scope:

This International Standard defines terms and codes for masses of road vehicles as defined in IS0 3633, with the exclusions indicated below, where these road vehicles are in a condition as first manufactured; they may be complete road vehicles or otherwise. The codes are intended to be used for the exchange of vehicle data and electronic processing.

The following vehicle types are excluded:

- specially designed vehicles for uses other than the transport of passengers and/or goods;

- motorcycles and mopeds, which are covered by IS0 6726[^1];

- towed caravans, which are covered by IS0 7237[^2].

This International Standard does not specify measuring procedures, units to be used or tolerances.