Please advise... datatag transfer / frame stamp / log book ?

Polsta · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 Mar 2008 Karma :

a bikes came up i might be interested in but i need some advice as i dont know about this stuff,

he says il need to send of for a new log book

transfer the datatag system thing in to my name (he said hes not sure about how to do that)

and also the frame needs stamping with the old number ? (hes got the old frame, ie he changed the bike frame for a better one)

is it safe to buy abike that needs this lot doing and how hard/easy/costly is it to do ? do i need to do it all ?

any help appriciated, just want to check out replies with what he said to be sure

thanks

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calum17 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Karma :

the fact that the frame number isnt right and you need a new log book would make me ask questions. but it could be legit.

as for the datatag, that's easy to do - just download a form from their website, fill it in with all of the details. send it off with a cheque for £15 and that's done. you dont even need the old owner to sign it - i have done this myself twice.

J.K.R · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Feb 2005 Karma :

Send off for the logbook, £25.

https://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Diol1/DoItOnline/DG_4017825

Transfer the Datatag, Not too sure on this but they can be contacted through:

https://datatag.peweb8.m25.co.uk/

I'm sure i've heard there is a fee for transferring them, However i'm not sure its entirely neccessary.

Frame stamping is a big no-no, One frame has an assigned registration number and V5, Another the same...

This all sounds a bit dodgy in my eyes, No V5, Frame needing restamping, No Datatag doc's...If it was me i wouldnt bother sounds like a lot of hassle.
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Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

You cannot restamp a frame yourself, has to the done by a DVLA approved place and has to be a legitimate reason, find it hard to believe he replaced the frame for a 'better' one, he probably means one that isn't stolen or buckled, wouldn't touch it.

Polsta · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 Mar 2008 Karma :

thanks for the replies people !!

all sounds a bit dodgy to me and im steering well clear just to be on the safe side , that bikes not for me !!!