Insurance question for ' Bikers '

[Tuearts right boot]

Do I need tax, Mot and Insurance for a 1968 49cc moped ?

 

[Kompany Car]

Do I need tax, Mot and Insurance for a 1968 49cc moped ?

Historic vehicle tax exemption, no MOT required (over 40yr old exemption) but you do need insurance, Adrian Flux is normally the best for limited mileage classic insurance

 

[Tuearts right boot]

Historic vehicle tax exemption, no MOT required but you do need insurance, Adrian Flux is normally the best for limited mileage classic insurance

Thought as much, thanks.

 

[Mr Kobayashi]

Still need at least 3rd party insurance.

How old does a motorcycle have to be for MOT exemption? | Carole Nash

As well as qualifying for vintage motorbike insurance, your motorcycle may be exempt from an MOT. Here we go through how old it has to be for the exemption.

www.carolenash.com

Historic (classic) vehicles: MOT and vehicle tax

Vehicle tax exemptions and MOT exemptions for vehicles built or first registered before 1984.

www.gov.uk

 

[crublue1]

All above correct advice. No tax or mot required but you need to "tax" it as an exempt vehicle (no charge), you can't just do nothing, you have to let them know. If you have the v5 it's easy, and best done face to face at a post office.
What bike is it mate?

 

[Tuearts right boot]

All above correct advice. No tax or mot required but you need to "tax" it as an exempt vehicle (no charge), you can't just do nothing, you have to let them know. If you have the v5 it's easy, and best done face to face at a post office.
What bike is it mate?

Thanks for the info.......Not too sure yet, a running resto basically, something to keep me out of the house. Having only got 26 vintage outboard and stationary engines I fancy a change of scenery, plus turning up to work on something different should be a giggle.

 

[Tuearts right boot]

Still need at least 3rd party insurance.

How old does a motorcycle have to be for MOT exemption? | Carole Nash

As well as qualifying for vintage motorbike insurance, your motorcycle may be exempt from an MOT. Here we go through how old it has to be for the exemption.

www.carolenash.com

Historic (classic) vehicles: MOT and vehicle tax

Vehicle tax exemptions and MOT exemptions for vehicles built or first registered before 1984.

www.gov.uk

Never thought of Carol Nash. Started that firm from her kitchen table in Timperley.

 

[Mr Kobayashi]

Thanks for the info.......Not too sure yet, a running resto basically, something to keep me out of the house. Having only got 26 vintage outboard and stationary engines I fancy a change of scenery, plus turning up to work on something different should be a giggle.

Be wary of the below.

• no ‘substantial changes’ have been made to the vehicle in the last 30 years, for example replacing the chassis, body, axles or engine to change the way the vehicle works

If you’re not sure if there have been any substantial changes you can:

• read the full guidance on MOT exemptions for historic vehicles
• speak to a historic vehicle expert

 

[crublue1]

No worries bud, I've restored a few bikes in my time, there's currently 4 in my garage, 2 of which are on the road, 2 are work in progress.
Post some pics and let us know how you go on.

 

[Kompany Car]

Be wary of the below.

• no ‘substantial changes’ have been made to the vehicle in the last 30 years, for example replacing the chassis, body, axles or engine to change the way the vehicle works

If you’re not sure if there have been any substantial changes you can:

• read the full guidance on MOT exemptions for historic vehicles
• speak to a historic vehicle expert

This was introduced to stop kit cars based on older running gear being exempt. But on a moped kind of unlikely, it doesn't really have a chassis, its a frame and if you get rid or change it well its like triggers broom