Nova Registration

bob1 · Sep 7, 2018

I'm thinking of buying a imported bike from a dealer he said the the bike is registered on the nova database and all I need to do is get it registerd. he said it was a simple process I'm thinking if it was that simple why hasn't he done it. I've looked online and I am getting conflicting advice has anyone done this and is it a simple process thanks.

Tiglet · Sep 7, 2018

Bob if I remember correctly the Nova Reg means that all taxes have been payed on the imported vehicle, does the dealer have the Nova certificate to prove this, which you will want if you purchase the bike.

You will need to get the bike insured, as you have no reg number you insure it on the frame number and you’ll also need to get the bike MOT’d before sending the correct completed form to the DVLA.
There is a fee to register a vehicle about £60 ?
When you apply to register the bike you have to tax it at the same time, so if you are going to restore the bike don’t apply for the registration until your ready.
I think the process can take about 6 weeks.
If your very,very unlucky they may want to inspect the vehicle although I don’t know anyone who has had to do this, that may be a rumour ?

What are you thinking of buying ???

bob1 · Sep 7, 2018

Tiglet said: ↑

Bob if I remember correctly the Nova Reg means that all taxes have been payed on the imported vehicle, does the dealer have the Nova certificate to prove this, which you will want if you purchase the bike.

You will need to get the bike insured, as you have no reg number you insure it on the frame number and you’ll also need to get the bike MOT’d before sending the correct completed form to the DVLA.
There is a fee to register a vehicle about £60 ?
When you apply to register the bike you have to tax it at the same time, so if you are going to restore the bike don’t apply for the registration until your ready.
I think the process can take about 6 weeks.
If your very,very unlucky they may want to inspect the vehicle although I don’t know anyone who has had to do this, that may be a rumour ?

What are you thinking of buying
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Tiglet said: ↑

Bob if I remember correctly the Nova Reg means that all taxes have been payed on the imported vehicle, does the dealer have the Nova certificate to prove this, which you will want if you purchase the bike.

You will need to get the bike insured, as you have no reg number you insure it on the frame number and you’ll also need to get the bike MOT’d before sending the correct completed form to the DVLA.
There is a fee to register a vehicle about £60 ?
When you apply to register the bike you have to tax it at the same time, so if you are going to restore the bike don’t apply for the registration until your ready.
I think the process can take about 6 weeks.
If your very,very unlucky they may want to inspect the vehicle although I don’t know anyone who has had to do this, that may be a rumour ?

What are you thinking of buying ???
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thanks for the reply its a 1970 yamaha yr5 350

Tiglet · Sep 7, 2018

The best advice I can give is get over to the https://www.aircooledrdclub.com/smf/index.php (aircooledrd clubs forum)
Register on the forum, introduce yourself and then ask your question on the forum.

HTH.