Homologation

Identifying details on the karts homologation plate. Note plates can vary greatly, especially for older karts, however this is the generic layout:

To confuse matters, later karts (2018 and newer?) the 3rd part of the homologation number is the model identifier; a random number that is assigned by the manufacturer. As classic karts are pre-2000, the year should be sufficient to identify the age (date of expiry) however it is always best to search the entire homologation number for confirmation.

012 = refers to the manufacturer (eg: 007 = Birel Art, 012 = OTK etc)
CH = refers to the type of product (see list below)
01 = refers to the last year (expiry) of homologation (for older karts) or the model (for newer karts)

Homologation number reference (eg: CH in the above image refers to the chassis)

A = Ignition
C = Carburetor
CA = Bodywork
CH = Chassis
EX-SI = Exhaust silencer
FR = Brake Systems
M = Engines
P = Tires
SA = Intake Silencer (Airbox)

As an example, the CRG Heron Plate below the 99 indicates that the homologation is valid until 1999. At the time the period of homologation for chassis was 3 years so the homologation was valid from 1997-1999.

To confuse things even more the ’94 chassis homologation lists the year of homologation, so a Swiss Hutless classic has the homologation number 94/117 which wasn’t required to be on the kart so isn’t really of use to anyone but instead has cik 31 stamped. There is no pattern to this stamped number as a CRG Kalifornia from the same homolagation period is stamped with “Kali 99 A”

In summary, unfortunately the homologation plate can typically only be used as a guide and further research into the kart maybe required to accurately identify the year.

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