dougalthedog Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) 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, 2009 by Dougalthedog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 I think you have to take your registration doc' the first time on the new system, this might help identifying the numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy m Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave dix Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Dont re-stamp the number as it may turn out a disaster just take the log book or old MOT cert Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon v8 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypher Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougalthedog Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 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?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypher Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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