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It shouldn’t be difficult, you need a dating certificate from someone approved by the DVLA and to get this the bike will need to be largely original, I expect Clem can tell us more. You will also need a Nova certificate, I registered a Guzzi which had no V5 but had been in UK from long before NOVA existed, I got help from a Yamaha RD forum but basically got a paper application sent to me ( because the circumstances didn’t fit the online process) then filled it so far as was possible and sent it off with a covering letter. I received the NOVA back without fuss. This was several years ago when NOVA was new and it may be possible to do this online now.
If will also need an MOT but I don’t know if you can claim exemption for a 40 year old bike.
 
Normski, Thanks that sounds great, according to seller the bike has sat in his workshop for 10 years, All the original bits are there with matching frame and engine numbers. He just can't be bothered with it.
 
if the bike is not a Laverda, then I am not allowed to issue you with a DVLA approved dating certificate, but I have no prejudices and am willing to help anyone register anything, the three main things to take on board here are,
1) get a NOVA from customs and excise, or proof that the vehicle was here before the rules started, ie a receipt from the previous owner stating how long it has been in UK (which to exempt you from NOVA must be bfeore the scheme started), . You need one or the other.
2) the bike must be all together and up and running to a roadworthy standard. It does not have to be a concourse winning example.
3) if over 40 1/4 years old you do not pay road tax and do not have to have a valid MOT, but....... I highly recomend that you go and get the bike tested, (i.d. being the chassis number) this puts it on the computer system, and means that there is only a tiny minimal risk of having to take it for a DVLA check, or have a DVLA inspector come to you. Many more bikes are having to get some sort of physical inspection, probably due to fraud (how would I know?) the MOT is such an inspection, by government approved people, so it (very likley) saves them from having to do it, you get your bike MOT'd which tells you all is good, and also tells DVLA that not only is it good but that it ACTUALLY exists
CLEM
 
The morini owners forum is very active and helpful- Paul Compton is the main man and a really top bloke.
Kangaroo are cracking bikes- just make sure it turns over/ has a cam belt fitted as the can snap cam belts which is expensive. If it’s the Cornish one I'm thinking of it looks a good buy!
 
Clem, Thanks. Do you know when the rules started ?
Exmoor beast, yes it is the Cornish (now Devonian) one. Turns over lovely, boxes of spares and reasonably good nick all round. Guy selling had amazing collection of Italian & British bikes all restored in immaculate state, very clever on the tools. I spelt Kangaru as that how it was written on one of the box of spares thinking it might be Italian way, then guy selling bike said no just his brother is thick !!
Duncan
 
CLEMTOG said:
if the bike is not a Laverda, then I am not allowed to issue you with a DVLA approved dating certificate, but I have no prejudices and am willing to help anyone register anything, the three main things to take on board here are,
1) get a NOVA from customs and excise, or proof that the vehicle was here before the rules started, ie a receipt from the previous owner stating how long it has been in UK (which to exempt you from NOVA must be bfeore the scheme started), . You need one or the other.
2) the bike must be all together and up and running to a roadworthy standard. It does not have to be a concourse winning example.
3) if over 40 1/4 years old you do not pay road tax and do not have to have a valid MOT, but....... I highly recomend that you go and get the bike tested, (i.d. being the chassis number) this puts it on the computer system, and means that there is only a tiny minimal risk of having to take it for a DVLA check, or have a DVLA inspector come to you. Many more bikes are having to get some sort of physical inspection, probably due to fraud (how would I know?) the MOT is such an inspection, by government approved people, so it (very likley) saves them from having to do it, you get your bike MOT'd which tells you all is good, and also tells DVLA that not only is it good but that it ACTUALLY exists
CLEM
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Can you clarify a couple of things please Clem? Are the bikes ‘scored’ on originality for a dating certificate? I.e. correct forks, petrol tank etc.

And if there’s proof that the bike was in UK before NOVA does that mean you can go direct to DVLA for a registration without NOVA? or is it best to apply for a NOVA using that proof to show why there’s no import paperwork (nor proof of VAT paid on recent import which I believe is the whole purpose of NOVA?)

Couple of years back I was offering a Triumph frame for sale at an Autojumble and a chap who turned out to be the TOMCC dating officer advised me to get a NOVA certificate on that bare frame as it would make it easier to sell. As it was a Meriden frame it hasn’t necessarily ever been owned abroad since manufacture.
 
Thanks for all advice, I shall get onto the DVLA.
Started a rebuild then strip down then rebuild when I know where it all goes
Patrick I'll be in touch, Did you have Kangaru ?
 
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