Registering a Euro bike in UK - updated Oct 2016
Oct 9, 2016 9:18:31 GMT 1
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Oct 9, 2016 9:18:31 GMT 1
A while ago i posted in relation to the form filling etc required to register a Euro bike, and having just gone through the process again for a German bike (RD250LC), I thought I would update the info, as follows:
First you need to register the imported bike on the Nova import system, and pay any taxes or duties. Usually minimum or nothing, but you need the Nova reference number.
Try: www.gov.uk/nova-log-in
You need to make the bike road worthy, and then get an MOT, which can be done based on the frame VIN number.
You no longer need to Insure the bike (unless you are resident in Northern Island) which was a pain in the ass trying to get it done on the VIN number as many insurers would only do it for 14 or 28 days.
You have to apply to the DVLA on line for a V55/5 form to be posted to your address.
Try: www.gov.uk/dvlaforms
They post this out for you, its not online, and takes 1-2 weeks to receive.
There are a lot of questions on the V55/5 but these are the only ones you need to answer...
Top RH side of form: state country of import = eg Germany
Underneath that is asks if vehicle is right or left hand drive, Tick RHD box
2 Tax class motorcycle
3 Period of tax 12 months
4 Registration fee - tick box
Tax payable - indicate £39 (current tax fee)
6 Make Yamaha
7 Model RD250LC (or whatever)
9 Wheelplan = 2 wheel
10 Colour = white (or whatever)
11 Type approval = exempt
18 No of seats = 2
29 Fill in required date
for tax to start
30 Type of fuel = petrol
31 VIN = fill this in
32 Engine number = fill this in
33 CC = 247 (or 347)
45 Date of original registration - fill this in from original docs
47 Type your partial post code
48 Your name and address etc
49 Date of birth and contact details etc
50 Reason for type approval exemption = 'over 10 years old'
51 - Tick 'no'
54 Type in mileage (make sure is close match to MOT)
Tick and sign the various boxes with your attachments etc.
I sent a letter as well and included:
-you should advise them of yr Nova number (i also printed and sent copy of the email i had with the details on)
-passport (or other ID such as driving licence, marriage certificate, birth certificate)
-household bill
(or bank statement to confirm your address)
-copy of MOT (you can get one based on VIN number)
-cheque for £94 = £55 registration fee + £39 bike tax
-the original German (or other country) registration document with your application if you want age related plate as this should give the evidence of its age.
They will keep this document so you may want to make a good colour copy of it for sentimental reasons.
-if you don't have the original registration document you will need to get a dating certificate from Yamaha or other body. Paul Dawkins on here used to do them but not sure if that is still the case.
Without age evidence you will probably be allocated a Q plate.
With all the above, DVLA just processed my recent application in less than 10 days and sent me the V5 and other documents back, with the exception of the original registration document.
I got an age related number allocated, and you get a letter you can use to get a plate made up. You can buy them on-line without this though.
They no longer send you back an updated MOT with the new reg on it, you get the original you sent back based on the VIN but they say in a note that the MOT is still valid so don't worry.
Hope this helps, and good luck. Shaun
First you need to register the imported bike on the Nova import system, and pay any taxes or duties. Usually minimum or nothing, but you need the Nova reference number.
Try: www.gov.uk/nova-log-in
You need to make the bike road worthy, and then get an MOT, which can be done based on the frame VIN number.
You no longer need to Insure the bike (unless you are resident in Northern Island) which was a pain in the ass trying to get it done on the VIN number as many insurers would only do it for 14 or 28 days.
You have to apply to the DVLA on line for a V55/5 form to be posted to your address.
Try: www.gov.uk/dvlaforms
They post this out for you, its not online, and takes 1-2 weeks to receive.
There are a lot of questions on the V55/5 but these are the only ones you need to answer...
Top RH side of form: state country of import = eg Germany
Underneath that is asks if vehicle is right or left hand drive, Tick RHD box
2 Tax class motorcycle
3 Period of tax 12 months
4 Registration fee - tick box
Tax payable - indicate £39 (current tax fee)
6 Make Yamaha
7 Model RD250LC (or whatever)
9 Wheelplan = 2 wheel
10 Colour = white (or whatever)
11 Type approval = exempt
18 No of seats = 2
29 Fill in required date
for tax to start
30 Type of fuel = petrol
31 VIN = fill this in
32 Engine number = fill this in
33 CC = 247 (or 347)
45 Date of original registration - fill this in from original docs
47 Type your partial post code
48 Your name and address etc
49 Date of birth and contact details etc
50 Reason for type approval exemption = 'over 10 years old'
51 - Tick 'no'
54 Type in mileage (make sure is close match to MOT)
Tick and sign the various boxes with your attachments etc.
I sent a letter as well and included:
-you should advise them of yr Nova number (i also printed and sent copy of the email i had with the details on)
-passport (or other ID such as driving licence, marriage certificate, birth certificate)
-household bill
(or bank statement to confirm your address)
-copy of MOT (you can get one based on VIN number)
-cheque for £94 = £55 registration fee + £39 bike tax
-the original German (or other country) registration document with your application if you want age related plate as this should give the evidence of its age.
They will keep this document so you may want to make a good colour copy of it for sentimental reasons.
-if you don't have the original registration document you will need to get a dating certificate from Yamaha or other body. Paul Dawkins on here used to do them but not sure if that is still the case.
Without age evidence you will probably be allocated a Q plate.
With all the above, DVLA just processed my recent application in less than 10 days and sent me the V5 and other documents back, with the exception of the original registration document.
I got an age related number allocated, and you get a letter you can use to get a plate made up. You can buy them on-line without this though.
They no longer send you back an updated MOT with the new reg on it, you get the original you sent back based on the VIN but they say in a note that the MOT is still valid so don't worry.
Hope this helps, and good luck. Shaun
