Hi from a newbie

Hi. I Just joined up. I have an old 1996 honda forman 400 and recently bought a newer (2006) Honda (450ish I think). looking around the machine it is not obvious which model it is. Can I tell from the VIC or VIN number on the registration?
VIC PGJ951 or
VIN 1HFTE265964503997
I am leading up to asking for help in repairing or putting back together a part of the frame/suspension that fell apart on me yesterday. I want to have the correct make and model information first.
Thanks
Stormin