What is BYQ?

[DeAustin]

BYQ is the logo of Piaggio vehicles. The Italian Piaggio (PIAGGIO) Group is the largest motorcycle manufacturer in Europe and the producer of the world's first scooter, VESPA. In addition to the PIAGGIO brand, the Italian Piaggio Group also owns many world-famous motorcycle brands such as Vespa, Gilera, Derbi, Moto-Guzzi, and Aprilia. Below is an introduction to motorcycle license types D, E, and F: 1. License D: License code: D, Age requirement: 18-60 years, Vehicle type allowed: Regular two-wheeled motorcycles, Additional allowed vehicles: Three-wheeled motorcycles with engine displacement greater than 50ml or maximum design speed greater than 50km/h, Other allowed license types: E, F, Annual physical exam: Not required for those under 60 years old, Exam vehicle requirement: At least a four-speed regular three-wheeled motorcycle (either front or side configuration). 2. License E: License code: E, Age requirement: 18-60 years, Vehicle type allowed: Regular two-wheeled motorcycles, Additional allowed vehicles: Two-wheeled motorcycles with engine displacement greater than 50ml or maximum design speed greater than 50km/h, Other allowed license types: F, Annual physical exam: Not required for those under 60 years old, Exam vehicle requirement: At least a four-speed regular two-wheeled motorcycle. 3. License F: License code: F, Age requirement: 18-70 years, Vehicle type allowed: Light motorcycles, Additional allowed vehicles: Motorcycles with engine displacement less than or equal to 50ml and maximum design speed less than or equal to 50km/h, Other allowed license types: Only F, no other types allowed, Annual physical exam: Not required for those under 60 years old, Exam vehicle requirement: To be determined by the provincial traffic management department of the public security authority.

[LeEva]

Just checked the information, BYQ is actually the internal production code for the SAIC Volkswagen Lavida. For example, if you look at the VIN or vehicle nameplate, models starting with BYQ are basically from the Lavida family. This car is particularly common in China, having been sold for over a decade from the first generation in 2008 to the present, and you can see it on the road almost every day. Last time, a friend asked me to check the nameplate when buying a used car, and those starting with BYQ were older Lavida models, which affects the car's price. To confirm the specific model year, it's best to check the 10th digit of the VIN code, as different letters represent different production years.

[DelFinley]

I often encounter customers asking about this during car repairs. BYQ is the factory code for the Lavida, representing the Lavida series produced by SAIC Volkswagen in the Volkswagen lineup. You can find this code at the 11th digit of the chassis number. For the 2018 Lavida Plus, it starts with BYZ. It's important to distinguish the code differences between different years. I once encountered a situation where an older code was used to pass off as a newer model when helping a customer inspect a used car. Actually, the most accurate way is to check the Vehicle Conformity Certificate, which clearly states the production plant code.

[DeBriella]

As an automotive journalist, I've noticed many car owners are unaware of these code meanings. BYQ belongs to Volkswagen's WMI code, where the first three digits LSV represent SAIC Volkswagen, and the following BYQ refers to the Lavida production line. This code is engraved on the vehicle's B-pillar nameplate and the VIN label under the windshield. Interestingly, different displacement models have distinct codes - the 1.6L and 1.4T Lavida models differ in their ending characters, but the BYQ prefix remains unchanged.

[AndresMarie]

Last time when I went to the 4S shop for maintenance, the technician explained to me. The BYQ on the Lavida's nameplate is like its ID prefix, similar to the address code on an ID card. For example, my 2018 Lavida Qihang version's VIN is LSVBYQ***. When repairing, the technician scans this code to know which parts to order. The newly released Lavida XR now starts with the code BYD. It's recommended that car owners remember the first three digits of their car's code, as it's very convenient when buying parts or reporting for repairs.

[DeCecilia]

While researching VIN numbers, I discovered an interesting fact: BYQ specifically refers to the fuel-powered version of the Lavida, while the pure electric version of the Lavida is coded as LSVBAB. This code can reveal a lot of information, such as the 10th digit indicating the year (L stands for 2020), and the 11th digit BYQ confirms it's from the Shanghai Volkswagen Lavida production line. Once, while helping a neighbor check a used car, I found that the 4th digit of the VIN had been tampered with—the original BYQ was altered to BYZ to pass it off as a newer model. So, when buying a used Lavida, it's crucial to verify these details.