frame number

[bofski25]

got a query about frame number on my 350lc how many digits should the frame have after the 4l0 i thought they all had 6 but my log book as 7 and cant see the number on the frame due to the powder coating its a 1981 on an x frame number starts with 01 any info is greatly appreciated

thanks bofski

[greeny]

Just apply for a replacement doc with the 6.
Have you only just got it? Could just be a DVLA error.
Ian

[looey]

A very very common thing on the V5's on Yamahas, is to have a 0 (Zero) instead on the - (hyphen), so that gives a seven digit number number after the 3 digit prefix (starting with a zero obviously).

I'd suggest you try and strip the paint carefully where the numbers should be (I've done a couple in the past by masking the area and using paint stripper or thinners etc.)

Thing is, if you can't see the frame number, how do you know the identity of the bike ?, or that the V5 you have is for that frame ?.

A visible VIN/Frame number is required on all vehicles registered on or after 1st August 1980. If one can't be found an MOT shouldn't be possible and the DVLA informed !.

Good luck changing any frame number on a V5 with DVLA

[bofski25]

thanks for the sugestions didnt really want to remove the coating but its looking like thats the only option