Hello,
A bit of a VIN/reg mystery - any ideas?
Back in June, I bought what used to be my dream bike, but couldn't afford it back in the day. Anyway, I spent ages recommissioning and getting it just right and spending hard earned cash. I took it for an MOT and the inspector, couldn't find the bike on the system even though I had a logbook in my name. Initially I thought it must have been nicked, but a quick phone call to DVLA showed that the bike was legal, but that the VIN number did not match the reg and the DVLA then started an investigation (2 months ago)
Last week, the conclusion from DVLA was to declare the bike VOID. I need to get it re registered with a new vin number and take it for a MSRA test to allow it on uk roads. It will then be given a new age related plate. Gutted. My learning is always check the VIN number with DVLA before buying a vehicle and not to trust the log book. ItÂ’s a process I guess
Today, I stamped a new VIN plate, with the new number issued by DVLA. Next week I will take it to a VOSA centre for a MSRA test. It is a right pain. I can only assume that the bike was rebuilt in 1992/93 (it was last used/taxed in 93), I have managed to trace three different bikes in this one machine. The engine no show that it was originally manufactured in 1989 and the chassis in 1991. I attach a pic here of the bike the day it was collected in an unrestored state. I'd be very interested in any wisdom others may have about the authenticity of this bike. Does everything look right for a R80RT monolever?
Many thanks, Ray
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1178525829381257&set=gm.5528718497205522&idorvanity=130607070350052
A bit of a VIN/reg mystery - any ideas?
Back in June, I bought what used to be my dream bike, but couldn't afford it back in the day. Anyway, I spent ages recommissioning and getting it just right and spending hard earned cash. I took it for an MOT and the inspector, couldn't find the bike on the system even though I had a logbook in my name. Initially I thought it must have been nicked, but a quick phone call to DVLA showed that the bike was legal, but that the VIN number did not match the reg and the DVLA then started an investigation (2 months ago)
Last week, the conclusion from DVLA was to declare the bike VOID. I need to get it re registered with a new vin number and take it for a MSRA test to allow it on uk roads. It will then be given a new age related plate. Gutted. My learning is always check the VIN number with DVLA before buying a vehicle and not to trust the log book. ItÂ’s a process I guess
Today, I stamped a new VIN plate, with the new number issued by DVLA. Next week I will take it to a VOSA centre for a MSRA test. It is a right pain. I can only assume that the bike was rebuilt in 1992/93 (it was last used/taxed in 93), I have managed to trace three different bikes in this one machine. The engine no show that it was originally manufactured in 1989 and the chassis in 1991. I attach a pic here of the bike the day it was collected in an unrestored state. I'd be very interested in any wisdom others may have about the authenticity of this bike. Does everything look right for a R80RT monolever?
Many thanks, Ray
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1178525829381257&set=gm.5528718497205522&idorvanity=130607070350052