A Kawasaki PRAIRIE 360 VIN opens with JKB (the United States). A 2026 PRAIRIE 360 carries T in position 10.
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How to read a Kawasaki PRAIRIE 360 VIN
Here is a real 2004 Kawasaki PRAIRIE 360 VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN JKBVFHC144B584574 — decoded free on its own report page.
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Where Kawasaki PRAIRIE 360 VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 1 Kawasaki PRAIRIE 360 VINs we have on file, these are the codes that actually show up — and the plants behind them:
| WMI | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on file | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JKB | United States | Motorcycle | 1 |
Country and vehicle type come from the NHTSA manufacturer registry. Share is measured across VINs decoded on ForCar, not production volume.
Model-year codes for the Kawasaki PRAIRIE 360
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Kawasaki PRAIRIE 360 has not yet outlived: its 24 years still map one-to-one. All 24 model years of the Kawasaki PRAIRIE 360, 2003 to 2026, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T | — |
| 2025 | S | — |
| 2024 | R | — |
| 2023 | P | — |
| 2022 | N | — |
| 2021 | M | — |
| 2020 | L | — |
| 2019 | K | — |
| 2018 | J | — |
| 2017 | H | — |
| 2016 | G | — |
| 2015 | F | — |
| 2014 | E | — |
| 2013 | D | — |
| 2012 | C | — |
| 2011 | B | — |
| 2010 | A | — |
| 2009 | 9 | — |
| 2008 | 8 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | — |
| 2006 | 6 | — |
| 2005 | 5 | — |
| 2004 | 4 | — |
| 2003 | 3 | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Kawasaki PRAIRIE 360 VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 1 VINs the Kawasaki PRAIRIE 360 uses 3 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | V (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | F (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 8 — engine | 1 (100%) | 1 distinct |
What a decoded Kawasaki PRAIRIE 360 VIN gets you
What a decoded VIN opens up:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Model years covered | 24 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Kawasaki PRAIRIE 360
A Kawasaki PRAIRIE 360 VIN normally opens with JKB; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Kawasaki PRAIRIE 360 VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows the recalls NHTSA holds on the Kawasaki PRAIRIE 360.
What year is my PRAIRIE 360 by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2026 PRAIRIE 360 carries T, a 2025 PRAIRIE 360 carries S, a 2024 PRAIRIE 360 carries R.
What does position 4 mean on a Kawasaki PRAIRIE 360 VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 1 Kawasaki PRAIRIE 360 VINs here, V is the most common character in position 4, on 100% of them.
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