Just getting around to rebuilding a vba that I bought in bits years ago. No v5 or reg. number. On stripping the paint for the frame number I could see the metal had been blasted at some time in the past . The number is extremely feint to say the least. Barely legible .
I can just make out vba1 and 5 numbers. Should I be seeing a t after the vba1 ??
It may be there but I cant tell
Am thinking I will need to re stamp these as I understand it needs to be clearly seen when I take it to a dvla office to get a reg number when its finished
Rich
VBA frame number
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Try taking pictures of the chassis number, sometimes it shows up better, pencil rubbing can also show up all the numbers. To gain a age related number plate you need a dating certificate, which you can get from Bill drake at the VVC, MOT, Insurance, proof of purchase. Your scooter may not need to be inspected by VOSA but they are becoming more popular, this is where the chassis number will need to be seen and it corresponds with all the documentation.
I would not try and stamp the chassis number, it's illegal and will be obviouse. It's best to be as honest as possible in these occasions, at worse you will get a Q plate, but if you say there is only one digit not obviouse you will be ok.
Try taking pictures of the chassis number, sometimes it shows up better, pencil rubbing can also show up all the numbers. To gain a age related number plate you need a dating certificate, which you can get from Bill drake at the VVC, MOT, Insurance, proof of purchase. Your scooter may not need to be inspected by VOSA but they are becoming more popular, this is where the chassis number will need to be seen and it corresponds with all the documentation.
I would not try and stamp the chassis number, it's illegal and will be obviouse. It's best to be as honest as possible in these occasions, at worse you will get a Q plate, but if you say there is only one digit not obviouse you will be ok.
Thought that inspection by VOSA was mandatory to get a number plate
When I say feint its virtually invisible on the bare metal let alone with layers of paint on it
Dont really want a Q plate
Rich
When I say feint its virtually invisible on the bare metal let alone with layers of paint on it
Dont really want a Q plate
Rich
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VOSA inspection are only ordered by the dvla and not always mandatory. The reason they are more common now is due to motorbikes coming in boxes from Asia as self builds and the dvla want to make sure everything is road legal. Don't paint the area of the chassis number until after the inspection. I have even used a pencil to highlight the chassis number for the inspection.
If you are really worried about this not passing the inspection, get your dating certificate, fill out the V55 form, take detailed pictures of the chassis number and a rubbing of the number and take it to the dvla and explain your concerns. You can even suggest that you take the frame to VOSA for them to inspect it. This way you have not wasted time and money on a paint job ect.
You need a mph speedometer for the VOSA inspection.
If you are really worried about this not passing the inspection, get your dating certificate, fill out the V55 form, take detailed pictures of the chassis number and a rubbing of the number and take it to the dvla and explain your concerns. You can even suggest that you take the frame to VOSA for them to inspect it. This way you have not wasted time and money on a paint job ect.
You need a mph speedometer for the VOSA inspection.
Thanks for your help
Rich
Rich