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The BSA Workshop => Singles => Topic started by: Rougegrille57 on 10 May, 2019, 13:24

Title: Registering a b50 from vin
Post by: Rougegrille57 on 10 May, 2019, 13:24
Hi
New boy here. Does anybody know if its possible to find an original registration from a vin number on my b50t
Thanks
Nick
Title: Re: Registering a b50 from vin
Post by: ducati2242 on 10 May, 2019, 13:50
Unlikely to get it even if you were to find it . I bought a matchless G9 no  paperwork at all but still had the plate on it . I could prove it was on the bike but DVLA still wouldn't give me the number . It wasn't even registered as being used on a different vehicle and wasn't anything special .
Title: Re: Registering a b50 from vin
Post by: JulianS on 10 May, 2019, 15:45
You could ask DVLA if it is already registered, whether they will tell you is a different matter.

If the bike was supplied to a UK dealer (most B50s were exported), you could, if they still exist, research the old pre DVLA records for the local area of the dealer to try to locate your bike but you would need to find the frame number linked to the registration number in the record and most records dont have frame numbers. It is a very long shot.

You can find the location of the surviving old records from the Kithead Trust;

http://kitheadtrust.org.uk/england-wales

If you want to register the bike you could apply for an age related plate. If DVLA find the bike is already on their records they will certainly tell you.