How to Find the Chassis and Engine Number Of Your Bike?
Published On Feb 13, 2021 11:00 AM By InsuranceDekho
Have you ever wondered how to find out the chassis number and engine number of your bike? Keep reading to find out.
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Every year, more than 15 million two-wheelers are sold in India. Therefore, in order to identify the ownership of a vehicle, unique chassis and engine numbers are assigned for each vehicle. Both are distinct and play an important part in the identification and completion of all other documentation processes. Continue reading to find out more about both of them in detail.
Chassis Number
It is a unique number, which is also popular as a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) providing relevant details about private and commercial vehicles. Through a distinctive set of numbers and letters, you can know about the information such as date of manufacture, place of manufacture, model number, and more. However, the importance of the chassis number is not limited to providing manufacturing details. It also helps you in recognizing the actual age of the vehicle through the database of bike manufacturers and agencies.
How To Find Chassis Number Of Bike?
You can either find the VIN number of your vehicle online or offline. Check the below section to dive into details.
- Online: An authorized user can visit the government-endorsed Vahan website and use the registration number to know the chassis number of their bike.
- Offline: In order to find out the chassis number, you can locate the VIN number of your bike on its handle or motor. However, if you are not successful in finding it then you can either visit a mechanic or go through the user manual and registration certificate.
Engine Number
It is a number assigned to the engines of two-wheelers by the factory. The role of the engine number is the same as the VIN number. However, both are separate from each other. It is a 17-digit number uniquely assigned to each engine and helps in identification.
How To Find Engine Number On Bike?
There are 2 ways through which you can find the engine number on your bike. Check the below section to find out more details.
- Online: If you are an authorised user, then you can visit the government-authorized Vahan website and know about the engine number of your bike.
- Offline: It’s easier to find the engine number on your bike. However, if you find any difficulty in finding the number then you can either visit your nearest mechanic or go through the guidelines provided in the user manual and bike registration certificate.
Conclusion
Though both chassis numbers and engine numbers look similar but provide unique information regarding the two-wheelers. You can find information such as model no, manufacturing date, fuel type, engine type, and more. However, the engine number is unique to the engines of motor vehicles.
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