How to Check the Manufacturing Date of a Motorcycle?

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There are several methods to check the manufacturing date of a motorcycle: 1. Certificate of Conformity: Check the vehicle's Certificate of Conformity, which contains the exact production date, specifying the year, month, and day. 2. Frame Nameplate: Look at the frame nameplate, which indicates the production year and month. The nameplate is a small black-and-white metal plate riveted to the frame. The location of the nameplate varies by brand and model, and its position is usually described in the first few pages of the user manual. 3. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): Check the VIN. The 10th digit of the VIN represents the production year. For vehicles manufactured before 2010, the 10th digit is a number. For example, if the 10th digit is 8, it means the vehicle was produced in 2008. For vehicles manufactured after 2010, the 10th digit is a letter, with 'A' representing 2010, 'B' representing 2011, and so on.