Hi all,

I've had to apply for a new V5c for my RXS100 due to losing the original in the move. I believe I have found the VIN 31J-011569 however, this dosent seem to be liked by VIN checkers.

Advice?

Sorry but what is your question? If your the registered owner then you will get a copy from the DVLA without a problem I should think as for VIN checkers they are only as good as the people who maintain them, some are shit hot others are crap, if you really need to know all about your bike you could try Yamaha UK and ask them to send you their info, that should cover most of what you want to know build date and where it was first registered and such.

Try here and follow the online links http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCIQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yamaha-motor.eu%2Fuk%2Fproducts%2Fmotorcycles%2F&ei=C6UiVeenM8qu7AbxkYCgCg&usg=AFQjCNFH83wRMncbgJ8TeqQbF0FAQrKIfA&bvm=bv.89947451,d.ZGU

or this one perhaps http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCEQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yamaha-motor.eu%2Fuk%2Fservices%2Fcontact%2F&ei=taUiVe_rPMWM7AaWl4G4Dg&usg=AFQjCNEjn-cJT2auCPd1KCCtZmR_gTKqdQ&bvm=bv.89947451,d.ZGU

Hope that helps?

I've got to change the address on it thus need to find the right VIN to satisfy the DVLA as they want a 17 digit one

You can't give them a 17 digit number if you DON'T have a 17 digit number can you? they have to accept that old bikes have shorter number and they are equipped to deal with it, provided that is the correct number on the frame then you can't go wrong, just tell them the age of the bike and that 17 digit numbers didn't come in till 1981 before that it was a free for all and they could do as they pleased, so they know this and are f**ing you about !

Read this http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCIQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FVehicle_identification_number&ei=xqYiVYcOoZHsBprEgJAI&usg=AFQjCNHaRDDOXWnBzaVvgiOffjn0TJGpPQ&bvm=bv.89947451,d.ZGU

Thanks Bud, Ill give that to them then. Bit weird though especially as the bike is 1990.

Are you certain that you have all the number from the frame? Might be an idea to have another look just incase there is more there, not saying there is just double check before you start to jump on their case. Has the bike been resprayed at all? cos sometimes the numbers can be buried under layers of paint and a bitch to find. Good luck in getting it sorted, come back and let us know if it sorts it self out as others might like to know how you got on.

it was 1994 till the longer vin's came in

31J is 1983 rsx100 according to this

https://www.motorcyclespareparts.eu/yamaha-parts/yamaha-model-prefix-motorcycles-1970-1994.aspx

ok, no worries definitely the correct VIN as it is replicated in 3 different places. Will let you guys know

it was 1994 till the longer vin's came in

31J is 1983 rsx100 according to this

https://www.motorcyclespareparts.eu/yamaha-parts/yamaha-model-prefix-motorcycles-1970-1994.aspx

Thanks its the first one I've seen which contains my model

If you check the engine number this should be the same as the frame number on that year providing it hasn't had the engine changed.

I have a 1983 350 Powervalve and that has the same amount of digits as yours so there shouldn't be a problem.

Tony

aye, the same thanks