SORN advice please

[John doe155]

In Sept1998 I garaged a motorcycle which was taxed up until the last day of October of that year. The m/c has remained unused in the garage up until now.

 

There was a change of address just prior to the bike being laid up, I honestly can't remember if I informed the DVLA of this, I'm thinking I did as all other vehicles that I own have their correct V5s address wise but as I can't find the V5  I'm none the wiser.

 

I have never received any notification to SORN the bike,  I assumed this is because the rules about declaring SORN were not valid when I laid the bike up, however as mentioned I have received SORN notifications for other vehicles after this date.

 

Over the last few days I've tried to find the V5 for this bike but have failed to locate it,  I have attempted to obtain a duplicate on the DVLA website, but it will not accept an online application, so I will have to submit a  handwritten request for a duplicate V5.

 

I have no intention of the bike going back on the road, so with a V5 I would then get it SORNed, or maybe taxed for the minimum time just to get it on the books-

 

Where do I stand with the fact that the bike has not been SORNed ?

 

Thanks for your help

[dx100uk]

cant hurt you.

 

why dont you put in a V62?

 

Apply for a vehicle registration certificate (form V62) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

[John doe155]

Thanks for your fast response Site Team-

 

Looking at the V62-Note G- it states to apply for a SORN at the same time-do you suggest I do this or wait until hopefully the V5 turns up then apply?.

 

Thanks for your help

[dx100uk]

no apply for auto sorn at the same time.

 

they can't do anything about back 'tax' you are quite safe.

[John doe155]

Hi dx100uk,

 

Well, that's got my blood pressure down! It was the back tax that was my concern.

 

Thanks for the reassurance.

 

I will get the forms posted tomorrow.

 

I'll come back to you with the result, which may take a while due to the issues at Swansea at the moment.

 

Take care 

[Offroader]

To check the date of last V5 issued and if it is SORN , https://vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/

 

[John doe155]

Hi Offroader,

 

Thanks for your post.

 

Yes I've already been there, V5 issue date given, but this unfortunately doesn't help me locate it. Vehicle is shown as untaxed.

Forms mailed yesterday, recorded delivery.

 

Cheers 

[John doe155]

Replacement  V5 log book arrived this morning, bike still shows as unsorned, so I sorned it today.

 

Thanks all for your help.

[dx100uk]

well done 

that sorted it...

 

better to be thorough sometimes..