registering a bike

[tobomoto]

im looking into getting a kx125 and registering it for road use. how would i go about it for a 2002 bike? cheers peeps.

[Neosophist]

Never previously registered import?

Do you have any paperwork that came with it? (former log/book etc)

If you do these make filling in the paper-work a lot easier. Depending on the age you might need a 'partial SVA test too if it's under 10 years old.. .. all the imports i've done have been too old to need one. I think there about an extra 80gbp, check with the DVLA or the net.

You can request the forms to be posted free to your address from the DVLA website.. it's the 'import' pack you want.. you get a guide book and two forms.. one for 'new' imports and one for 'old' imports.

If you don't have the original paperwork with the bike you'll need a dating certificate from either the manufacturer or a registered offical. The mfg one is the bes to get otherwise you'll have to take the bike for an inspection.

Process is as follows.

1. Make sure you have all the paperwork you'll need and have filled in your import pack form.. I think it's a V55.
2. Get the bike insured by the 'frame number' most insurance companies will do this if you tell them it isn't registered.. the insurance is usually valid for 1 month, which will give you time to get everything done.
3. Once insured and you have your insurance certificate book the bike in for an MOT (make sure they take the frame number) if the tester has never done an unplated bike on their computer there is an option to pick 'not displayed' for registration number, just make sure the frame number tallys with your bike.
4. Once you have your MOT certificate, take it with your insurance and your forms and other documents to your DVLA centre (check their website, you can only goto specific ones for imports) and hand everything over.
5. Pay the fee (55gbp last time I did one + road tax) and two weeks later you'll get in the post a log-book, updated MOT with the reg details on it, tax disc and a certificate valid for about a month that allows you to buy registration plates.
6. Phone the insurance company, tell them the reg number, get plates and ride.

It isn't too difficult if you have all the paperwork from the imports (like customs duty paid and the foreign log book etc)

When filling in the V55 import form, the guide book is ok but if you have another V5 logbook from another vehicle you can see whats in each field on that to compare what your filling in (makes some things clear)

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Bu ... /index.htm

[tobomoto]

Cheers dude. The one I was looking at was a 2002/2003 uk model. Would I be able to get the relevant paperwork from kawasaki uk? (If the owner doesn't have it)