 honda 350 fourtrax where can I find the VIN # I have looked everwhere and cannot find it. Can you help?? Thanks.
Michael Murr Says:
I bought a small ATV for my son. It has been used, to say the least. The starter went out and I am trying to find out what make, model, etc. I have on my hands. The ATV has no markings on it at all, but a VIN plate stuck on the front:
L4ZA4L1W45F012624
Any way of finding out what I have?
Thanks
scott Says:
My friend had cleaned out his garage and gave me a mini atv. Some parts are missing and i would like to replace them. I am having trouble trying to identify it. The vin# is LLCHSCA0755007012. Any help would be greatly appriecated. Thank you for your time.
josh sublette Says:
i have a 2004 suzuki z400 and there is no vin number on it and all i can find is a engine code just wondering if you can run them numbers and figure out what the vin should be for the bike the numbers are k428175141 thanks
Michelle Says:
I purchased a beat up four wheeler with no plastic. I was told it was a 2001 Honda of some sort. I was looking for a way to check the VIN number. I was wondering if you could help me out. The number is 478TE24451A107119.
Brandon Reinert Says:
i have a 2002 honda 400EX. i found the displacement, etc plate and the plug/gap plate but im having trouble finding the VIN plate. where is it located on this thing?? also, im considering buying a “monster coil” and a “stage 3 rev box” made by AMR Racing, i know very little about compatibility with these things, is it a good idea to start changing out some of these parts? the wheeler itself has been through a little beating. runs, idles fine, but fenders are cracked and clutch lever is bent. seems to be a good runner tho. i would like to give it a make over, but whats the most logical thing to start with?
VICTOR Says:
I RESENTLY PURCHACE A ATC NICE RUNNING BUT DONT NOE WHAT IT IS THE VIN NUMBER IS JH3TBO6O1FC406426
HE GAVE IT TO ME FOR 350 PUT WITH NO PAPER WORK AND I NEED TO REGISTER IT IN ODER TO RIDE WERE I LIVE SO IF U CAN HELP ME OUT .
HOW DO I NOE IF ITS NOT STOLEN OR SOMETHING
jeff Says:
I have a Yamaha Raptor 700R its gray and red frame!! dont know where the vin is located. Have searched all over and cant find it!! Can you help me please?
Jeff Williams.
Jorge Says:
I just got a raptor and a z400.Im wondering if you can find the history.the vins are:JSAAK47A742106289 and JY4am07y17C034363.Thanks