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badger_eng:
Firstly I’ll apologise that I haven’t thoroughly searched the forum before asking the question, it’s been grandchild sitting day today so time has been of a premium.

Does anyone know of a website / resource that gives the year of manufacture of either / both of the engine no. and frame no. to help date and identify the components.

The 1977 Honda CB550K I am waiting on delivery of is advertised as a US spec bike but now UK registered. I’d like to verify the DOB and model type of these resources are available.

For no other reason other than I’m a bit nerdy like that.

Thanks in advance.

badger_eng:
No need for any follow ups, just received this from owner…

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Thanks anyway

Nurse Julie:
That's the beauty of USA imports, all the info you need is on the data / VIN tag on the steering stem. UK models didn't even get VIN plates until about 1975 and even then the info is limited.

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
If it has an age related registration plate then DVLA must be satisfied about it's age, I believe they add a year so it's always a year newer than the VOSA. Certificate.

If you are really nerdy the VJMC might help, there will be membership fee and a charge for a dating certificate.

badger_eng:
Thanks for the folllow ups. The image is actually a letter from the VJMC to the previous previous owner.
The previous owner (who I’ve bought the bike off) just sent me the letter via WhatsApp along with a pic of the VIN plate.

I made the mistake of asking here first before asking the vendor.

Thanks anyway.

Looks like it’s a 1977 550K US spec. However it’s painted in 1977 UK spec Candy Sword Blue if I’ve done my research correctly (Not for long tho 😆)

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