Registering a Quad for Agricultural use on a Q Plate

[countrryboy]

Pedro, To be honest i have no idea about the actual legalities of it. In my case was back roads and i do a lot of work in the area so could of nipped into almost any field if i was stopped. I doubt wot i was doing was legal, but van was broken down.
Normally tow it about on a trailer

Know a keeper that used to do 40 mile every day when feeding ducks in his kubuto thingy,and that would be 80-90% public roads, and would have his pheasants and general running about on top of that

Years ago it was meant to be 6 miles a week u could do, but wot most agri contactors and farmers do will be pushing boundries, pretty hard to police

 

[VSS]

I was aware of the limitations of red diesel on the road. But I was of the opinion that quads registered as agricultural vehicles were limited to 1.5km whatever their fuel. Is this not so then?

No I don't think so.
You're mixing it up with another class of registration where you're allowed to take an old banger on the road for agricultural purposes - I did it with an old van that failed it's MOT. Was just allowed to go between my own fields for a very limited distance on the road. 1.5 km isn't much, and I used to push it a bit to be honest, but stopped when I was stuck in a queue of cars behind a fatal crash when using it to get kids from school

Quad bike can be registered just like a tractor. Agricultural tax disc is free. Mileage isn't limited. Insurance is as per tractor on the road.
But defo agree - buy a quad that's already registered. It's a PITA trying to register a second hand one. If it's prior to a certain date of manufacture they won't even accept the engine / chassis number. You have to get a type approval certificate from the manufacturer and then get the bike inspected. I have failed in both of those respects with mine - Suzuki won't issue the cert (because it's more than a few years old, and the chassis number is a bit difficult to read) and the nearest DVLA is at the other end of Wales.

A very naughty option is to by a scrap quad, same colour, with number plate.....

 

[highland stalker]

Quad taxed online today using the reg number and the V5 reference number. I tried to get an insurance quote from the NFU but will have to wait until Monday. I think Adrian Flux might be worth a call also for the insurance.
I also interestingly read on the government website that lights only have to be fitted if it's going to be used on the road after dark. If this is the case I might not bother putting the road kit back on.

 

[countrryboy]

We used to insure throu Flux (or bikesure but possibly use flux) about the only company we could find to do a stand alone quad. I'm amazed they taxed it with no ins, in old days had to take ins along to post office to get disc.

I've always had the indicators put on and quite like them esp for turning right on busyish roads, 1 time brother changed his bike about the same time from same dealer and no lights with his but still registered whereas dealer put them on mine.
Needs to have 1 wing mirror thou. My lights are screwed o and wired into the looms.

 

[JTO]

I think farm tractors used to be limited to a maximum of 10-15 miles from their registered place of keeping.

 

[geoffrey]

We were out yesterday had the quad on the trailer, called into the cafe for breakfast when we left there was a noise coming from the trailer i thought at first we had left the jockey wheel down, when we looked the inner nearside wheel bearing on the trailer had collapsed and the outside one had poped out of the hub, we unloaded the quad and took the hub off and managed to get the outer bearing back in its housing, without the weight of the quad my mate drove the car and trailer home whilst i followed behind a distance of around 22 miles, apart from the high wind and rain i quite enjoyed it and it was probably good for the quad to give it a long run, it is a 2004 model and only covered 1600 as it is only used for deer extraction and spends its life on the trailer.
Cheers Geoff

 

[highland stalker]

We were out yesterday had the quad on the trailer, called into the cafe for breakfast when we left there was a noise coming from the trailer i thought at first we had left the jockey wheel down, when we looked the inner nearside wheel bearing on the trailer had collapsed and the outside one had poped out of the hub, we unloaded the quad and took the hub off and managed to get the outer bearing back in its housing, without the weight of the quad my mate drove the car and trailer home whilst i followed behind a distance of around 22 miles, apart from the high wind and rain i quite enjoyed it and it was probably good for the quad to give it a long run, it is a 2004 model and only covered 1600 as it is only used for deer extraction and spends its life on the trailer.
Cheers Geoff

You are hardy doing 22 miles on a quad. That's a good run.

 

[stephen wood]

hello geoff.. i have just read up on your experience on registering your quad bike for agricultural use...i am in the same situation..i need your help and guidance in filling in the v55/5 form..can you help at all ?? 01928740415 or 07772084794

 

[Charliet0149]

How easy is it to register a quad for the road now ? , I no that all the DVLA offices are now closed

 

[Goingback]

I registered a used mule last summer. Cert from Kawasaki to state import year, size etc. Forms off the internet from DVLA - as stated, most of the questions are irrelevant. Sent through post and got log book back within a fortnight. Road lighting kit is optional but is a very good idea as it keeps the police happy

 

[slider]

Hi Doc H

yes you are restricted the same as an ordinary agricultural vehicle, but if you intend going far use the trailer. if you have any queries with the form give dvla a ring, i did and a very helpful chap went through it question by question.

regards geoff

Unless things have changed since I did this 20 years ago or so the restrictions are much greater than an "ordinary" agricultural tractor and has a restriction on the distance it can travel on the road - as I recall this was for a round journey, not one way.

Guide to keeping your farm ATV legal on the road - Farmers Weekly

Quad bikes: the rules

 

[Orion]

Unless things have changed since I did this 20 years ago or so the restrictions are much greater than an "ordinary" agricultural tractor and has a restriction on the distance it can travel on the road - as I recall this was for a round journey, not one way.

Guide to keeping your farm ATV legal on the road - Farmers Weekly

Quad bikes: the rules

No, there are distinct advantages in having a quad registered as ‘light agricultural vehicle’ - no MOT required and although you must apply yearly for your RFL it’s free.

Let’s also dispel one myth that frequently gets raised concerning restricted mileage for Agri registered quads; there is no on-road distance restriction provided the vehicle is being used for purposes in connection with agriculture, forestry or horticulture.

The information published on the government website is deliberately vague around that particular issue, (possibly to dissuade people from doing it?), but an email to DVLA will provide you with the response you need - and can be produced to any police officer if it becomes necessary.

From there on in it’s up to you to be creative about what use you’re putting the quad to - I use mine on the road virtually every other day for something or other.

 

[steve Addie]

Just putting my quad on the road, filled forms out had to fill a NOVA out on HMRC website all was quite easy. then 10 days waiting for log book to come.
agricultural reg so no MOT and free road tax.

 

[carlisleredneck]

Just putting my quad on the road, filled forms out had to fill a NOVA out on HMRC website all was quite easy. then 10 days waiting for log book to come.
agricultural reg so no MOT and free road tax.

Sorry for the old thread resurrection. I’m going to try and register my quad, what did you put in the type approval box on the v55 application? Or is it not required for a Agri vehicle? Cheers.