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Bantastic
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PostPosted: 12:06 - 16 Dec 2014    Post subject: Checking a bikes history from the VIN number Reply with quote

I'm looking at buying a track bike with no plate or log book, the seller has given me the VIN Number (JS1B2111200101987) but I can't seem to find anywhere that will let me check this out, they all seem to want the reg plate.

I'm just wanting to make sure it isn't stolen more than anything.

Anyone have any ideas where I can check this?
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PostPosted: 12:52 - 16 Dec 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Aside, I've just spotted that the vehicle check service is soliciting feedback by email.

If you don't even want to click, then:

evl.feedback at symbol dvla.gsi.gov.uk

Subject: EVL BETA Service

I've just suggested that they accept VIN numbers as well as reg numbers since these are more definitive.

If BCF's 40,000,000 other active posters do likewise... Whistle
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PostPosted: 13:49 - 16 Dec 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: 14:07 - 16 Dec 2014    Post subject: Re: Checking a bikes history from the VIN number Reply with quote

Bantastic wrote:
JS1B2111200101987

Typo?

I ask because the 10th digit is 0, which doesn't appear to be a valid year code for anything newer than 1980.

Suzuki, year unknown.
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PostPosted: 22:25 - 17 Dec 2014    Post subject: Re: Checking a bikes history from the VIN number Reply with quote

Rogerborg wrote:
Bantastic wrote:
JS1B2111200101987

Typo?

I ask because the 10th digit is 0, which doesn't appear to be a valid year code for anything newer than 1980.

Suzuki, year unknown.


I think it's correct, when I was looking for information I could find sites that would at least bring the make and model up.

Either way, decided to walk away, was likely to be more hassle than it was worth.
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