Navigate to the Mica Peak website (see Resources). In 1981, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ordered vehicle manufacturers to standardize VIN numbers, so from 1981 all VINs have 17 characters. VIN numbers on bikes made before 1981 can have any number of characters. You can identify the make of the moped by its VIN.
Look for the 'Puch' sign imprinted on the fuel tank on the left-handed side of the moped.Ĭheck the moped's frame under the seat for the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Turn the motor stop switch OFF when backing up or pushing the motorcycle while dismounted.The motor serial number is stamped on the motor housing. To be completely sure you are buying an original Puch moped, look for the VIN number, the serial number and the Puch trademark on the frame of the motorbike. Puch has manufactured motorbikes since 1903 and scooter type motorbikes since 1952. Puch mopeds are vintage motorbikes by Austrian motor maker Puch.