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Title: Decoding the VIN Post by verslagen1 on 04/23/09 at 23:06:36 From an excellent article on another forum... thanks to DanClarke for finding it. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/forum/tips-training/5800-how-decode-vin-number.html Digits 1,2,3 are World, Manufacturer, Identifier Digits 4,5,6,7,8 are Vehicle descriptor Section Digit 9 is the check digit Digit 10 is the Year code Digit 11 is the Factory code Digits 12,13,14,15,16,17 are the Vehicle Identification Sequence A very shortened version:JS1NP4119G1xxxxxx digit-description (code) 1-Japan (J), 2-Suzuki (S), 3-Motorcycle (1 or A), 4-Single cylinder sport/street (N), 5-600-699cc (P), 6-4 stroke single (4), 7-model version first version uses 1, 8-model version first version uses 1, 9-accuracy check digit, verifying the previous VIN numbers 10-Year Code 86(G), 87(H), 88(J), 89(K), 90(L), 91(M), 92(N), 93(P), 94(R), 95(S), 96(T), 97(V), 98(W), 99(X), 00(Y), 01(K1), 02(K2), 03(K3), 04(K4), 05(K5), 06(K6), 07(K7), 08(K8 ), 09(K9), 10(A), 11(B), 12(C), 13(D), 14(E), 15(F) 11-Factory Code 12 thru 17-Serial Number Some engine numbers... 1986.....P401-104xxx 1987.....P401-113xxx 1995.....p401 131xxx 1996.....P401-135xxx 1997.....p401-139xxx 1997.....P401-140xxx 1997.....P401-143xxx 1998.....P401-147xxx 2000.....P401-150xxx 2000.....P401-152xxx 2001.....p401-152xxx 2002.....P401-154xxx 2002.....p401-155xxx 2002.....p401-156xxx 2003.....P401-158xxx 2003.....P401-159xxx 2004.....P401-159xxx 2004.....P401-160xxx 2006.....P401-166xxx 2006.....P401-169xxx 2007.....P401-170xxx 2008.....P401-175xxx 2009.....P401-175xxx 2009.....P401-176xxx 2012.....P401-181xxx 2013.....P401-182xxx 2014.....P401-1837xx 2015.....P401-184xxx |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by Mario Verasso on 03/18/12 at 18:19:41 I have a 1999 made for 2000 and the Vin#'s look different. JS1NP41A1Y2100165 |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by Kris01 on 03/18/12 at 19:42:07 I don't see anything wrong with that VIN. JS1NP41A1Y2100165 J = Japan S = Suzuki 1 = Motorcycle N = Single cylinder sport/street P = 600-699cc 4 = 4 stroke single 1 = Design sequence 1 A = 10th version 1 = Check digit Y = 2000 model year 2 = Mfr plant 100165 = Consecutive unit number |
Title: Decoding the VIN Post by Kris01 on 02/10/14 at 15:58:55 I've seen a few engines for sale and thought it might be helpful for those out there looking for a new engine to have a little extra information to help them out. See this thread: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1240553196 It currently stops at 2002. I thought it might be a nice idea for everyone to add to this. My '08 has engine number P401-175xxx. At least this way everyone will have at least a small idea of what they're buying (plus, it makes a nice reference). |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by verslagen1 on 04/19/14 at 10:26:57 200E1707110F030C620 wrote:
http://svartvittfoto.se/Diverse/rjVIN.jpg Quote:
http://svartvittfoto.se/Diverse/tessanVIN.jpg |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by Sarge on 04/21/14 at 11:08:35 I have a 2003 Savage and the VIN does not comply with the example. The VIN has a "32" instead of "K3" in it to designate the 2003 model year. Am I reading the example wrong? :( JS1NP41A632100798 |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by verslagen1 on 04/21/14 at 11:46:44 JS1NP41A632100798 J = Japan S = Suzuki 1 = Motorcycle N = Single cylinder sport/street P = 600-699cc 4 = 4 stroke single 1 = Design sequence 1 A = 10th version 6 = Check digit 3 = 2003 model year 2 = Mfr plant 100798 = Consecutive unit number |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by Sarge on 04/23/14 at 08:20:48 I have the answer to my issue with the date code for my 2003. Found the following on the web for Suzuki motorcycles: Tenth digit - Year Code 80(A), 81(B), 82(C), 83(D), 84(E), 85(F), 86(G), 87(H), 88(J), 89(K), 90(L), 91(M), 92(N), 93(P), 94(R), 95(S), 96(T), 97(V), 98(W), 99(X), 00(Y), 01(1)_ 02(2), 03(3), 04(4), 05(5), 06(6), 07(7), 08(8 ), 09(9) ( Don't know what happens after that ) My VIN doesn't have a typo after all. :) |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by verslagen1 on 04/23/14 at 08:51:38 0B392A3F3D580 wrote:
The code should repeat Tenth digit - Year Code 10(A), 11(B), 12(C), 13(D), 14(E), 15(F), 16(G), 17(H), 18(J), 19(K), |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by Bluesman on 04/23/14 at 12:16:20 ..and the EU VIN numbers are totally screwed up - see pics, one is a -97, one is a -94 IIRC - compared to the official decoding system. We simply have to trust the importer/import papers. Uncool. Wonder if my engine number gives a clue. Not that it would help, the engine number isn´t required on the registration papers any longer. And not checked/verified at inspections. Ah well... |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by Bluesman on 04/26/14 at 07:08:23 My (1997) engine number is P402-118856.... I wonder if they side-stepped the entire coding scheme for EU models.. |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by Steddy58 on 11/11/15 at 14:54:57 my VIN is NP41A - XXXXXX which is 6 numbers, so how do I read this as I am looking for a spare and the guy from the shop wants my VIN and cant find my 11 digit one and he wants 17 digits off me but I'm six short - oh woe is me ! |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by verslagen1 on 11/11/15 at 15:08:15 7A5D4C59416D290 wrote:
As far as I know the EU VIN is what you've got. You're gonna have to convince him to go by the year. |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by Steddy58 on 11/12/15 at 20:43:04 He has now informed me that he has found my bike just using the 11 digits - hurrah! :) something to do with the suzuki site not playing the game earlier |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by Kris01 on 06/21/16 at 18:03:19 Found a few more engine numbers... 1986.....P401-104xxx 1987.....P401-113xxx 1995.....P401-130xxx 1995.....P401 131xxx 1996.....P401-135xxx 1997.....P401-139xxx 1997.....P401-140xxx 1997.....P401-143xxx 1998.....P401-147xxx 1999..... 2000.....P401-150xxx 2000.....P401-152xxx 2001.....P401-152xxx 2002.....P401-154xxx 2002.....P401-155xxx 2002.....P401-156xxx 2003.....P401-158xxx 2003.....P401-159xxx 2004.....P401-159xxx 2004.....P401-160xxx 2005..... 2006.....P401-166xxx 2006.....P401-169xxx 2007.....P401-170xxx 2008.....P401-175xxx 2009.....P401-175xxx 2009.....P401-176xxx 2010..... 2011..... 2012.....P401-181xxx 2013.....P401-182xxx 2014.....P401-1837xx 2015..... 2016..... |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by Lino on 07/21/16 at 15:02:07 Hi from Perth, Australia. So I have scoured this thread to figure out my VIN number details but still confused. I bought my bike yesterday and it was initially advertised online as a 1988 LS650. When I received the registration papers it was listed as a 1987. The VIN number only has 11 digits and not 17. And finally, on the way home, I noticed it has 5 gears and not 4 as stipulated in specs (for 1988) that I checked online before purchasing the bike. I have attached an image of the VIN number. I hope one of you awesome gurus is able to help. Thanks Lino |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by verslagen1 on 07/21/16 at 15:07:43 22312627383533313A65540 wrote:
As far as I know the EU VIN is what you've got. You're gonna have to convince him to go by the year.[/quote] 604756435B77330 wrote:
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Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by Kris01 on 07/21/16 at 18:36:22 http://wotid.com/blog/suzuki-model-year-codes-and-vin/ 123730312D14312B2C303B275E0 wrote:
1986.....P401-104xxx 1987.....P401-113xxx It's an '87. |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by diesa135 on 09/18/17 at 02:57:12 Hello guys!! I need your help please!!!! My VIN is NP41B115150 and the number that is written on the engine is the P402115116. Has the previous owner changed the engine?? |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by JustineWatson on 10/27/17 at 18:01:53 I have an old LS400 that I rescued from a junk pile and have lovingly brought back to life. It does not have a VIN plate and hope you can help .. The chassis number is NK41A-102510 and the engine number is K402-102586 ..I am in New-Zealand |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by JLC on 12/08/17 at 08:04:09 2015 engine number: P401-184xxx To add to the table on page 1 of this thread. |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by verslagen1 on 12/08/17 at 09:26:07 724B504A0908390 wrote:
7A7C73300 wrote:
thanks for the info |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by Northwood on 01/15/18 at 09:38:57 Hi there. Im just purchased a LS650 from a seeler who didnt know exactly when the bike is from. Maybe 92-93. I have done many searches but in vain. It seems the US and EU nomenclature is very different. The VIN is different and the engine no too. VIN: NP41B-113760 En no: P402-113761 The tach says 19,000 km ::) Any suggestions? Any visible changes from year to year? Thanks, |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by verslagen1 on 01/15/18 at 10:00:47 5574696F736C74747F1B0 wrote:
This is normal... for us and this bike anyway. Quote:
Pretty sure the P402 means it's a 400cc... not a 650cc Most of our engine data is US and 650cc based, we're not going to be much help to you. |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by Northwood on 01/16/18 at 09:38:00 Thx verslagen. Its no doubt a 650 cc. The engine and the official registration documents agree :) Theres no way of telling the production year by manufactor modification details on frame or engine? 7B687F7E616C6A68633C0D0 wrote:
This is normal... for us and this bike anyway. Quote:
Pretty sure the P402 means it's a 400cc... not a 650cc Most of our engine data is US and 650cc based, we're not going to be much help to you.[/quote] |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by Wild1OR on 08/21/20 at 22:44:15 Were the VINs sequential all the way through the end of the run? |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by Nikthegreek on 12/23/23 at 07:24:39 Hello guys I bought an intruder 800 but I can't what year is my bike so I know is a savage forum but I wanted to find help also from you guys. Because I can't figure out my chassis vin is 11 digits not 17 also is European not American so it's harder to decide the vin or vds for the European so I read all the sites didn't really figure out so if somebody know how to decode European 11 digits chassis code I will be very happy if he helps me My engine code is s505 and chassis codes is vs52c |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by verslagen1 on 12/23/23 at 08:10:20 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_identification_number#:~:text=Modern%20VINs%20are%20based%20on,Union%20and%20the%20United%20States. From the wiki... it appears the EU doesn't care about year so it's not in the code. So you're SOL. |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by Nikthegreek on 12/23/23 at 08:45:25 2E3D2A2B34393F3D3669580 wrote:
So there is no wayyy that I can find? I hope maybe I find from the engine code numbers or some parts |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by Nikthegreek on 12/23/23 at 08:45:51 I only know that it was imported 1999 [ch128514] |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by Mervk on 12/26/24 at 19:19:38 Another couple of numbers for the record. Australian delivered bike. 1986, located Brisbane, Qld. Vin # NP41A100072 Engine # P401100340 Might be the earliest listed? Cheers, Merv. |
Title: Re: Decoding the VIN Post by blod on 01/08/25 at 08:03:49 Decode this.. http://https://i.imgur.com/4HWDf4Wh.jpg |
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