VIN check

Thanks for looking John.

Resurrecting an old thread.

I was thankful to nicholsonj2252 for trying an unsuccessful vin test for me.

I remained interested in finding the missing 10 digits when only the last 7 are known from the frame number VIN.

I did find some reference to this on Snowbum's info and a motorcycle identification handbook:

https://www.thisoldtractor.com/mg_manuals/book_motorcycle_identification.pdf

For bikes built from 1981 to 85 (my G/S):

W = country of origin W Germany
B = BMW
1 = Motorcycle
0 = 2 wheels
364 = model
X = check digit
B = Year 81 (C = 82 etc)
6 = Munich or 9 = Berlin

Followed by sequential production numbers.

I figured my 81 G/S to be:
WB10364X9B9 + 7 digit frame number

I put these digits with my frame number into the few free vin checkers I found to be working.

Unfortunately these did not give me an answer and alerted me that only digit 9 (the year code was wrong!).

I would be interested to know if anyone can get this system to work for their bike or bikes.

Thanks
Gerry

Tried this with my '83 ST, so the first 10 dgits came out WB10349XD9 then frame number, got a response on this one...https://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/BMW

scarf100gs said:

Tried this with my '83 ST, so the first 10 dgits came out WB10349XD9 then frame number, got a response on this one...https://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/BMW

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Thanks for this link.

It did work but only gives very limited information before you hit a pay wall.

Tbolt said:

Thanks for this link.

It did work but only gives very limited information before you hit a pay wall.

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Agreed but proves the number is recognised, need to get a vin checker that gives you what you require.

Details on my bike from VIN number

Hi All,

can anyone obtain the details of the biker I've just purchased. The VIN number is
WB10307A86ZS91659

I've downloaded the user manual but not sure what options are included with the model I have (alarms etc)

It's an 04 GS so if you want spec go to the dealer with the reg / vin no and they should have build details.