What is a logbook, where and why is it required?

[railfancwb]

I'm in the states. I periodically read references to log books in this and some other forums. Had never before heard of logbooks in connection with scooters.

What is a log book, what is entered into one, where are they required and why? Just one more government revenue scheme or is there more to it?

[Mag]

What we really mean by log book is the registration document, in the old days UK vehicles actually had a book where each owner was logged and the name stuck.

[EddieStone]

Yeah, we call it the logbook, but it's real name is the V5(C). It was last called a logbook in the 1930's I think, but we are a little slow to change!
It's similar to calling your document "pink slips", I believe. Whether it still is, or ever was pink, I have no idea!

[holty]

hi, i belive in the states you would call a logbook (the title)
holty

[lambro]

In Grease they called them 'pinks'.
Like pink slips.
Shaun.