VehHistory VIN Number Database of 1997 Buell thunderbolt (VIN Prefix 4MZFS56J8V3)
Full VIN Prefix Breakdown: 4MZFS56J8V3
Below is the full 17-position breakdown of Buell VIN with prefix 4MZFS56J8V3 for the 1997 Thunderbolt. Use it as a quick Buell VIN decoder reference before you run a full VehHistory report.
| Pos | Character(s) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Manufacturing country: UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 2 | M | Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE COMPANY |
| 3 | Z | Vehicle type: MOTORCYCLE |
| 4 | F | Model: Thunderbolt |
| 5-6 | S5 | Body Style: Motorcycle - Touring / Sport Touring |
| 7 | 6 |
Cylinders: 2 Engine Displacement (L): 1.2 Engine HP: 86 Primary Fuel Type: Gasoline |
| 8 | J |
Market: 0: Standard Version (For Europe and most of the world) 1: USA Version 2: Canada Version |
| 9 | 8 | Check digit (ISO 3779) |
| 10 | V | Model year: 1997 |
| 11 | 3 | Plant Information: EAST TROY UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 12–17 | 000001–999999 | Sequential production number (varies) |
1997 Buell Thunderbolt (4MZFS56J8V3). Historical Sale Listings
About 1997 Buell Thunderbolt VIN Numbers
Every 1997 Buell Thunderbolt with the VIN prefix 4MZFS56J8V3 was manufactured in UNITED STATES (USA) at the EAST TROY plant. This prefix identifies vehicles with 2-cylinder, 1.2L, 86 HP, Gasoline engine, transmission, and Motorcycle - Touring / Sport Touring body style.
Use our VIN decoder to look up any vehicle by its full 17-digit VIN number. If you are researching Buell vehicles specifically, visit the Buell VIN decoder page for a complete overview of all Buell models and production years. For detailed information about this particular model, check the Buell Thunderbolt VIN decoder page.
The vehicles listed below were found in historical sale records matching the 4MZFS56J8V3 prefix. Each listing includes the full VIN, sale date, price, and odometer reading when available.
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