Historical vehicle status

[WD Forte]

Having seen some old bikes say 1980 1981 ish being sold with
"Soon be VED/Tax and MOT free" I checked the status of mine
which was first registered March 1978.

Looking on the gubment web site it says 'vehicles registered or built'
before Jan 1978 can apply for HVS .

I'm not concerned about avoiding the MOT or the £69 Tax that much
even though there's a good chance mine was 'built' prior to this
just wondering if I understand it correctly
is Jan 1978 a fixed date or a rolling one?
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[Bhud]

It's a rolling 40-year rule.

They just don't update their website on time, which is why some confusion can result.

The guidance on the V112(?) form itself says that bikes either manufactured or first registered more than 40 years ago are eligible.

[kgm]

It's rolling. My CX is just about to hit the threshold (1980).

[WD Forte]

Thanks
I spose I may as well apply to dodge the tax then
as its due the end of the month
69 quids 69 quid after all
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[Sister Sledge]

I'm kinda annoyed with myself with this one - I'd thought years ago (talking a few decades..) they were going to get rid of the historic class by stopping more vehicles joining?
With of me not knowing fully, I got rid of an old Puch Maxi. I could have kept it and dropped a 160 pit bike engine in
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CCM 404 DS

[wr6133]

Does this mean if I own a non-running old nail (1979) with a proper V5 in my name, it's now worth something?

[Easy-X]

[Bhud]

[wr6133]

[MCN]

[Easy-X]

The vague rules around historic vehicles preclude "substantial changes" otherwise you could drop a FI engine into a '70s frame...

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/historic-classic-vehicles-mot-exemption-criteria/historic-classic-vehicles-mot-exemption-criteria

tl;dr don't fuck up the frame, engine, suspension or handling too much
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[WD Forte]

[kgm]

[Easy-X]

CX is a super-kewl engine if you're into a little sideways shaft action* and German sausage ain't your thing** Ofc you may be into S&M*** and grab a Ural

*as the actress said to the bishop
**well that's what she said
***more "M" unless you have a sidecar and a passenger you particularly despise
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 535, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[wr6133]

[Easy-X]

[blurredman]

This is an interesting topic and one I have looked into as I will have two vehicles (a car and a bike) technically eligible this year, and my Honda CX eligible in 2022. And, another vehicle every other year after that.

I would save £265 on the car plus the MOT cost- Which will likely be inputted back into fuel
I barely use my Suzuki TS anyway- probably only put 200 miles a year on it, if that- but is always insured/tax/moted etc.

Anyway.
Yes, I will be going down to the post office with my forms come April/May for my Buick and my Suzuki as they were built in 1979.

Remember, Although the vehicle must be built <jan, the law doesn't come into effect for that roll-over date until the financial year.
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CBT: 12/06/10, Theory: 22/09/10, Module 1: 09/11/10, Module 2: 19/01/11
Past: 1991 Honda CG125BR-J, 1992 (1980) Honda XL125S, 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, 1979 MZ TS150.
Current: 1973 MZ ES250/2 - 18k, 1979 Suzuki TS185ER - 10k, 1981 Honda CX500B - 91k, 1987 MZ ETZ250 (295cc) - 40k, 1989 MZ ETZ251 - 52k.

[Bhud]

[Sister Sledge]

I've a question.
Seeing as an MOT is no longer required, do some insurers insist on one anyway? Perhaps just to satisfy themselves that it is indeed roadworthy??
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CCM 404 DS

[Easy-X]

[blurredman]

[A100man]

Note also Historic vehicles are allowed in the ULEZ in London...

Can't wait to drag my GT250 - 2 smoke around there soon and cut-up some Teslas.
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Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750, SL1000

Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600, Skorpion

[Easy-X]

[Easy-X]

Lol... chatting in the office and there was doubt about whether one could "make do" with a '70s bike to skip the ULEZ...

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/03/CBX_1000_arg.jpg

Checkmate, vintage bike haters
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 535, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[WD Forte]

Right
So I get to the PO and wait for "Cashier number Three please"
plop down the documents and demand my rights.
Computer says no
WTF?
Bike first registered March 1979
+40 years is feb 2019
Told I cant apply until March 2020
Whut? thas 41 years innit?
Anyroadup
When the tax runs out at the end of this month I'll SORN it
and go back to demand my taxual freedom then.

Edit
Ahh! I see, MORE than 40 years
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