Hi

Just putting my bike back together after a complete strip down (its a road registered TY250 Mono)

The frame number is almost invisible, as far as I am aware the MOT tester has to input the frame number into the computer before testing.

As far as I can see the options I have are:

1. Leave as is - the number will disappear completely when the frame is painted although the bike does still have the riveted on aluminium plate with the number on.

2. Restamp the numer into the frame - i've seen number punch sets for sale on the web - I assume the style will be slightly different from the original - will this look a bit dodgy?

Has anyone else had this problem or know the best way to resolve it

Thanks in advance

Edited February 22, 200917 yr by Dougalthedog

I think you have to take your registration doc' the first time on the new system, this might help identifying the numbers.

If you have the ally plate and is still riveted to the frame that should suffice. Take the V5 with you when you MOT it just in case they ask. Re stamping never looks right on a Jap bike. Okay on an old Brit clunker as most looked dodgy even when new.

Dont re-stamp the number as it may turn out a disaster just take the log book or old MOT cert

Dave

Another thought is to take the bare frame around to the Mot station before its painted,with the V5 and explain.I find if you are straight with people they will understand your worry and usually be willing to help out.Remember most bike Mot testers love bikes as much as we do so its already "of interest" rather than a 9-5 money earner.

one thing i've done with the enduro bike is got a engraver to put the number onto one of the stickyback name plates they put on awards then stuck it to the frame. cost about

the engraver solution sound good - do you think an engraver could make a good job of re numbering the actual frame in the correct style, Ive got another couple of monos with clear frame numbers to use as samples??

have a word at the mot station about what they'll accept.

when i did mine as mentioned above it was the actual MOT tester who said to do it.

I think the regs just say the frame has to have the number on it. doesn't say where or how.