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Road Legal, MOT, Insurance etc

All things related to the legalities and requirements in the UK

  1. Started by andy.t,

    Could somebody please give me the info required for getting a bike road registered. If the bike has matching engine and frame numbers and every part of the bike is as it was made. No evidence of a reg number or old tax disc is available. (this would be a UK reg) cheers for any info.

  2. Started by raygrilli,

    Hi Chaps. I wonder if anyone can shed any light on my SORN situation? I've just bought a bike that was SORN'd by the previous owner. When we filled out the V5 for change of ownership I'm pretty certain that he ticked the 'currently SORN'd' box. My question is, do I need to do anything to keep it SORN'd (I'm not going to use it on the road)? And, how do I know that the DVLA will not fine me or do something else horrible to me if I've not filled out a SORN form as the new owner if that was what I'm supposed to do?? The DVLA website isn't that helpful in clarifying my situation, so hopefully collective knowledge/experience will be able to help me out?! Cheers, Ray

    • 6 replies
    • 4.4k views
  3. Started by trials_125,

    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

    • 1 reply
    • 16.2k views
  4. Started by chewy,

    Here we are again and still no wiser! Want to get a new Evo for the missus.. new bike lady driver 50+ never claimed anything ..bike locked up inside locked up inside locked up inside locked up.. less than 300 miles a year mostly away from other traffic....(observing SSDT) want theft and 3rd party insurance. I have same bike and all same set of conditions exept i'm not a lady (LoL) For me with Bikesure fully comp prem,ium was

    • 13 replies
    • 4.7k views
  5. Started by rodmac,

    Have just bought a 2008 sy250 scorpa and was wondering what insurance company most are with .Any help a bonus . CHEERS !

    • 3 replies
    • 3.4k views
  6. Started by smudger984,

    Just got a new bike and my insurance company insured my old Gasser but now will not insure my new Beta.... tried other companies and some will, but the price has really gone up quoted

    • 6 replies
    • 3.4k views
  7. Started by ausy300pro,

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

    • 1 reply
    • 2.2k views
  8. Started by markmoyer,

    Who does insurance in the uk that will cover Sherco's? Are there any trials insurance specialists? My insurance went up from

    • 4 replies
    • 3k views
  9. Started by doogle,

    I am thinking of buying an old air-cooled mono that has been restored, and whilst doing this a replacementengine was fitted. This means that the frame number matches the one on the log book but the engine number doesn't. The bike is registered to the correct address and I know it's not stolen. It is not currentl taxed or mot'd but I would want to get it back on the road for road trials. What imPlications would it have if any? Would anyone other than me ever even know?

    • 2 replies
    • 7.8k views
  10. Started by jsp,

    Ive rung Carole Nash today who i cover my bikes with (an off road policy) but due to the price of the ossa they wont insure it. has any body managed to get theres done and through who jsp

  11. Started by hugh_b,

    Hi everyone, I'm looking at getting my new evo insured for theft. It's road registered as the dealer offered to sort all that out for me and i figured it may be best in the long run. At the moment I only want insurance for theft etc. My plan was to SORN it as soon as the paperwork comes through. I spoke to Carol Nash today who said I need an MOT to insure it as it's road registered. Not sure if this is the case however if i sorn it? Can anyone confirm as i don't want to pay out for an MOT if not necessary! Thanks Hugh

    • 9 replies
    • 4.4k views
  12. Started by stig,

    Bike in for an MOT tomorrow and trying to work out how best to attach the plate? I have a legal (9"x7") plate and a smaller plate for off road use. The MOT tester is pretty off-road friendly, so hopefully they'll cut me some slack in this regard. Looking at the rear mudguard (Beta Rev 3 4T) , I can't see it taking the weight of the standard plate without dropping it onto the tyre. I guess I'll have to make up a bracket and secure it to the top of the mudguard where the plastic is a bit more substantial. Any other ideas?

    • 2 replies
    • 4.2k views
  13. Started by stig,

    Whilst i have other bikes insured with e-bike and they list the Beta in their bike list, for some reason they won't insure my Beta? Just wondering whether anyone else has managed to insure a Beta with them? Ta

    • 2 replies
    • 2.8k views
  14. Started by davetom,

    Might be just me who is ignorant of SORN rules, but just in case; Bought a bike last October, was told it was SORN`ed.Heard nothing since from DVLA. Got it Insured and Mot`d last month, came to tax it and DVLA tell me SORN doesn`t transfer with change of ownership so a gap has appeared on their records, and a fine is due. Just had to write grovelling letter to local Taxation office to hopefully avoid fine, stating obviously that I wasn`t trying to avoid duty as tax exempt.. Should have done what the local criminals/joy riders do, and not bothered registering it in my name?

  15. Started by fok,

    I've got a trials bike that someone has Q plated.....being too lazy / tight to get a dating letter from a manufacturer before registering with the DVLA. I've tried to add it my my Carole Nash multi bike policy but they won't insure it for theft....only TP use. Has anyone got a Q plate bike that can recommend an insurer for TPFT so I don't have to spend my entire life in a telephonic abyss ringing round insurers. Thanks

    • 2 replies
    • 3.9k views
  16. Started by kinell,

    Anybody got any recommendations for trials bike insurance? MSM have quoted me

    • 9 replies
    • 4.2k views
  17. Started by martyn32,

    Hi does anyone know what the age is before the SACU allow young riders to start riding four strokes, or do you have to have a bike license first, which is another point. How do you get a bike license? thanks

    • 6 replies
    • 3.4k views
  18. Started by scott_king,

    Hey Guys I am considering riding a few road events this year but currently do not have a bike license. Simple question really can I ride my mont on a CBT or will I need to do a Direct access. Hopefully its not the latter as its bloody expensive. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Scott

    • 9 replies
    • 36.6k views
  19. Started by bigfoot,

    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.

    • 1 reply
    • 2.4k views
  20. Started by gooseneck,

    Hi all. Any suggestions of who to go to for insurance using the VIN number as bike is not yet registered?

    • 5 replies
    • 6.9k views

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