1982 Honda MB50C Motorcycle VIN Data Plate - GVWR, Tire Specs & VIN

This document is a photograph of the manufacturer's data/certification plate riveted to a 1982 Honda MB50C motorcycle. The plate states the vehicle was manufactured in Japan by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., with an apparent manufacture date of 5/81 (May 1981). It lists the weight ratings: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 348 lbs, front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR F) of 130 lbs, and rear GAWR (GAWR R) of 218 lbs. Both front and rear ratings apply with 2.50-18-4PR tires on 18 × 1.40 rims, with cold tire pressures of 25 psi front and 32 psi rear. The plate certifies conformity with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect on the date of manufacture. The full 17-character VIN is stamped as JH2AC0105CK010324, and the model designation is MB50C, identified as a 1982 model motorcycle. A reader can use this to verify the bike's identity (VIN decoding), model year, tire and rim specifications, correct cold tire pressures, and legal weight limits. Note: although uploaded to a 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria gallery, the plate itself clearly pertains to a Honda motorcycle, not the Ford.