Registering a quad for agri/road use
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Yes, it is much of a pain. I gave up in the end, and replaced with something already registered. If you're buying brand new it's easy enough, but not so with 2nd hand.
If I remember correctly, you need something called a Type Approval Certificate, and you'll need the frame number, and you'll need to take it somewhere (probably half way across the country) so that an inspector can verify that it is indeed the vehicle that you say it is.
That was my experience, anyway.
Dan Newcombe
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As VSS says - it’s a pain.
I’ve been looking to do a mower and getting a string but answer from anyone is like the krypton factor
I’ve been looking to do a mower and getting a string but answer from anyone is like the krypton factor
Been there, done that sucessfully albeit a few years ago (2017) with a second-hand quad. There are other posts on here about this topic so do your research, there is a lot of good info on this forum.
As others say, getting advice out of DVLA is challenging to say the least. This is a copy of my second letter to DVLA from 2017 listing the items I had provided:
DVLA
SWANSEA
SA99 1BE
February 2017
APPLICATION FOR A VEHICLE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE – HONDA TRX420FA VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Please find attached for your consideration my second attempt at registration of my Honda TRX420FA quad (VIN XXXXXXXXXXXX) that I purchased used for use as a light 4-wheeled agricultural vehicle in connection with my duties as a keeper on 2 shoots and a deer stalker. I am applying for registration and first issue of vehicle tax as an agricultural vehicle for use as a working vehicle used in conjunction with my responsibilities for the raising of livestock and the management of deer.
I have attached the original “age-related” letter provided by Honda in respect of this vehicle, a copy of my purchase invoice and a copy of Honda’s EU Declaration of Conformity supplied with the vehicle. I have also enclosed proof of identity (driving licence photocopy), my third-party Certificate of Insurance (and schedule that provides a link to the vehicle), an off-road certificate (not sure if this is correct) and a cheque for £55 which I believe is the correct amount payable. I certify that since acquisition on 5 Aug 16, the vehicle has been exclusively used off-road to carry out my livestock rearing duties.
I have found the registration/taxation rules not easy to follow and if I have omitted anything in support of this application, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Yours sincerely
Full Name
Enclosures:
1. V655/5.
2. Cheque (£55) Serial Number 100274.
3. Honda Age-Related Letter VIN XXXXXXXXXXXX dated 2 Sep 16. Obtain this from the manufacturer - Honda was straightforward!
4. Honda EC Certificate of Conformity TRX420FA VIN 1HFTE37E*4QA100001-109999 dated 20 May 09. This was in the Honda Owners Instruction Manual
5. Copy of Purchase Invoice for Honda TRX420FA VIN XXXXXXXXXXXX dated 5 Aug 16.
6. YYYYYYY Certtificate of Insurance and Schedule (Policy No ZZZZZZZZZ). I included the schedule as it listed the VIN whereas the Certificate didn't
7. Off-Road Vehicle Declaration. I found this trawling through the DLVA website - not sure if it was essential
In due course an authorisation for number plates and a V5C was forthcoming. There was no need to take the vehicle anywhere either to establish it was what I purported or to do any form of MOT. The VRN they issue cannot be changed so I was unable to subsequently put on a personal plate I was holding on retention.
PM me for any further details.
As others say, getting advice out of DVLA is challenging to say the least. This is a copy of my second letter to DVLA from 2017 listing the items I had provided:
DVLA
SWANSEA
SA99 1BE
February 2017
APPLICATION FOR A VEHICLE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE – HONDA TRX420FA VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Please find attached for your consideration my second attempt at registration of my Honda TRX420FA quad (VIN XXXXXXXXXXXX) that I purchased used for use as a light 4-wheeled agricultural vehicle in connection with my duties as a keeper on 2 shoots and a deer stalker. I am applying for registration and first issue of vehicle tax as an agricultural vehicle for use as a working vehicle used in conjunction with my responsibilities for the raising of livestock and the management of deer.
I have attached the original “age-related” letter provided by Honda in respect of this vehicle, a copy of my purchase invoice and a copy of Honda’s EU Declaration of Conformity supplied with the vehicle. I have also enclosed proof of identity (driving licence photocopy), my third-party Certificate of Insurance (and schedule that provides a link to the vehicle), an off-road certificate (not sure if this is correct) and a cheque for £55 which I believe is the correct amount payable. I certify that since acquisition on 5 Aug 16, the vehicle has been exclusively used off-road to carry out my livestock rearing duties.
I have found the registration/taxation rules not easy to follow and if I have omitted anything in support of this application, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Yours sincerely
Full Name
Enclosures:
1. V655/5.
2. Cheque (£55) Serial Number 100274.
3. Honda Age-Related Letter VIN XXXXXXXXXXXX dated 2 Sep 16. Obtain this from the manufacturer - Honda was straightforward!
4. Honda EC Certificate of Conformity TRX420FA VIN 1HFTE37E*4QA100001-109999 dated 20 May 09. This was in the Honda Owners Instruction Manual
5. Copy of Purchase Invoice for Honda TRX420FA VIN XXXXXXXXXXXX dated 5 Aug 16.
6. YYYYYYY Certtificate of Insurance and Schedule (Policy No ZZZZZZZZZ). I included the schedule as it listed the VIN whereas the Certificate didn't
7. Off-Road Vehicle Declaration. I found this trawling through the DLVA website - not sure if it was essential
In due course an authorisation for number plates and a V5C was forthcoming. There was no need to take the vehicle anywhere either to establish it was what I purported or to do any form of MOT. The VRN they issue cannot be changed so I was unable to subsequently put on a personal plate I was holding on retention.
PM me for any further details.
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Thomas Gordon
Well-Known Member
I found trying to get insurance quite awkward, maybe just me
Insurance easy enough with NFU.
I used BJP - insured initially against the VIN until DVLA issued the VRN
Foxyboy43
Well-Known Member
Hmmm. A good pal in Perthshire went down the road-legal route a couple of years ago. Did all the necessary paperwork and sent it off, next thing boys in blue knocked his door - the said vehicle which he had bought second hand earlier that year from the North of England had been stolen some time previously from further south! Long story short - repossessed, much to-ing and fro-ing with police and insurance companies - his loss! Sooo be careful.
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