chasbo Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 I'm looking at a 240 this weekend as my lad fancies a go at twinshocks for a change. Just wondered how difficult it is to get a registration number on it. Not sure at the minute when it was imported, but I think its fairly recent. Is it the nightmare that some people make it out to be? There's no desperate rush as he's 15, so it'll be a few years until he can do any road trials on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasserguy Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 (edited) Make sure the vin number is clear or no chance to register it and it's going to cost around £200 - £250. The problem with Fantics is getting a dating letter as they are no longer in business and the DVLA only accept dating letters from the manufacturer, importer or owners club. None exist now that are on the DVLA approved list. Your have to use someone like the VMCC, (Vintage Motor Cycle Club) who can charge £120 or more for a dating letter with a vehicle inspection. MOT on the vin plate @ £30. NOVA from HMRC in Belfast to show import duty & VAT paid, Normally free for a bike that age. Completed V55/5 downloaded from the DLVA, £55 first registration fee, plus 12 months road tax @ £44, If the bike is over 40 years old it can be registered as an ‘Historic Vehicle’ and the tax will be free for ever and no future MOT’s will be required. If they accept it's then a registration plate & insurance unless your in NI and insurance will be needed before registration on the vin number. You could also just SORN it. DVLA are taking 4- 5 weeks for applications at the moment. I do think that having the bike registered will make it easier to insure and will add a bit of value to the bike. https://www.vmcc.net/Library-and-DVLA-Forms https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-a-used-vehicle-for-the-first-time-v555 Edited November 26, 2020 by gasserguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasbo Posted November 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 15 minutes ago, gasserguy said: Make sure the vin number is clear or no chance to register it. The problem with Fantics is getting a dating letter as they are no longer in business and the DVLA only accept dating letters from the manufacturer, importer or owners club. None exist now that are on the DVLA approved list. Your have to use someone like the VMCC, (Vintage Motor Cycle Club) who can charge £100 or more for a dating letter. MOT on the vin plate @ £30. NOVA from HMRC in Belfast to show import duty & VAT paid, Normally free for a bike that age. Completed V55/5 downloaded from the DLVA, £55 first registration fee, plus 12 months road tax @ £44, If the bike is over 40 years old it can be registered as an ‘Historic Vehicle’ and the tax will be free for ever and no future MOT’s will be required. If they accept it's then a registration plate & insurance unless your in NI and insurance will be needed before registration on the vin number. You could also just SORN it. DVLA are taking 4- 5 weeks for applications at the moment. https://www.vmcc.net/Library-and-DVLA-Forms Excellent. Thanks for that.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantnick Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 Try this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasserguy Posted November 27, 2020 Report Share Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) Trou 3 hours ago, fantnick said: Try this guy. Trouble is he's not on the current DVLA approved list so your be wasting your money as the DVLA won't accept it....... https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/928848/V765X1_150920.pdf Edited November 27, 2020 by gasserguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomber450 Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 Looks like he is on there, look under O on the link you posted. Old Italian Bike Register Page 17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 (edited) On 11/27/2020 at 1:48 PM, fantnick said: Try this guy. Does he only date fantic, or other Italian bikes as the name suggests ? I'd like to date an Aprilia. Cheers Edited November 29, 2020 by b40rt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasbo Posted November 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 Thanks for the advice everyone. We picked it up yesterday and are currently going through it. The frame has been recently powdercoated, but the numbers were taped over and easily uncovered. So they look really clear to me. Keep your fingers crossed for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheneycol Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 I did mine earlier in the year. Needed a NOVA, ended up speaking to very helpful guy on the phone and sorted it there & then, then VMCC to date it, daytime MOT and all sorted. Got it registered as 1980. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasbo Posted November 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 7 hours ago, Cheneycol said: I did mine earlier in the year. Needed a NOVA, ended up speaking to very helpful guy on the phone and sorted it there & then, then VMCC to date it, daytime MOT and all sorted. Got it registered as 1980. Good to hear. Is it best to speak to the dvla before I do anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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