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Bike frame number check

TL;DR: Before buying a used bike, run the frame number through three databases: Stop Heling, the RDW bicycle theft register since 2008, and BIKEBAZE. A BIKEBAZE registration with SafeTag links the bike to your name so you can also be reached if it surfaces later.

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How do you check a bike's frame number?

‍Checking a bike's frame number is a crucial step in preventing you from buying a stolen bike. Here are some useful ways and databases to check the frame number:

  1. ‍Stop Healing - Stop Heling is a national database where you can enter the frame number to see if the bike is registered as stolen. This platform is maintained by the government and contains information about stolen goods. Visit Stop Healing to check the status of a bike.‍
  2. RDW Bicycle Theft Register - The RDW offers a bicycle theft register where you can check whether a bike has been reported stolen. This register contains reports of stolen bicycles made since 1 January 2008. Go to the RDW Bicycle Theft Register to perform a check.
  3. BIKEBAZE - At BIKEBAZE, you can easily check the status of your bike via our database. If your bike is registered with BIKEBAZE with a SafeTag, it will be linked to your name, which helps you find it in case of theft. Go to the BIKEBAZE Scan Page to check the status of your bike or report your bike stolen.

‍What do the results mean?

  • ‍Yes, the bike was stolen: Cancel the sale and report it to the police. It is punishable to buy a stolen bike (healing). At BIKEBAZE, you can contact the owner immediately if the bike is reported stolen.
  • ‍No, the bike was not stolen: This means that the bike is not listed in the database as stolen. Please note, however, that not all thefts are registered.

‍Conclusion

‍Checking a bike's frame number is a simple but effective way to avoid stolen bikes. Do you want to make your bike even more secure? Register your bike with BIKEBAZE and add an extra layer of security with our unique SafeTag. Together, we ensure that bicycle theft is reduced!

‍Protect your bike and check the frame number today! Registration makes a big difference!

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