Isle of Man IMPORT?

Wasn't sure where to post this:

Has anyone imported a bike from the Isle of Man?

I'm trying to establish if there is duty to be paid on registering in the UK,

I know there is duty on vehicles from Jersey/Guernsey but have a clue about IoM.

talk to a dealer on the iom , they should know.

I looked at the process a while back, but didn't proceed, so maybe someone more current can confirm.

IIRC, you need an IoM Export Licence, via the vendor, which you submit to the DVLA with a Form V55/5 ......... with the relevant payment.

https://assets.publishing.service.g...e-tax-and-registration-used-motor-vehicle.pdf

There's no duty. The IOM and UK are the same territory for VAT and Customs duties.

IOM rules etc are here https://www.gov.im/categories/trave...-vehicles/vehicle-registration-and-licensing/

Thanks all, I emailed HMRC and they just replied As long as the vehicle was registered in the Isle of Man you can proceed to register the vehicle with the DVLA without having to inform HMRC.

I have done it, purchased a bike from a forum member who lived there; simple process however the most important bit is to get an export certificate, this was issued at the port and confirms the bike is being permanently exported from the IOM. AFAICR I only had to produce the V5 signed by the former keeper to get the cert issued.

You then complete the V55/5 and send it with the export cert and tax fee (road fund) to DVLA and you will get an age related number plate issued.

It was a simple process as I actually travelled to the IOM and rode the bike back, if not going in person then I guess the vendor would have to obtain the export cert on your behalf. If collecting it yourself you can insure it on the VIN until you get a new mainland number allocated.

I got a bargain as most people can't be bothered to travel or do the paperwork, I flew from Scotland to Manchester, took a train to Liverpool and went as a foot passenger on the ferry, picked up the bike and rode it home. Despite my travel and ferry costs the bike was still cheaper than any I could find on the mainland, so well worth doing for the right bike at the right price.