How to insure swiss import bike (SOLVED)

Learnatic · Derestricted Danger Joined: 18 Jan 2014 Karma :

Hi folks,

I've just bought a bike that had been imported from Switzerland. It has been MOT'd but now I need to send the V55/5 form off to DVLA to tax & register for UK use.

I need to get the bike insured beforehand, as they want the certificate of insurance sending with the form.

Any suggestions for who will insure it, as nearly all the ones I've tried want the registration number of the bike -- can't get one yet until I've sent the V55/5 form off along with an insurance certificate!!! Catch 22 time.

Rolling Eyes

____________________
RD125LC Mk 2.5 1986 Full Power YPVS

TZR125 1992 Full Power YPVS

workboots · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 14 May 2013 Karma :

I think you can insure via the frame numbers!

SQL · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Aug 2012 Karma :

This will be relevent

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=284901

Ignore the bits about offroaders

sabian92 · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Oct 2012 Karma :

A few insurers (Carole Nash I think being one) will insure on a VIN.

Learnatic · Derestricted Danger Joined: 18 Jan 2014 Karma :

Thanks guys. I've been trying to insure it online but I will try phoning a few tomorrow, as all the online applications insist on having vehicle reg number, fair enough.
____________________
RD125LC Mk 2.5 1986 Full Power YPVS

TZR125 1992 Full Power YPVS

sabian92 · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Oct 2012 Karma :

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Rampdale will also insure on the VIN.
____________________
Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

Learnatic · Derestricted Danger Joined: 18 Jan 2014 Karma :

Job's a good 'un....rang Carole Nash and all sorted...Yay!!

Thanks for your replies Smile

____________________
RD125LC Mk 2.5 1986 Full Power YPVS

TZR125 1992 Full Power YPVS

c-m · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

What were the costs associated with importing your Swiss bike?

Does it need some form of type approval and a UK headlight?

sabian92 · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Oct 2012 Karma :

Learnatic · Derestricted Danger Joined: 18 Jan 2014 Karma :

I didn't import the bike personally, I bought it off someone who did, so I really don't know the costs involved.

From what I can gather, if the vehicle is the 'same' as UK spec and already sold in the UK, this saves on import duty. Also, no type approval required if vehicle is 2nd hand/over 10 years old - which mine is.

It had already been MOT'd and the only advisory was that it had got headlamp converter fitted. Not intending using it at night time/in cacky weather as it will be displayed at shows, so it will be dry use only!

The DVLA site has a useful guide about importing vehicles.

Cheers

Chris
____________________
RD125LC Mk 2.5 1986 Full Power YPVS

TZR125 1992 Full Power YPVS