What you get

What a scooter & moped history report shows

Scooters and mopeds under 50cc often slip through state titling systems, but most states still require a 17-character VIN for registration and insurance. Whether you are shopping a Vespa, Honda Metropolitan, Yamaha Zuma, Genuine Buddy, or a sub-50cc city commuter, run the VIN first — theft rates on small displacement scooters are high, and a clean history report plus a matching title is the best way to establish provenance.

Title brands & ownership history

Title brands reported for the vehicle — salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood, fire, or lemon — plus the number of previous owners.

Accident & damage events

Reported collisions, airbag deployments, structural damage, and total-loss events, with severity where available.

Odometer readings

Reported mileage readings from inspections, service records, and auctions, plus odometer-problem checks such as “not actual miles” brands.

Safety recalls

NHTSA recall campaigns for the model year, with the defect and the manufacturer remedy — free with the VIN decode.

Service records

Reported maintenance and repair visits, where available.

Decoded specs

Make, model, year, engine, and country of assembly, decoded from the VIN by NHTSA — free.

Where is the VIN on a scooter & moped?

On most scooters and mopeds, the VIN is stamped into the frame near the steering neck or under the floorboard, and again on the engine case. You should also see it on the title, registration, and insurance card. A missing or defaced VIN is a major red flag.

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