MOT and VIN headache

mattgirv · Trackday Trickster Joined: 31 Mar 2007 Karma :

To cut a long story somewhat short, I offered to get my dads FZ6 through its MOT. When I took it down to the MOT place they said the bike wasn't on their database and something was odd with the VIN/Reg no.

I got home and checked the VIN and reg with the details on the V5, and it all matched up fine. I then checked the status on the DVLA website and nada, 'the document number from the V5C registration certificate does not exist or does not match the vehicle registration mark.'

Any ideas on what to do? Utterly puzzled. The bike definitely is kosher, came out the showroom in 2006 and hasn't been out of sight since then. Should I contact the DVLA or is there someone else better equipped to deal with this?
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1989 Honda CB-1, 38,000 miles

base · Trackday Trickster Joined: 09 Nov 2004 Karma :

Do you not have a old MOT certificate for the bike? i would of thought contacting VOSA would be the best port of call incidently i found them very helpful people unlike the DVLA

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

So just to get this straight are you saying your Dad purchased this bike new?

mattgirv · Trackday Trickster Joined: 31 Mar 2007 Karma :

calyx · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Dec 2008 Karma :

there should be an address bar on this browser window. type "google.co.uk" there and press enter (left arrow on the keyboard. not that one, the other one). and you will see a plain website where you can type what you want to search. type "mot check" there. then click on "i am feeling lucky" button if you feel lucky. Punk!
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mattgirv · Trackday Trickster Joined: 31 Mar 2007 Karma :

Calyx, thanks for the fantastic advice. I've already tried checking the status, and it finds nothing with the V5 ref number and reg. You're such a genius though as I would never have thought of that without your sage advice.

Oh well, I'm ringing VOSA and DVLA to try and sort this mess out anyway.
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Bikes: 1998 Honda VFR800Fi, 26,500 miles Laughing

1989 Honda CB-1, 38,000 miles

calyx · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Dec 2008 Karma :

Rockhopper · Trackday Trickster Joined: 18 Jun 2006 Karma :

I would guess that someone made a mistake with the VIN number when they were entering the details onto the computer at the DVLA. You need to take the bike to a DOT testing station and they will verify that its okay then correct the info for you.
My bike was similar - the VIN on the frame didn't match the log book (it was one character wrong), the MOT man just did it by the number plate instead.