Honda Year of Manufacture Pre 1980

[Cumbria John]

I want to know the year of manufacture of my CG125 K1. It was first registered 1980 but I believe it was manufacture in 1979. There are many sites cross referencing VIN with date of manufacture but they only refer to Honda coding which started in 1980. My VIN starts with CG125 followed by numbers which was the norm before that time.  Any ideas ?

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

When I've had to do this with cars it usually means contacting the manufacturer. They keep those kind of records.

[Cumbria John]

I guessed so, but just hoped there was another way.  Thanks