| Vehicle Documents The Registration Document (VRD) This contains details of
your motorcycle It also gives your name and address. If you buy a new motorcycle the dealer will register it with the DVLA. A registration document will then be sent directly to you from the DVLA. If you buy a second-hand one you'll receive the VRD from the seller. Fill in the "Change of ownership" section and send it to the DVLA at the address given on the document. You should do this immediately as it is an offence not to notify the DVLA. Vehicle excise duty Also known as the 'vehicle licence' or 'road tax'. You must display the 'tax disc' on the vehicle. You can get the vehicle licence application form at any post office and most main post offices can accept your application. The fee varies with engine
size. The classes are For current fees click HERE. When you apply to renew your
vehicle excise licence you must produce Older motorcycles Motorcycles registered before 1st of January 1973 are exempt from tax but should display a tax free (historic) disc. The vehicle test certificate (MOT) The MOT test applies to all motorcycles, mopeds and scooters over 3 years old. The test must be carried out every year at an appointed vehicle testing station. The purpose of the test is to check that your motorcycle is roadworthy. When your machine passes the test you'll be given a vehicle test certificate which you'll need to produce when you renew your vehicle excise licence. If your motorcycle fails the test you must not ride it on the road unless you're taking it to have the faults corrected or unless you're taking it for an arranged retest. |