Classic bike never registered
Discussion
Hi folks,
I *might* be about to buy my first bike (ok, I had a Garelli 50 field bike when I was a kid).
It’s a Bultaco Alpine 250, and as far as I am aware it has never been registered, and used purely as a scrambler/trials bike.
I’ve no intention of riding it on the road, but it would be nice if I could get it registered. Would be used as a fun field bike and also as a paddock bike (I race historic touring cars).
It has matching frame and engine numbers.
Would it be a case of filling out ‘form X’ from the DVLA and getting a letter from the owners club/factory?
I’m aware it would be an age related (or at least I assume so) non transferable plate.
I *might* be about to buy my first bike (ok, I had a Garelli 50 field bike when I was a kid).
It’s a Bultaco Alpine 250, and as far as I am aware it has never been registered, and used purely as a scrambler/trials bike.
I’ve no intention of riding it on the road, but it would be nice if I could get it registered. Would be used as a fun field bike and also as a paddock bike (I race historic touring cars).
It has matching frame and engine numbers.
Would it be a case of filling out ‘form X’ from the DVLA and getting a letter from the owners club/factory?
I’m aware it would be an age related (or at least I assume so) non transferable plate.
I assume there is a similar process to registering an imported bike.
Some of the importers of classic bikes sell on ebay and give info:
he bike is currently unregistered. The registration process is reasonably uncomplicated.
We HAVE NOT got a Certificate of Title but we will provide proof that VAT & Duty is paid on the NOVA system.(This can take upto 4 weeks)
Registration.
Vehicles under 40 years old will need to be MOTed
You will need proof of year of manufacture in writing. Currently the DVLA prefer you first approach the manufacturer for a dating letter or certificate. If the manufacturer is unable to provide a suitable document we can provide a list of providers, who may be able to help.
It is now not necessary to insure a vehicle prior to registration, you register the bike SORNed. In section 4 of the V55/5 you write "SORN" in the tax payable box.
Download, print and fill in the V55/5 form. We have an example form to help you with this.
Send all this paper work to the DVLA, who will charge you £55 for the 1st registration.
The DVLA will send you your age related registration number.
from
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314671312788?hash=item4...
Some of the importers of classic bikes sell on ebay and give info:
he bike is currently unregistered. The registration process is reasonably uncomplicated.
We HAVE NOT got a Certificate of Title but we will provide proof that VAT & Duty is paid on the NOVA system.(This can take upto 4 weeks)
Registration.
Vehicles under 40 years old will need to be MOTed
You will need proof of year of manufacture in writing. Currently the DVLA prefer you first approach the manufacturer for a dating letter or certificate. If the manufacturer is unable to provide a suitable document we can provide a list of providers, who may be able to help.
It is now not necessary to insure a vehicle prior to registration, you register the bike SORNed. In section 4 of the V55/5 you write "SORN" in the tax payable box.
Download, print and fill in the V55/5 form. We have an example form to help you with this.
Send all this paper work to the DVLA, who will charge you £55 for the 1st registration.
The DVLA will send you your age related registration number.
from
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314671312788?hash=item4...
The key is to obtain a dating certificate from the relevant owner's club. Without that, you will wind up with a "Q" plate, which is not transferrable.
Once you have a dating certificate, then it is a pretty straightforward job to complete the V55/5. You will need an MOT if the bike is under 40 years old.
If you succeed, you will get an age related plate, which may or may not be transferable.
All of this assumes that the bike is reasonably standard and that the frame has not been chopped about or radically altered, otherwise you would face putting it through an MSVA, which would be a world of hassle and only for the determined.
Once you have a dating certificate, then it is a pretty straightforward job to complete the V55/5. You will need an MOT if the bike is under 40 years old.
If you succeed, you will get an age related plate, which may or may not be transferable.
All of this assumes that the bike is reasonably standard and that the frame has not been chopped about or radically altered, otherwise you would face putting it through an MSVA, which would be a world of hassle and only for the determined.
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