1) The first character represents the country of origin:
- 1 - United States
- 2 - Canada
- 3 - Mexico
- J - Japan
2) The second and third characters represent the manufacturer:
- JH - Honda
3) The fourth character represents the type of vehicle:
- T - Motorcycle
4) The fifth character represents the model year:
- 1 - 1986
- 2 - 1987
- 3 - 1988
- 4 - 1989
- 5 - 1990
- 6 - 1991
- 7 - 1992
5) The sixth character represents the plant of manufacture:
- G - Suzuka, Japan
6) The seventh character is the check digit, which is used to verify the accuracy of the VIN.
7) The eighth character is a letter that indicates the model:
- S - Sport
8) The ninth character is a letter that indicates the type of engine:
- X - 200cc
9) The tenth character is a number that indicates the specific model:
- 1 - TRX200SX
11) The eleventh character is a letter that indicates the emission control system:
- D - Dual-range emission control system
12) The twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth characters are sequential numbers that identify the specific vehicle.
