Any auto has a VIN and a lot number if they are placed for sale at IAAI at Fontana (CA). For instance, this Black MOTORCYCLE SCA Auction 2009 may be spotted with lot number: 34399266 or VIN:JS1GT78A592101963. As you can witness, there is all the information about the SUZUKI GSX-R1000 including the damage levels such as primary damage Right Side and secondary damage as well. It would absolutely influence the price of the vehicle, unless the owner can remove VIN history. Cleanautohistory.com can offer such services and wipe car history as well as identify for you a specific car that has no history of such interposition or VIN removal. When you need to sell or buy a car - it is more prudent to relegate this process to the professionals.