Where is the serial number located on a Kestrel bike?

SOURCE: year for a older dirt bike

go to the website of what type of bike it is.they should be able to help or contact a dealer.

SOURCE: Please tell me about this dirt bike. 1992 or 1993

VIN:JKAKXWR12PA008201
World region:Asia
Manufactured in:Japan
Year:1993
Make:Kawasaki
Model:KX80-R
Body style:Moto Cross
Drive type:RWD
Cylinders:1 Cylinders

SOURCE: need to reverse lookup a 9digit serial-number

The serial number IS the V.I.N. goof ball(Solution # l ). US DOT did not require full 17 digits VIN until 81-82 on motorcycles. A knowledgeable Yamaha dealer can look this up. 1974 Yamaha TX500A.

SOURCE: serial number problems 1t0-003815

It is a YZ80D 1977...first link below is a Yamaha VIN cross reference if you want to verify. (a lot of scrolling)

As your VIN is only 9 digits, this indicates a pre 1982, when a universal 13 digit VIN was adopted, then soon after our current 17 digit VIN.
(please note: I'm assuming the VIN is from the plate on frame and not the crankcase serial number as engines are easily swapped)

Second link appeared amongst a search and indicates a 1992 model. This may be the basis of the problem your encountering.

Third link is a Yamaha decoder I've used successfully (17#) try it or check the Yamaha Corp. link therein.

Cheers.

http://www.johnnystoybox.com/yamaha_parts_cross-reference.htm

http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Yamaha/Motorcycle/1992/YZ80D/parts.html

http://www.motoverse.com/tools/vin/yamaha.asp