Im on restoring a fantic pro twinshock that has the number 76 scratched into a blob of black paint on the headstock. My guess is its an ex ssdt bike but only a 125cc. Im interested in its history as i`d really like to re register it and put it back on the road. Also its fitted with a non standard exhaust which I believe is a polini that goes up the left side of the engine and looks the same as a beta tr34. Any info on the bike, rider or number would be a big help in tracing the reg.

Thanks for looking.

A 125 Pro is rare enough ! but one with a possible competition pedigree ... TOO COOL !!!

Let us know what you find out

Glenn

If it's done the SSDT it is already registered. Contact DVLA and make an appointment for them to inspect it. They will check engine and frame numbers. Assuming original engine and original regiztration number is still available they can reissued it. £25 about 3 years ago. The reg document will also show previous keepers.

they will only re issue if it has been taxed since 1983. you ll have to demonstrate what the frame and engine numbers are and what the reg no. was. it ll cost 25 quid. before applying you can check what its 'status' is via the dvla website

Can you post a pic of the exhaust? Are you sure it hasnt got a 156 barrell on it?

You also have to know what the registration number is, as, even if they have it on their database post-'83, they won't tell you what it is from the chassis number. If you can't find the reg number yourself, you'll have to apply to re-register it which you can do on an age related plate at least.

You also have to know what the registration number is, as, even if they have it on their database post-'83, they won't tell you what it is from the chassis number. If you can't find the reg number yourself, you'll have to apply to re-register it which you can do on an age related plate at least.

Not true in my experience, maybe DVLA up here are more helpfull up here.

My post was all from personal experience, not second-hand/hearsay.

dvla is changing on a BIG way. by the end of the year there will no longer be the opportunity to register a vehicle locally. virtually all local dvla offices are closing and already those that are still open are simply referring thier workload to swansea. in manchester they will no longer issue a v5 on the same day as reciept of an application.

there is currently no process for claiming the v5 for a vehicle using just the engine or frame number..

Can you post a pic of the exhaust? Are you sure it hasnt got a 156 barrell on it?

Not sure how to put pics on if you pm me your phone number I can txt you a pic, ive just had the head off and it is a 156 barrel on the bike.

Should make a good bike when its finished, will make a change to the big 340

Ive got the same a 125 pro with a 200 barrel, Im pretty sure (but may be wrong!) there never was a 200 pro manufactured by fantic they were just converted.

They are great little bikes, im sure you will like it, if not it will sell easy.

I am going through the process of trying to obtain the registration number of an 88 husky wr with the DVLA at the moment. They are being very helpfull. No number yet but at least they are responding.