Retention of existing registration marks
When can I
apply?
At any time, but the machine
should be substantially complete, authorisation
to reregister cannot be given on disassembled machines. The changing of engines to one of a same type or period is generally
acceptable but radically altering a vehicle with modern components will not be
accepted. Please write in if there is any doubt.
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
statement at the end of this document. The statement should be signed by the
applicant. Failure to do this will result in the application being returned.
Mark on the photos the position of the engine and frame numbers.
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.
Acceptable documentary proof are pre 1985 tax discs, pre 1985 MoT
certificates, pre1985 bills of sale and/or copies of the original registration
records. The original registration records where placed in archives in some,
but not all of the former licensing authorities. Generally the larger
conurbations destroyed their records. To see whether a registration record
exists then either write in to the address on the last page or look on the BSA
Owners Club website www.bsaoc.demon.co.uk
The Club regrets that any application without documentary proof will
be refused as the DVLA are extremely unlikely to accept an application.
Photocopies
of documentary evidence if they are supplied and authorised by your local
V.R.O.
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 acceptable evidence and
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 a report prepared as to whether an
inspection of the vehicle is required. A copy of the machine report will be
sent to the applicant and the DVLA with our decision.
All applications will be
forwarded to the D.V.L.A. unless you wish to licence the machine and the
application is supported by the Club and you have the original log book, in
which case the application should be taken to the nearest V.R.O. You need to
make the club aware that you wish to do this.
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
1) Making
a false statement on the application and the
photographs can render the applicant liable to prosecution.
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) 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.
5) Proof of Club membership is required if the reduced rate is
to be applied.
6)
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.
7)
The
information relating to the applicant, machine and registration will be held on
the Clubs computer. It will not be released to any person other than to the
members directly involved in the retention and registration process
What does
it cost?
£20
for B.S.A. Owners Club members and £25 for non-members. If a vehicle inspection is required then any extra cost will be agreed in
advance with the applicant. All correspondence and applications
initially should be sent to :-
Mr Steve Foden, B.S.A.O.C. Librarian,
113 Holmville Road,
Bebington,
Wirral.
CH63 2PX
Cheques and Postal Orders
should be made payable to B.S.A.Owners Club Library Account.
You MUST write the following on the back of the two pictures
and fill in the details for registration mark, frame and engine numbers, date
photo was taken and sign it.
I certify that this photograph is a true likeness of
the
machine bearing registration mark
Frame number
Engine number
..
Taken on (date)
.. Signed
.