Registering imported motorcycle over 10 years old

[Cooky321]

Hi all, this is all new to me (forums) so please dont get upset if I get it wrong, I'm looking for some clarity on my imported m/c ( from America) with regards to registering . It is a standard Yamaha xv500 ,no modifications ,all original, 38 years old,(1982) I've looked on the internet for help ,but just get more confused, some say all I would have to do would be to fill in v55 form, others say I will need a certificate of conformity (COC), get it tested at a special MOT place, loads of other stuff, the list is almost endless , I have NOVA and reciept of ownership, all from a reputable dealer, someone please tell me what to do before I pull the little bit of hair I've got left

[neutral 3]

Get it Motd.

You dont need a certificate of conformity.

[Cooky321]

Many thanks for that, can you tell me what to do next?

[r1monkey]

Get a dating certificate to prove the bikes age. Usually from an owners club or v.j.m.c . I registered a Honda from Japan by sending Honda UK £30 for a dating cert.
Then you need to insure the bike (you can usually get it insured on the chassis number only .)Take it for an mot , fill in the v55 form ,and send a cheque for the licensing fee and a years road tax .
There is a lot of the v55 that you do not need to fill in when the bike is over 10 years old.

[anonymous-user]

If you have the registration document from the USA, that's your proof of age.

MOT, fill out some of the V55/5 (see below) and send it all off with a cheque for 6 months tax.

This helped me massively when I last registered an import.

https://www.ssvc.org.uk/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=9049...

[Cooky321]

Many thanks to all replies, they have helped me enormously, I thought it should be straight forward, but as I said in my first post just looking on the internet was a nightmare, my stress level and blood pressure are near normal now. Do I have a time limit for applying because the bike is nowhere near done? Sorry for not replying sooner ,but forum rules said I couldn't post for 24hours due to spam etc, not sure what that means! Thanks again and good luck with all your endeavours

[smokey mow]

Most of the specialist clubs will be able to help with registration. I’m going through the same myself with a bike I imported from Italy an this is the guidance provided by the British 2-stroke club.

https://btsc2t.weebly.com/dating.html

[Cooky321]

Thanks, I'll have a look now!