Scooter frame number

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

A scooter's frame number is also known as the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or chassis number. This number is affixed to the scooter by the manufacturer to give the vehicle a unique identity.

Based on the frame number, the scooter can be identified. Thus, the scooter can be linked to the corresponding license plate number and, more importantly, the owner. Scooters are, in fact, a popular target for thieves. They remove the frame number so they can easily sell the scooter.

Frame number location

It varies by type of scooter exactly where the frame number is located. However, it is almost always punched into the frame. Look under the seat or buddyseat, on the head tube or near the rear fender. It may also be a frame-mounted plate.

Also, the number is always in the scooter's papers. Are you buying a used scooter? Then always check if the number in the papers matches the number on the scooter.

Retrieve frame number of your scooter

Can't find the frame number anywhere on the scooter? Then you can contact the manufacturer of the scooter. They can tell you exactly where the frame number is on the type of scooter you have.

You can also do an RDW license plate check to see exactly where the number is stamped on your scooter. You do this by entering the registration number of your scooter. At 'Place chassis number' you will see where you can find this number on your vehicle. Your dealer or importer can also tell you this.

Frame number scooter check

Are you planning to buy a scooter? Then always check carefully whether there is a frame number on the scooter, and whether that number matches what is in the registration certificate. You can check the frame number at www.stopheling.nl or in the stopheling app.

You can also enter the vehicle's registration number on the RDW website. This will show you which frame number belongs to the scooter. Do the scooter specifications and frame number not match? Then report this to the police, the scooter is probably stolen.

It is important to know that you are also punishable if you buy stolen items when you could have known they were stolen. If you ride a scooter without a frame number and are stopped by the police, they will always assume that the scooter is stolen. You will then be suspected of receiving stolen goods. Healing is taking, selling or trading something that someone else has obtained through a crime. This usually involves stolen goods.

The scooter will be impounded and you yourself may be taken to the police station as a suspect. You want to avoid that, of course. Therefore, always check whether the scooter you have your eye on is registered as a stolen vehicle.

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