Dvla - Sorn -help Me!!

[ancientwarrior]

Hi
Early 80's bought a motorcycle, at the sametime did a bit of running,unfortunately had a serious achilles problem which needed an operation. after a rest realised i had a problem with the tendon and motorcycle use - excess strain etc.
So I decided to 'winter' the bike as it was autumn and the weather was changing for the worse also allowing the tendon better recuperation. Believe it or not (I was single then) i housed the bike in the living room and viewed it as furniture. Anyway to cut a long story short I now wish to bring the bike out - bearing in mind sorn was not required then.
Yesterday i viewed the dvla web site - and NO I have never received 'my' v5c registration form for this bike - and did a search on the vehicle
WOOPS DATE OF LIABILITY SEPTEMBER 1988 - Yes I remembered I taxed it that year had to travel to a new job. BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN USED SINCE. Aanyone any advice how to approach this delicate subject of relicensing without the brunt of fines etc
note 1 bought from new
note 2 have original log book
note 3 never seen the road or path since 1988
note 4 swear I phoned the dvla in '88 and was verbally informed I was exempt
regards

[patdavies]

It is my understanding that since your m/cycle what out of use prior to the introduction of continuous registration, there was no requirement to register SORN; this means that the continous registration does not apply to you until you next obtain VED for the m/cycle.

I don't quite follow the bit about the V5. If you bought from new, the V5 should be in your name.

Anyway, you can get a replacement V5 by using a V62 form and paying a £25 fee. You should also complete and attach a V890 from to declare SORN if you are not intending to obtain VED.

If you want to tax (VED) the m/cycle, then you need the completed V62, MoT Certificate and insurance certificate, together with the fees for both VED and V62.

If you (fairly obviously) have no MoT, then you can ride the m/cycle to and from an MoT test appointment once you have insurance. For this purpose, it is a VED-exempt vehicle.

[gwc1000]

I assume when you say that you never received a V5C you mean you have the original V5 in your name, but you never received a V5C when DVLA updated all the log books? You can still tax a vehicle at the PO with the old style V5, however the PO will keep it and forward it to DVLA and you will get a new V5C.
Personally I would not worry about the SORN element if you are now taxing the bike if the vehicle has been off the road as long as you say.

[ancientwarrior]

Hi
Thanx for prompt response - seems really helpful - I was expecting to put the bike back on the road and be immediately hit with a large bill for back tax and non sorn application.
the v5 - yes the original is in my name but since 2005 registration has been updated by a v5c document by the dvla. they have not issued me with one for the motorbike and i was reluctant to ask why cos of the thought of outstanding monies possibly owed.
one question please explain ved exempt
regards

[gwc1000]

VED exempt means Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax) exempt.

[ancientwarrior]

Hi
To you helpers, many thanks for your time : With regards to the v5c update form - surely I shouldn't have to pay for that or do you think the dvla may have written it off with it being so long. I suppose its 2 questions - I have just been back on to vehicle enquiry for the cycle and it states :
Date of Liability 21 12 1988
Date of First Registration 01 08 1980
Year of Manufacture 1980
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 475CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour BEIGE
Vehicle Type Approval null
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £0.00
12 Months Rate £48.00
and I note the ved rates, is this a misprint or are you only allowed to tax bikes for a year, I assumed gwc1000 was referring to the mot appointment only
regrds and many thanx to you all for your response

[patdavies]

DVLA haven't 'written it off' if the on-line search brings up detail (as it apparently does).

I would get it insured; then MoT'd; then taxed using the 'old' V5 - which the DVLA/PO will retain and send yyou a new V5C.

If you haven't got the old V5, then you will need a V62 and the fee for a lost V5(C)