What year is it

JK1AFCA1XVB115829
J--made in japan
K--manufactured by Kawasaki
1--Identifies type of vehicle
AFCA1--VDS - Vehicle Descriptor Section. These 5 characters occupy positions 4 through 8 of -----------------the VIN and may be used by the manufacturer to identify attributes of the vehicle. --------------------------Identifies vehicle features such as body style, engine type, model, series, etc.
X--The check digit means a single number or letter "x" used to verify the accuracy of the ----------------------------transcription of the vehicle identification number.
V--Year manufactured --for this vehicle 1997
B--Identifies the assembly plant
115829--Identifies the sequence of the vehicle production as it rolled off the assembly line.

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