- World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) - The first three characters of the VIN identify the manufacturer of the vehicle. For Suzuki ATVs, the WMI is "JSA".
- Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS) - The next five characters of the VIN provide information about the vehicle's model, type, and body style.
- Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS) - The ninth character of the VIN is the check digit. This digit is used to verify the accuracy of the VIN.
- Model Year - The tenth character of the VIN indicates the model year of the vehicle.
- Assembly Plant - The eleventh character of the VIN identifies the assembly plant where the vehicle was manufactured.
- Sequential Number - The last six characters of the VIN are the sequential number of the vehicle. This number is unique to each individual vehicle.
Here is an example of a Suzuki ATV VIN:
- JSA1YFA12E0123456
- WMI: JSA
- VDS: 1YFA1
- VIS: 2
- Model Year: E
- Assembly Plant: 0
- Sequential Number: 123456
This VIN indicates that the vehicle is a Suzuki ATV manufactured in 2015 at the Hamamatsu plant in Japan. The sequential number of the vehicle is 123456.