Covid V5 Replacement leadtimes???

[rpsmith79]

I don't suppose anyone has tried applying for a new V5 during lockdown have they

As per my previous post, i had been looking at a Triuomph Street Triple R (which i have ended up buying) but the previous owner lost the V5, so the dealer sellign the bike has had to apply for new one (which was done on 31st July), and obviuosly they won't let me take the bike till they have the V5

So i'm wondering how long it normally takes, and how long it might take with the whole Covid situation, as i'm itching to get my grubby thille paws on it
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[Riejufixing]

I know their webchat service is closed, but can you phone them up for a chat & ask about possible delays (or ask the dealer)?

[arry]

If it helps on buying and selling vehicles, I sold my KTM and got the notification less than 4 days later that it had been sold (together with the refund cheque for VED) and on buying, I had the V5 circa 3 days after purchase.

I don't suspect you'll be waiting long.

[rpsmith79]

[KiwiBob]

Don't hold your breath!

In normal times it can take up to 6 weeks! .. I applied for one 8 weeks ago and still haven't received it!

When I phoned them the other day they couldn't give me a timeline but said I could tax the bike over the phone using the VIN number.

[MarJay]

I moved house at the beginning of March. I sent off all my V5's early April. They were back within 14 days.
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[rpsmith79]

[Easy-X]

Seems very hit and miss. I sent off for a colour change on the DT (4 to 6 weeks) and I think it came back in 3.
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[rpsmith79]

Bugger, not only would that long a wait be very annoying, it would also fuck up my insurance NCD, as my old Hornet is going tonight, and after speaking with my insurer, they will only "pause" my insurance for a maximum of 7 days until they either cancel it, or i insure another bike

No i'm guessing i can't insure a bike that the dealership still has in their possession (even though i have paid for it in full) as it might end up with the bike being insured twice (once by me, once by the dealer)
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[KiwiBob]

[rpsmith79]

[Ste]

Transfer possession? No such thing.

You've paid for it, the bike is yours, you are the owner of it, why is it still at the dealership?

[rpsmith79]

[KiwiBob]

[KiwiBob]

[rpsmith79]

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[Moxey]

Not to dishearten but I bought a bike May 16th, V5 landed June 23rd, longest I've ever had to wait.

OTOH I sold Hornet the weekend lockdown was announced, new owner got the V5 after 2 and a half weeks.

Its hit and miss at the best of times.
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[Ste]

DVLA aren't going to able to offer any help. If they say anything then I'd be expecting something along the lines of how they advise you to not buy a vehicle from a seller who doesn't have the V5.

If you're buying the bike (you have already bought it ) then I'd just apply for it yourself so that you're not reliant on them remembering to put it into your name when they get the V5.

I hope the bike hasn't got too many extra miles on it when you pick it up. (I'm not skeptical )

The answer that you don't want to hear is to get a refund from the dealer and then buy a bike from a seller who does have the V5. If wanting to be really skeptical then it's not impossible that if you start to get impatient with them, that will encourage them to find the V5 that they've had all along despite blaming it on the previous owner.

I'd question whether the dealer would have been interested in buying the bike from someone who didn't have the V5 for it. As much as the V5 says on the front of it in big letters how it's not proof of ownership, it's generally considered the starting point for proving or showing ownership.

[BigTim]

ive applied for replacement V5 for my car been a month so far

sold a bike last week and got road tax refund in 4 days

hit n miss is the phrase alright
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[stablepeach]

I got my new V5 in about 1 week when I notified them online... so it does sound like they're about all over the place...

In terms of insurance I'd check as will your insurance cover the bike if something happens whilst it's at the dealers?

I thought you could be uninsured for 2 years before NCD was lost?
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[rpsmith79]

[KiwiBob]

[KiwiBob]

I've just received a letter this morning from the DVLA saying that they are dealing with my application for a V5C which should be processed on 13/08/2020 and I should allow 5 working days from then before making enquiries about my application ... If it arrives when they say then that will be nearly 10 weeks from when I posted my application!

[P.]

I sold a bike and got a replacement v5 within a week... I haven't had any issues.