I've lost my V5C and can't remember the registration number. I've downloaded a V62 form to get a replacement V5C, but can't answer what the registration number is... that's why I was looking for the V5C to make a new number plate. I've spoken to the DVLA and they said I can fill in a form to find out if the bike has previously registered, but that could take 8 to 12 weeks for them to do a search.

 

Anyone know how I can find the registration number a bit quicker?

 

 

They're talking rubbish mate. Fill your form in, leave the VRN blank, ensure you fill the frame number in, send a 'nice letter' with all the details that the form doesn't ask for like engine number, year, etc. Enclose with your letter and form a cheque for £25. Hopefully within 2 weeks you'll either have your new V5 or a returned letter asking for photos, a 'proofed' dating certificate from a specialist club and your cheque!

I've just done this for a 1981 Honda XL185S.

Have you ever had insurance for it? They will have a record.

they can also do a search of vehicles registered to your address

You could also HPI check the chassis No.

Thanks for the replies. Reading the form carefully I noticed that the registration number isn't a mandatory box, so I'll try the form without and a nice letter.