Road Legal, MOT, Insurance etc

Will a 2-3 years old Sherco likely already be in the NOVA database?

I have fantic motor 268 80cc junior trials bike from about 1986. It is mono shock with drum breaks which were only made for a short time, not sure when though. I am looking to make it road legal but i am not sure whether i need to do any importation paperwork, as far as i am aware it has been in the uk since new and it has no paperwork and has not previously been registered. does anyone know if i would need to go through the import process before i register it? Ali

I just got old dt125 off flebay as far I know has no nova its been for sale on ebay on and off is it easy to apply hmc for

Just bought a new 250 gas gas. Contacted Bennett's who insured my 300 and renewed it 3 days ago. They won't insure the new bike even though I've a spotless record and the bike less powerful. They say that their underwriters just won't cover it. Go Aviva to accept it no problem, go figure. Just thought I'd warn everyone with Bennett's that they appear to be changing their thinking on trials bikes.

If your close to warrington cheshire Princess St Garage easily found on google or yell. Just the one guy does the bike mot's and understands what we use them for. No drama MOT very stress free. Of course bike was mechanically perfect but no dramas with no lights etc. Just a battery powered mega horn and a large number plate. Dont forget the little reflector needed on the number plate, a i would recommend wizzing off the "not for road use" if its on your tyres. Simple

Hi Having ridden trials a few years ago, then moving into mx/Enduro, I am now looking at another trials bike for practicing and entering some events. I want it to be road reg'd and able to ride down the lane to a practice area near me as well as for events that require it. I have found a nice looking example of a 250 sherco, but the owner says it doesn't come with a V5. Initially alarm bells rang- but having looked through the forum posts, it looks like I can still register the bike etc. question is, is this worth the extra hassle without a V5- would you buy a bike without this document? Thanks for any advice. Mil

Hi all, Can anyone recommend a good mechanic locally in West Yorkshire that can have a look at my sherco? It's running lean & is a sod to keep the revs down. I've stripped the carb & cleaned everything & put it back together but it needs fettling. It doesn't want to play ball & i want to go riding. Cheers Si

Hi, has anyone got any pointers to find best priced road insurance for a 16 year old?

what title says, does anyone know if theft only insurance is available anywhere, getting a bit paranoid about possibility of theft. help appreciated

hi i have a year old bike that i wish to insure, primarily against theft. It is road registered. i have heard that insurance companies are not interested if the bike has no ignition key but they seem to accept my reg number on the forms. Does anyone have any experience of this and any other advice. Is it best to have a policy including road use or not? Can anyone recommend any companies many thanks in advance

Hi all, I recently bought a Rev3 250 (2004) complete with a V5... What do I need to do now to get her on the road? M.O.T - Do I need a brake light? (I'll have to check over the tyres for markings) Horn Number Plate

Thinking about possibly doing the Manx 2 Day this year, but my trials bike is not registered. How do I go about registering it? Cheers

Hi could anyone let me know how to obtain a dating certificate for my montesa cota 315r year 2000 to road register filled out all forms and got the mot done received them all back today because no evidence of year of manufacturer many thanks rich

Does anyone know of a trials friendly MOT station in this area? The place I use for my road bikes wants a brake light fitting.

Hi Fantic 303 monoshock qouted

Hi, for any one wanting info on MOT for daylight use or in general have a look here, its very informative, MOTs Myson

I have put my restored matching numbers 198A. It has not got a V5 and a prospective buyer has asked if it could be registered? Thanks in Advance

Just to let people know that dvla have changed the v55/5 forms in September they still send out the old ones though! I have had mine rejected just because it's the old form which I only received from them 4 weeks ago. if you print one off online and fill it in identical to the old one it will be fine (dvla told me) so make sure you don't fill out any old ones old ones have the carbon part on the back!

What else needs to be ticked on the v555 declaration thanks

Hi, does anyone have accident insurance through totally sports? I'm thinking about getting it but would like to hear some reviews from people who have actually had to make a claim. Any help would be great thanks