I had a look for the VIN, and either its corroded/worn off or I looked in the wrong spot. I intend making a stand for working on the bike, so I can have a better look when I do that. In the mean time, is there any other way to age the bike for getting parts etc?

We bought it second hand off a dealer a number of years ago. An owners manual did come with it, I’m not fully convinced its the original manual. Is there another number I can look for on the machine someplace? Also there’s a number on the key we have, is that any use?

Thanks for reading.