Hi Guys

Very sorry for the necro bumb, but I was wanting a little bit of advise.

I part exchanged a motorcycle with a major used motorcycle centre on the 22/10/09

I sent off all required details to DVLA from the post office while I taxed my new bike.

I got a letter today 16/1/10 saying

failure to licence ******

According to records you were the register keeper of above vehicle, vehicle did not have excise licence or sorn from 1/11/09, this is an offence.

yada yada

If you are unable to provide documentory evidence that shows the vehicle record to be inaccurate, I must inform you that you are liable for a late licensing penatly

more yada yada

I sent, all the details off, I recieved the new V5 for the new bike on 16/11/09 but no confirmation of vehicle transfer for the old bike

I have been suffering with depressed for over a year and everthing is a bit of too much effort so I just assumed with getting the new V5 surely they would have the other information (all sent at the same time at the same post office) I know this is a wrong assumption and I should have checked but its NOT a legal requirement correct?

I know the fine is only 40-80 but its a lot of money when been on sick for a year, but due to the effort involved and potential stress. Should I just pay up or fight the case?

In the latter case what would be my best responce to use?

I have already called the bike shop I did the part ex with and they can confirm the sale to themselves for me. Does this help?

any advise would be very helpful

Vise