RETENTION OF EXISTING REGISTRATION MARKS
WHEN CAN I APPLY?
At any time, but the machine should be complete, authorisation to reregister cannot be given on disassembled machines.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
Vehicles not registered with the D.V.L.A.
You will need to obtain the following forms from the nearest Vehicle Registration Office (V.R.O.)
(see the section on local information at the front of your phone book)
form V55/5
form V765
If you are intending to licence the machine then enter "historic" in Question 2.
If you are not intending to licence the machine enter "unlicensed" in Question 2 on form V55/5 and leave Questions 3, 4 and 11 blank.
Complete and send with the following documents:-
1) Clear photographs of both sides of the machine.
On the back of this photograph should be written the frame number, engine number and registration mark and signed by the applicant.
2) The old style log book.
photocopies can be accepted if they are supplied and
authorised by your local V.R.O.
or:-
Other documentary evidence showing a direct link between the frame number and the registration mark.
(see note about photocopies above.)
3) Rubbings of the engine and frame numbers.
This is to prevent fraudulent applications.
Vehicles registered under an age related mark ending in SU, SV, SK, DS.
form V765 only
Complete and send with:-
1) Photographs completed as above.
2) The new style registration document (V5) bearing the age related number.
3) The old style log book.
(see note about photocopies above.)
or:-
Other documentary evidence to show a direct link between the frame number and the registration mark.
(see note about photocopies above.)
4) Rubbings of the frame and engine numbers.
Do not send any Certificate of insurance or fee for licensing the vehicle as they will only be returned to you. Photocopies of the old log book or other proof will only be acceptable if they are authorised copies supplied by your local Vehicle Registration Office.
WHAT HAPPENS THEN?
The documents will be inspected and if they are in order then the form V765 will be completed and stamped.
For unregistered machines with an old style log book the forms will be returned to you and you will be able to register the machine at your Vehicle Registration Office.
All other applications will be forwarded to the D.V.L.A. for them to issue a modified V5 for those with age related numbers or a new V5 for those whose documentary evidence is seen to be adequate. When you receive the V5 you can licence the machine at the Post Office using a form V10 in the normal way.
For those machines licensed under an age related number a new tax disc will be issued and the old disc will have to be returned to the D.V.L.A.. Current MOT certificates will have to be sent to the D.V.L.A. to be amended.
The new registration document will show that the registration mark is NOT transferable to any other vehicle.
THESE POINTS ARE IMPORTANT SO READ THEM
Making a false statement can render the applicant liable to prosecution.
The D.V.L.A. always retain the right to refuse an application. The Club can only recommend not instruct. Reasons for refusal will be given however further discussion will not be entered into. Extra evidence in support of a case can be presented at no extra cost where an application has been refused on lack of evidence grounds, but the D.V.L.A. retain the right to refuse an application.
The fee is non-returnable, in the event of a refusal the Club will issue a dating certificate to enable an age related number to be obtained, so be sure that the proof is sufficient before sending your application! If necessary write first. Queries will not be answered on the telephone.
It is not the intention of the Club to inspect all machines, however the Club reserves the right to call for an inspection. If travelling expenses are to be incurred then you will be advised of the cost before the inspection takes place.
Proof of Club membership is required if the reduced rate is to be applied.
The Club can process other types of vehicles, however it is not our intention to do so, individual fee rates will apply along with a compulsory inspection of the vehicle. You would be advised to inspect the approved list of Clubs for a more suitable Organisation.
WHAT DOES IT COST
£20 for B.S.A. Owners Club members and £25 for non-members. All correspondence and applications initially should be sent to :-
Cheques and Postal Orders should be made payable to
"B.S.A.Owners Club Library Account".
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