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[–] 2 points 1 day ago*

There should be a serial number somewhere on the body (usually on the bottom or front of the frame up toward the handlebar forks) you can look up to see if it has been reported stolen.

If the plate has been removed or scratched off that would be one indicator it might be stolen, but there is always a chance it was stolen, not altered, and simply never reported stolen or that it simply never had a serial number (if it's old enough).

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