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Title: Mot change
Post by: wolfheze on March 24, 2018, 03:37:51 PM

Can someone tell me if a bike needs a current mot for the V5  to be changed to historic and if so what happens come May when a bike over 40 years old will no longer need an Mot?  Reason being is that I might be putting my 550 up for sale but would like to get the V5 changed first. I don't really want to Mot it if it's not necessary or won't be in May.

Title: Re: Mot change
Post by: hairygit on March 24, 2018, 03:50:59 PM

It doesn't need an M.O.T. to change the taxation class, just fill in the changes section of the V5 and send it to DVLA, they should then send you a new V5 with the new taxation class "Historic Vehicle". As regards selling it without an M.O.T. you will get a much better price if it has one, as there will be a sudden glut of real crap coming on the market when M.O.T. rules change, if it has a new/very recent test, it will stand out!

Title: Re: Mot change
Post by: paul G on March 24, 2018, 04:33:38 PM

I did my 400/4 last year and yes it needs a current mot.
You can do the taxation change at the post office as I did.
They will change the classification to historic tax it and keep the log book which is sent to the dvla.
Dvla will issue a new one with the new tax classification.

Title: Re: Mot change
Post by: wolfheze on March 24, 2018, 04:56:20 PM

So you will still be able to take it for an Mot  even if it doesn't require one?

Title: Re: Mot change
Post by: Moorey on March 24, 2018, 05:05:51 PM

As insurance companies currentley state you must have a current mot to use on the road  and  there is nothing to stop you still taking it for a mot. Will your insurance still be valid even though you will not be forced to have one, if you do not have a mot. It's one to ask your insurance company.  As they can put in their terms and conditions what ever they want.

Title: Re: Mot change
Post by: wolfheze on March 24, 2018, 05:13:49 PM

Good point. I think I'll get one done anyway as the previous poster pointed out that it will probably make the bike more saleable.

Title: Re: Mot change
Post by: paulbaker1954 on March 30, 2018, 01:11:01 AM

So here is an interesting ?

If I import a USA bike on a NOVA even if it’s 40 years pls do I still need to get an mot to obtain an age related plate and historic V5 taxation class?

I think the answer is yes but ??????

Title: Re: Mot change
Post by: kevski on March 30, 2018, 07:02:35 AM

Quote from: paulbaker1954 on March 30, 2018, 01:11:01 AM

So here is an interesting ?

If I import a USA bike on a NOVA even if it’s 40 years pls do I still need to get an mot to obtain an age related plate and historic V5 taxation class?

I think the answer is yes but ??????

In short, Yes.