The ATV VIN number charts and information to help you search for and decode your ATV’s VIN. Every sport ATV has a 17 digit VIN (vehicle identification number), even if you need to search for the ATV VIN location a little. You’ll find the VIN plate mounted to the frame of the ATV, usually on the bottom left side. This information guide will help you with ATV VIN identification.
Kawasaki for example has the VIN mounted on the left side of the frame below 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 because they are different.
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 ATV VINs number means.
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1973 | 3 |
| 1974 | 4 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | A |
| 1981 | B |
| 1982 | C |
| 1983 | D |
| 1984 | E |
| 1985 | F |
| 1986 | G |
| 1987 | H |
| 1988 | J |
| 1989 | K |
| 1990 | L |
| 1991 | M |
| 1992 | N |
| 1993 | P |
| 1994 | R |
| 1995 | S |
| 1996 | T |
| 1997 | V |
| 1998 | W |
| 1999 | X |
| 2000 | Y |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | A |
| 2011 | B |
| 2012 | C |
| 2013 | D |
| 2014 | E |
| 2015 | F |
| 2016 | G |
| 2017 | H |
| 2018 | J |
| 2019 | K |
| 2020 | L |
– VIN Number Year Chart and it continues year by year: 2011 = B, 2012 = C, 2013 = D, 2014 = E, 2015 = F, 2016 = G etc.
2018 = J, 2019 = K, 2020 = L, you get the idea. Important: The letters i,q, u and o are never used so skip them accordingly. Also important: To tell the difference between an older and newer ATV the 7th digit is referenced. Example, the letter A in 10th position could mean a 1980 or a 2010 ATV. To know which it is look to the 7th digit, if the 7th digit is a number the earlier year is accurate. If the 7th digit is a letter the later year is accurate.
– 11th digit : Assembly plant
– 12th to 17th digits : These ATV vin numbers increase by one for each unit that rolls off the assembly line, the last four are always numbers.
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, it’s useful information to have when doing a VIN check.
Honda VIN Chart
To do a free ATV VIN search visit the ATV VIN Check page.
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To help you locate the VIN number on a Suzuki ATV I’ve compiled a list of possible locations.
Suzuki ATV VIN location varies by year and model, the Suzuki LTR 250 Quadrunner location is different from the Vinson, Z400 and Kingquad for example so lets break the search down by model. This is a Suzuki Vin location guide, actual position may vary.
Popular general locations to find a Suzuki VIN number are on the rear frame and rear vertical bars. If you have looked and looked but cannot find the this might help.
Suzuki LTR 450 Vin Location: On a metal plate next to the frame near the kicker area, visible just to the left of the plug.
Suzuki Eiger: VIN is located on the LEFT rear cross member beside the mud wing.
Suzuki 250 VIN Locations
Suzuki 250 Quadrunner: VIN is located on the RIGHT rear vertical bar next to the taillight.
300 King Quad: VIN is on a small metal plate and can be seen on the LEFT rear vertical frame member.
700 King Quad: on the LEFT rear frame, behind the tire.
Other Suzuki ATV Vin Spots
Vinson 500: VIN is located on the right rear frame of the quad, between the tire and fender.
QuadSport Z90: VIN is found on the LEFT rear side of the frame (model number is on the right rear).
General Rule: Suzuki usually stamps a VIN on the side opposite of the muffler.
What Now? Once you locate your ATV VIN number check it with a free ATV VIN check tool to make sure it’s not a fake. If you can’t get the information you want from any of the VIN checking services listed take it to your nearest authorized Suzuki ATV dealer and I’m sure he’ll have a manual available for your particular four wheeler.
Tip: If you have a four wheeler that wasn’t widely sold you can find out if there has ever been a recall order for your particular ATV model and if there has the VIN location is included on notices to help consumers find affected models. Example: 2004 and 2005 model year Suzuki LT-A500F Vinson, Suzuki LT-F500F Vinson LT-A700X KingQuad ATVs have been recalled and the location was in the release (right rear frame).
Help me improve this list – If you find your VIN in a different location send me a note and include your year, make and model as well as the location on the VIN. Thanks.
The year of a Suzuki ATV is found by looking at the 10th digit of the VIN and matching it to the corresponding year on a VIN year chart.
If you’re still not sure about something or need model specific info I highly recommend that you download your Suzuki ATV’s manual. It is packed with the information and always good to have on hand.
How to decode Suzuki VIN code. Detailed instructions and the meaning of symbols in positions. How to decipher the Suzuki VIN code. Detailed instructions and meaning of symbols in positions. The car is made for Europe
from 1 to 3 positions - the world manufacturer (WMI):
jS1 Suzuki Japan
Suzuki Japan
JS3 SUZUKI Japan
JS4 Suzuki
9000 Suzuki 9000 SUZUKI IN nine0003Ma3 Suzuki Pakistan
TSM Suzuki Hungary
C 4 Position number-Model Row:
ER Liana
FJ Jimny
FT Grand Grand Vitara
HT GRAND VITARA XLANDA Ma Swift
MH IGNIS
MM Wagon R+
TD Grand Vitara
Ta Vitara Cabrio
FH IGNIS
ET Vitara
EM Wagon R+
EL X9000
EG BALENT0002 ED Super Carry
EC ALTO
EA SWIFT
AA SWIFT
0S SAMURAI / ALTO
0A SWIFT
C 6 Position of the CARAM / Engine:
For some Grand Vitara: The following Grand Vitara is the following vitara:
A03V, B03V - Wagon, three-door with 1.
6L engine
A52V, B52V - Wagon, three-door with 2.0L engine
D82V - Wagon, five-door with 2.0L diesel engine
L52V0 wagon0003
D54V - Wagon, 1.9L
A74V - Wagon, 1.6L
For Grand Vitara XL-7:
X92V - Wagon, with 2.7L engine
For Jimny:
B 90 three door engine LB43V - Wagon, three -door with 1.3 l
for SWIFT:
A44S, A35S - three -door hatchback
B44S, B35S - Five -door hatchback
H55S - Four -Dover Dedan
for Wagon R+:
- engine 1.3 l
for IGNIS:
X81S - Wagon, 1.5 l
for Liana:
A31S, B31S - Four -door sedan, 1.6 l
C31S, D31S - Five -door station wagon, 1.6 l
10 Position of the room - model year / " 0 ":
11th position of the number - assembly plant:
From 12th to 17th position of the number - the production number of the product.
Vehicle made for USA and Canada
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Numbers 1 to 3 are Worldwide Manufacturer Index (WMI): 995)
B 4 doors hatchback / 2WD (95-96)
C 2 doors hatchback
D 4 doors hatchback
E 4 doors
H 4 doors
trucks and MPVs
A X-90 2 door (2WD) / Sidekick, 2 doors (4WD)
B X-90, 2 doors (4WD)
C Sidekick, 2 doors (2WD) / Samurai, (4WD)
D Sidekick, 4 door (4WD) / Samurai, (2WD)
E Sidekick, 4 door (2WD)
6 position number - engine type:
0 - 1.
6 l, 4 cyl.
1 - 1.0 l, 3 cyl. (Swift) / 1.6 L, 4 cyl.
2 - 1.3 l, 4 cyl. (Swift) / 1.8 L, 4 cyl. (Sidekick Sport)
3 - 1.3L, 4 cyl.
4 - 1.0 l, 3 cyl. (Swift)
5 - 1.3 l, 4 cyl.
7 position of the number - version code.
8 position number - body type:
C convertible top
H 3 door hatchback
S sedan / T-top
T trucks
V hard top (van)
W station wagon
9th position of the number is a check digit.
10 position of the number - model year:
1971 =1 1982 =C 1993 =P 2004 =4
1972 =2 1983 =D 1994 =R 2005 =5
1974 =S 1985 =6 6
1974 =4 1985 =F 1996 =T 2007 =7
1975 =5 1986 =G 1997 =V 2008 =8
1976 =6 1987 =H 1998 =W 2009 =7 19002 =9
J 1999 =X 2010 =A
1978 =8 1989 =K 2000 =Y
1979 =9 1990 =L 2001 =1
1980 = A 1991 = M 2002 = 2
1981 = B 1992 = N 2003 = 3
11 Position of the Number - Assembly Plant:
4 IWATA
5 KOSAI
9000 6 CAMI from 12 to 17 Position from 12 to 17 numbers - the production number of the product.
SUZUKI VIN code is located:
on the top of the bulkhead, right of center (Alto, Liana, Swift, Wagon R+)
on the upper right side of the bulkhead (Baleno, Vitara)
at the top left of the dashboard
The number and marking of the engine is knocked out on the left half of the crankcase, in a place specially designated for this, in the form of a platform.
You can find this site in the following way:
Approach the scooter from the left side, look at the variator cover, the platform is located under the variator cover in its front part. nine0273
Approach the moped from the left side, look at the left engine cover, the platform is located under the cover in its rear part.
152QMI, 1P52QMI, 157QMJ, 1P57QMJ - this is how 4T CVT engines with a displacement of 125cc to 180cc are marked, these include scooter models such as Irbis (Nirvana, ZRX, ZRS, Grace, Skynet), Griphon (Galaxy150, Rocket150, Saturn150, Racer150), ABM (Flash, Volcan, Vortex), Atlant (Storm, Adrenalin, Calypso), Omaks (Purga, Classic, Falcone), Honling, and quads… nine0003
153QMI, 1P53QMI, 158QMJ, 1P58QMJ - this is how 4T CVT engines are marked, these include scooter models such as Stels (Tactic150, Vortex150), Keeway .
