Motorcycle VIN Lookup & Decoder

Search the history of a motorcycle in seconds! Enter a motorcycle’s VIN and you could find out more about the bike you’re interested in with our decoder for its specs and more data available in a motorcycle history report.

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How to find a motorcycle’s VIN

Every motorcycle has a unique 17-digit VIN. Here’s where you can typically find it:

Steering neck: Look around the front of the frame, often near the headlight.
Engine block: Check for a stamped number on the engine.
Frame near the motor: Some models have the VIN on the frame, close to the motor.

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Motorcycle VIN locations by make

BMW: Check on the right side of the steering head or beneath the seat near a BMW motorcycle’s battery for its VIN.
Kawasaki: Find the VIN engraved on the side of a Kawasaki’s steering head.
Ducati: A Ducati’s VIN is usually found on the left side of the steering head.
Harley-Davidson: Harley VINs are generally found on the front side of the engine block, below the cylinders.
Honda: Look for the VIN of a Honda motorcycle at the front of the frame near the steering head.
Indian: An Indian motorcycle’s VIN is typically found on the left side of the steering head or on the left side of the frame between the engine and the gear set.
KTM: Inspect the right side of the frame of a KTM, beneath the seat, or around the area of the steering head for the VIN.
MV Agusta: An MV Agusta’s VIN is often located on the right side of the steering head.
Suzuki: Look for a Suzuki’s VIN on the steering head or the frame near the motor, depending on the model.
Triumph: Triumph VINs are often found on the steering head or on a VIN plate located on the frame beneath the seat.
Yamaha: A Yamaha’s VIN is typically located on the steering head. It might also be found on the side of the frame near the motor.

What info can you get from a motorcycle VIN check?

With our motorcycle VIN lookup, you could receive a detailed overview of almost* any bike that interests you. Whether it’s a bobber, chopper, café racer, sport bike, cruiser, dual sport, touring motorcycle, moped, or dirt bike, you may learn about its available accident history*, title information, theft records, recall alerts, and former owners.

You can also review a motorcycle’s original MSRP and full specs, including different options packages and more, including:

Ownership history: See where a bike’s previous owners have registered it and how many times it may have changed hands. (This does not include owner names.)
Accident reports*: Research motorcycle accidents that were reported, and determine whether a bike might have an unreported issue by verifying its original paint color and options.
Theft and recovery: Verify a bike’s title status to try and ensure it’s not stolen or still has a lien on its title.
Market valuation: Explore an estimate of a motorcycle’s current worth via our proprietary data.
Safety recalls: Be aware of past and current motorcycle manufacturer recalls.

Our motorcycle VIN lookup tool unlocks almost every bike’s backstory, providing a detailed history report to give you knowledge and peace of mind.

Detailed insights for motorcycle shoppers

A bike’s VIN is a resource for prospective buyers, sellers and enthusiasts. Here’s why our motorcycle VIN reports stand out:

Detailed history: From the assembly line to its current state.
Real-time data: Explore regularly updated information on almost any available motorcycle, including its value, safety recalls, and ownership status.
National records: Our data is compiled from national government and local DMV databases.

TIP: Always ensure the VIN on a motorcycle matches the one on its registration documents when you’re shopping for a new bike. If you can’t find it, you can always try our motorcycle license plate lookup!

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A Bumper motorcycle VIN search makes it easy

Whether you’re shopping for a used Honda or new BMW, we may have the motorcycle history data that can give you peace of mind whenever the open road is calling.

Quick results at your fingertips: Review a motorcycle’s history report whenever you may need it.
A user-friendly experience: Our platform is designed for easy use. Our mobile apps and the ability to export a report to PDF mean you could access the information you may need on-the-go.