The first digit denotes the country of origin. If the initial number is a 1, the ATV was manufactured in the U.S. If it is a J, it means your Honda was made in Japan. The second digit will be an H for Honda. The third digit is the
vehicle type or manufacturing division
.
How do I decode an ATV VIN number?
- The first character is the country code.
- The second digit is the manufacturer.
- The third character is a code for what the vehicle is.
- The fourth through eighth characters represent the engine size, engine type, and model.
How do I tell what year my Honda ATV is?
Look at the 10th character of the vehicle identification number
. It will be a number or a letter. Use the 10th character to determine the year model of the four wheeler.
How do you read a Honda VIN number?
- 1 = Country of manufacture (United States)
- H = Manufacturer (Honda)
- G = Vehicle Type (Passenger car)
- EJ8 = Model (Civic 2/4 Door 1.6L)
- 1 = Body Type, Transmission (2 Door Coupe, Manual)
- 4 = GRADE (Civic EX 2/4 Door)
- 5 = Security Code.
- W = Model Year (1998)
How do you tell what year a four wheeler is by the VIN number?
Read the tenth digit. This digit represents
the year that the ATV was made
. For example, A=1980, B=1981, Y=2000, 1=2001, 9=2009 and A=2010. This letter or number can repeat (the “A,” for example), but the codes of the other digits in the VIN allow you to know in which year the ATV was made.
Where is the serial number located on a Honda ATV?
Generally, VIN for Honda ATV is
embedded on the front crossmember
which is usually built behind the rack at the front.
How do I find my Honda engine model?
Finding the Engine Model
To find the model number, look for
a model number sticker on the engine
. All Honda engines model numbers start with the letter “G,” such as “G100”, “GX610”, or “GXV160.” This is the base engine model. The engine model and serial number should be adequate for most of your needs.
How do I read a VIN number?
- Digits 1 through 3 combined is the WMI, (World Manufacturer Identifier).
- Digits 4 through 8 represent the vehicle descriptor section.
- Digit 9 is a check digit.
- Digits 10 through 17 is the Vehicle Identifier Section.
- The 11th digit is the manufacturer's plant code.
Does the VIN tell you engine size?
Your VIN number is your vehicle identification number and
you can find your engine size by VIN number
. In the series of numbers and letters, the tenth from the left denotes the model year and the eighth is the engine codes. Just tell the store clerk those two characters and you're in business.
What does the 11th digit in a VIN number mean?
The eleventh digit indicates
which manufacturing plant your vehicle was assembled at
. The twelfth through seventeenth digits are the unique production serial number your vehicle receives on the assembly line.
How do I know if my VIN is stolen ATV?
This is going to depend somewhat on your location, but you may be able to just call into your local police department and have them check the VIN and they will tell you whether the ATV has been reported stolen.
What year is a VIN H?
| 10 Year | H 1987 2017 | J 1988 2018 | K 1989 2019 | L 1990 2020 |
|---|
Where is VIN number on ATV?
On ATV's it is stamped on
the lower frame tube
, to the left of the engine. On MULE® utility vehicles look for a plate welded to the frame at or near the front of the vehicle. On some MULE models, the VIN is located on the frame, just below the front of the seat, or behind the driver on a trans mule.
Where is the serial number on a Honda Rancher?
For the Honda Rancher ATV, the VIN is located
on the crossmember built at the front of ATV
.
Where can I find engine number?
The car engine number is found
on the vehicle's engine casing
. Similar to the chassis number, the engine number is also used for identification purposes. Do remember that the engine number is different from the VIN or the chassis number.
How do I read my Honda lawn mower model number?
On Honda lawnmowers, the model numbers and serial numbers are
usually located on the back of the deck between the handles
. For some models, there are two number locations near where each side of the handle meets the deck, one giving the model designation, and one the serial number.
