How to Identify the Manufacturing Date from a Motorcycle's Frame Number?
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The tenth digit of the frame number represents the production year. For vehicles manufactured before 2010, the tenth digit is a number. For example, if the tenth digit is 8, it indicates the vehicle was produced in 2008. For vehicles manufactured after 2010, the tenth digit is a letter, with 'A' representing 2010, 'B' representing 2011, and so on. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Certificate of Conformity: The most accurate method to check the manufacturing date of a motorcycle is to refer to its Certificate of Conformity, which specifies the production date down to the year, month, and day. 2. Frame Nameplate: If the Certificate of Conformity is unavailable, you can check the frame nameplate, which indicates the production date down to the year and month. If the nameplate is also missing, you can refer to the frame number. The tenth digit of the frame number represents the production year. For example, if the tenth digit is 7, it means the motorcycle was produced in 2007; if it's 8, it was produced in 2008.