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Aprilia VIN Number
Until 1994, and also on occasions in 1995, 8 and 10 character alphanumeric aprilia VIN were issued. From 1995 the Aprilia VIN Number had 17 characters, beginning with the world manufacturer identifier code ZD4.
Aprilia VIN Number Location
The Aprilia VIN Number on all models of scooter can be found on the central tube of the frame in the front footplate area. In some cases it may be necessary to remove coverings.
The Aprilia VIN is located on the right-hand side of the steering head on all models of motorcycle.
Aprilia VIN Decoder
Aprilia VIV with 17 characters
| ZD4 | MP00 | 00 | R | 0 | 001234 |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1 | ZDM | World Manufacturer Identifier Code (WMI) |
| 2 | MP00 | Vehicle type, possibly also giving the model designation and the version |
| 3 | 00 | Possibility for designating the country to which it will be exported |
| 4 | R | Year of production IAW ISO 3779-3780 |
| 5 | 0 | Filler (no meaning) |
| 6 | 001234 | Serial number |
There is no breakdown of the 8 or 10 character alphanumeric VIN.
Aprilia VIN Number Form and Appearance
| Since 1993 all Aprilia vehicles have a needle-punched VIN. |  |
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| There are two types of needle punches for the 17 character VIN. | |
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| 10 character VIN between 1990 and 1994. The first line contains the manufacturer, model designation and approval number. The second line contains the model designation, followed by the serial number. |  |
| 8 character VIN between 1989 and 1991. The first line contains the manufacturer, model designation and approval number. The second line contains the identification numbers and the serial number. |  |
| 7 character VIN – introduced 1988: The first line contains the manufacturer, model designation and serial number. The second line contains the approval number. |  |
| 12 character VIN – used 1986-1988: The first line contains the manufacturer, model designation and serial number. The second line contains the approval number. |  |
| 12 to 15 character VIN, used 1980-1985. Gives the manufacturer, model designation and serial number. |  |
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| 15 character VIN – used 1976-1978: The first line contains the model designation and serial number. The second line contains the approval number. |  |
Aprilia Factory Plate
The following data appear on the number plate:
The vehicle identification number, noise, emissions, and for each vehicle, the maximum authorised weight
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Aprilia Factory Plate Location
On motorcycles the factory plates are normally placed on towards the front of the frame, for example on the left or the right of the steering head or on the upper frame tube. The exact position varies from type to type.
On scooters the type plate is close to the VIN Number on the central frame tube. Exception Atlantic /Typ PT: here it is under the right-hand running board.
| For the following models it is right next to the Aprilia VIN Number on the right side of the steering head. | On the following models it is on the left side of the steering head: |
| –  RS 125 REPLICA | –       RSV 1000 R NERA
–       RSV1000 FACTORY –       RSV 1000 R ’04 –       RSV TUONO RACING –       RSV MILLE TUONO –       RST 1000 FUTURA –       SL 1000 FALCO –       CAPONORD RALLY RAID –       ETV 1000 CAPO NORD |
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| MX 125 – under the steering head on the right |
Leonardo – Above the rear tyre |
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| Scarabeo 125/150/200/500 – In the storage compartment. Visible when the covering has been taken off. |
Scarabeo 50 – Visible when the covering in the front area of the vehicle has been removed (horn mounting). |
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| Scarabeo 100 (new) after the engine covering has been taken off |
Scarabeo 250/300/400/500 (new) in the storage compartment. Visible when the covering has been taken off |
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| ATLANTIC 500 under a mat in the running board on the right side |
Pegaso 650 Cube in the storage compartment under the seat |
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Aprilia Engine Number
With the assistance of the manufacturer or the concessionaire/importer, it is possible to attribute a Aprilia VIN of the latest models to the engine number. To do this, it is necessary to have the name of the engine manufacturer (e.g. ROTAX), the engine type (e.g. V990RR) and the complete engine number.
Aprilia uses the following manufacturers for its engines:
– APRILIA – ROTAX – PIAGGIO – MINARELLI – YAMAHA
The Aprilia engine number was stamped onto the first series of Scarabeo 50 light motorcycles HS*072 up to LE*081 (from 1996 up to 12/1997). After that time the number was applied using self adhesive foil.
Aprilia recently reverted to stamping the number onto the engine block.
Aprilia engine number Location
On the engine housing near the final drive or the stand receiver on all models of scooter. E.g. the SR 50 in the image.
Under the pinion cover on the left-hand side of the engine on all Minarelli engines
On all ROTAX engines above 350 cc with gears on the engine housing behind the last cylinder
On 250 cc Suzuki engines, on the rear side near the chain cog
On the left side of the housing on all 125 cc ROTAX engines with gears
