Trying to tax a bike. V5 computer says no

[stirlinggaz]

Hi all,
does anyone know the difference between the the 12 digit number on the V5c (the new keepers supplementtof log book) & the 11 digit number on the actual V5 logbook?

is it just a case of knocking off the last digit or somethingr?

im having trouble taxing a bike i bought last night as the computer wont accept the ref. no.from the V5c & is asking for the the number from the complete log book

anyone know a way around this?

cheers,
GAZ

[piazza]

I think you delete the last number or similiar. I have done it so it's doable

Edit; first number I think

[P.]

Looking at my v5, definitely the first number. Remove that.

[MCN]

Maybe I do not understand what you are trying to ask but the V5 reference number is a unique number for the V5.

It changes with every change you make to the vehicle.

e.g. Keeper, Keeper address and etc.

There is no way to substitute it as far I am aware.
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[piazza]

If you only have the new keeper supplement you can't change details online - new keeper etc. By removing the first number from the new keeper supplement you now have a number the system recognises.

[Kentol750]

Its possible to change ownership details online and tax it then and there. New system, very easy if you have internets access when you want to ride it home. (Remember it must be insured and have a valid mot against it.)
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[andyscooter]

wonder if op has bought a bike with an old v5

which is why you cant register it as it has been done the new one is now attached to the reg and that bike but seller has given you the one from before


or simpler put seller has fucked you over and lost v5 so given you the old one
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[stirlinggaz]

hi all,
heres the story.
i went & bought the bike. i had insured it before i left my house, wasnt chancing 6 points, even if it was only 20miles home.

done the usual V5 thing & seller gave me green slip (V5C/2)

Seller tried to swap over ownership on-line (i didnt even know you could do that) but it can only be done up till 1900,& it was now after 9.

my battery decided to die then, (was a nightmare getting home with no sat nav btw).
got home & tried to tax the bike, using the 12 digit number on green slip, no luck. not recognised.

system also gives you the option to put in the 11 digit number, which is on the COMPLETE v5. (which i obviously dont have as seller will be posting it off anytime)
thats why im asking which number to knock off.

it could be an old log book he had. i have messaged him asking him for the number & explained the circumstances.

its a bit early to get out the baseball bat, yet.



cheers,
GAZ

[stirlinggaz]

hi all,
dropping a digit didnt work
but the very attractive girl at the post office taxed it in seconds.
i can now ride it legally woohoo! (the bike, not the girl at post office)

cheers,
GAZ

[MCN]

[MattEMulsion]

Was the bike still taxed by the person you bought it off at the time of sale? Maybe you can't tax it twice and they need to know that he has sold it before someone else can tax it.
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