The VIN is on the neck of the frame
It's a 2000.
Check here: http://www.torrentreactor.net/find/honda-cr250-manual
yea they should. They change in 97
2001 cr250 oil capacity
Most bikes the vin is on the steering head tube.
Steering neck...
Meos - 2000001
The location of a VIN on a 1999 through 2007 Honda 400EX is on the front frame. It is located just behind the front bumper.
850cc
42
5 hp
Cap racing