neil_cb125t
17th February 2015, 09:43
hey all,
I have just gone through the process of registering a classic bike that had very little rego history. It was hard to find out what hoops you had to jump through....so heres a guideline based on my experience. The bike was a 1973 350. Classed as a classic by VTNZ.
First thing you need a documentation that you own said bike, sale agreement or bill of sale. This needs to have frame and engine numbers on it with a date and name of the seller.
Then you need a vehicle inspector (VTNZ) to certify the bike is what you are trying to register i.e the frame number is correct. They simply view the bike (on the trailer is fine) and create a "this is the bike document" - this service usually is free from VTNZ
Then you need to apply to LTSA to gain approval to rego the bike - this is done using the form below
http://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/entry-certification/reference-materials/alternative-documents-form
The areas that are important on this form is at the top of page 3. its states
These documents must be provided before the application can proceed.
Proof of previous registration (see Note 2)
Ownership trail (original documents leading from the last registered owner to the current
New Zealand owner, eg bill of sale, auction invoices, any relevant document may be considered) (see Note 3)
Written VIN/chassis verification (accepted from approved inspecting organisations on their letterhead only, with signature and ID number)
Independently certified translation of any documents not written in English Photographs of the vehicle and identifiers.
If the bike has been imported from overseas then the registration details (plate number/history) needs to be used. I had very little information, and could only provided some old hand written bills of sales from the 80s, I found an old application of registration which lined up against the bikes details. Old photos of the bike is also great, black and white is fine! I then provided a bunch of photos of my restoration process.
The application has to be paid for UPFRONT before they start working on it and its $184.
Once you receive approval you then take the bike in for compliance VTNZ again, its an in-depth WOF on a bike and costs $133.00. I was told any bike PRE 77 does not require a brake compliance check, however my bike did need a mirror on the left hand bar. This gives you the paper work to rego it, a vin plate which must be fitted to the bike (under the seat can be ok) and a brand new WOF. You then have to buy a plate and pay for the registration. For my 73 350 was $177.00. At this stage you bike is legal!!!
Grand total price was $184+133+177= $484 total.
My biggest surprise was the application for rego - this can take up to 20 working days, it took me 4 as the person i dealt with was awesome. My first application was denied as i had provided no history or documentation. I thought the statement "I'm restoring a classic" would suffice. it doesn't.
hope this helps someone for the future
chappy
I have just gone through the process of registering a classic bike that had very little rego history. It was hard to find out what hoops you had to jump through....so heres a guideline based on my experience. The bike was a 1973 350. Classed as a classic by VTNZ.
First thing you need a documentation that you own said bike, sale agreement or bill of sale. This needs to have frame and engine numbers on it with a date and name of the seller.
Then you need a vehicle inspector (VTNZ) to certify the bike is what you are trying to register i.e the frame number is correct. They simply view the bike (on the trailer is fine) and create a "this is the bike document" - this service usually is free from VTNZ
Then you need to apply to LTSA to gain approval to rego the bike - this is done using the form below
http://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/entry-certification/reference-materials/alternative-documents-form
The areas that are important on this form is at the top of page 3. its states
These documents must be provided before the application can proceed.
Proof of previous registration (see Note 2)
Ownership trail (original documents leading from the last registered owner to the current
New Zealand owner, eg bill of sale, auction invoices, any relevant document may be considered) (see Note 3)
Written VIN/chassis verification (accepted from approved inspecting organisations on their letterhead only, with signature and ID number)
Independently certified translation of any documents not written in English Photographs of the vehicle and identifiers.
If the bike has been imported from overseas then the registration details (plate number/history) needs to be used. I had very little information, and could only provided some old hand written bills of sales from the 80s, I found an old application of registration which lined up against the bikes details. Old photos of the bike is also great, black and white is fine! I then provided a bunch of photos of my restoration process.
The application has to be paid for UPFRONT before they start working on it and its $184.
Once you receive approval you then take the bike in for compliance VTNZ again, its an in-depth WOF on a bike and costs $133.00. I was told any bike PRE 77 does not require a brake compliance check, however my bike did need a mirror on the left hand bar. This gives you the paper work to rego it, a vin plate which must be fitted to the bike (under the seat can be ok) and a brand new WOF. You then have to buy a plate and pay for the registration. For my 73 350 was $177.00. At this stage you bike is legal!!!
Grand total price was $184+133+177= $484 total.
My biggest surprise was the application for rego - this can take up to 20 working days, it took me 4 as the person i dealt with was awesome. My first application was denied as i had provided no history or documentation. I thought the statement "I'm restoring a classic" would suffice. it doesn't.
hope this helps someone for the future
chappy