engine change- how will this effect me legally

[Chris750]

As some of you may be aware (if you frequent the workshop).

I have recently put a replacement engine in my bike (gearbox failure).

What are the ramifications of this?

I guess I need to inform DVLA?

I have an MOT in a few months, will this be a problem?

Will it be ok that I have done the work myself?

I told my insurance and they were fine and didn't charge me any extra.

I have held off telling DVLA in case they start asking for garage reports and the like but I need to sort this before my MOT.


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Current Rides: GSXR-750 WS, GSXR-1000 K5, KTM EXC 300

[GrumpyGuts]

You HAVE to inform the DVLA right away. The MOT bod will check your engine number against your logbook and if it does not match, they will not MOT the bike.

You can get in trouble if you do not inform the DVLA of any changes

EDIT: Actually, I think it's your chassis number not the engine number...better wait until someone educated comes along
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[Ronin]

This is not a problem you should really inform dvla of the new engine number.
I assume it's the same size engine ie.cc.if once the dvla know no body else needs to be told .

Fill in the relevant section on your v5 with the new number and send it off.

Or just don't tell anyone coz no-one checks and no-one cares as long as the engine isn't stolen and you have some proof of purchase.

[P.]

[GrumpyGuts]

That's it, I looked on the MOT certificate for my new bike and it said VIN/chassis number
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My Bikes: Lifan Beat 125cc '11 -> Suzuki B120P '76 -> Suzuki EN 125-2A '08 -> Honda CG 125 '04 -> Honda CB600F Hornet '98 -> Kawasaki ZZR 600 '99 -> Kawasaki GPZ 500S '95 (Current)
Theory test passed - 09/02/2012 >>>> Module 1 passed 24/07/2012 >>>> Module 2 passed 24/10/2012