Honda CG 125 VIN

wulfprints15 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 26 Jan 2020 Karma :

Hi all,

Yesterday I sold my 1996 Honda CG125. I irritatingly lost the V5 so made an agreement with buyer that I would apply for a new one and sort things out from there.

I'm having troubles finding the VIN for the bike. Most websites seem to suggest that it should be a 17-digit number but I can't find such a number on my bike.

I have:

What I'm thinking is the VIN: 1TR011894
Chassis number: DST1J
Engine number: JC18E 5008387

Which of these (if any) would be the correct VIN to enter on a V62 form?

Cheers

Riejufixing · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jun 2018 Karma :

Isn't it stamped into the metal on (probably) the right-hand (offside) of the steering-head?

wulfprints15 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 26 Jan 2020 Karma :

Riejufixing · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jun 2018 Karma :

I should look for another number, that one does not look right at all. Thge whole thing should be on the frame, maybe it's been painted over. Look up "online VIN decoder" and look at the history of production.

martin734 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 28 Aug 2019 Karma :

As well as being on the right hand side of the headstock, it should also be on a metal tag fixed to the left hand side of the frame above the engine. You may have to remove the tank or seat to find it.
For your bike you should be looking for a number that starts JH, probably followed by the number 2, or possibly the number 1 or the letter A. The next four digits should be JC18. So the first half of your VIN should read something like: JH2JC18
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MCN · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2015 Karma :

On record at DVLCvnt?

Or an mot cert.
Last place that MOTd it 'may' have a record. They are obliged to keep records for a certain period. Maybe just a year.
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xX-Alex-Xx · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Sep 2019 Karma :

Honda are usually pretty good if you can give them other details.
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wulfprints15 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 26 Jan 2020 Karma :

Thanks all - I believe I've managed to get the correct VIN from a Honda-approved dealer in my town.

It is now 17-digits and matches up with a partially-faded section of the VIN plate so I'm quite confident it's correct.

Now to deal with the DVLA... Getting on the phone to them seems almost impossible. Line constantly busy.

wulfprints15 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 26 Jan 2020 Karma :

Got through to DVLA (trick is to phone immediately after they open).

Just to rub it in they didn't even ask for a VIN! All sorted now anyway. Cheers again all

jeffyjeff · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 May 2020 Karma :

Don't know about the UK, but in the states the VIN is on our insurance card. You'd think they would put the license number there, but no. VIN.
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