Results 1 to 11 of 11

Thread: register/re vin a classic

  1. #1
    Join Date
    16th July 2020 - 17:22
    Bike
    1982 Yamaha XS400RK
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    1

    register/re vin a classic

    Hopefully someone on here can help me out, iv recently acquired an old 1982 XS400RK for a steal and am looking to get it back on the road. the only problem is that its an old farm bike and the guy I got it off has no history on it. no plates, no knowledge on previous registered owner etc. I'm going to the police tomorrow to see if it's on the hot list (hopefully not)

    so I'm wondering if anyone has been able to register/revin an old bike with no history.

    also worth mentioning that iv gone to a couple compliance workshops with the chassis number but they're not being much help.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    4th May 2017 - 10:23
    Bike
    Old Bikes
    Location
    Central Otago
    Posts
    139
    https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt....ntent/alt-docs

    Form CA03 and supporting docs.

    I’d be getting those supporting docs together before I put too much money into it.

    Is it a NZ bike or a grey import?

    Has it ever been rego’d in NZ?

    Is it original spec or does it have a brown seat, cut down frame with pipe wrap on the headers?

    Proof of ownership, proof of entry into NZ ( ex the manufacturer or importer usually) and proof that it complies with applicable standards for a road going XS. Absent any of the above you will need to explain. Your declaration is the explanation as to what enquires have been done, what standards other bikes had to meet back then etc etc.

    Photos of old and comparative “new” bikes, shop manuals and a friendly inspector all help.
    Ginge

  3. #3
    Join Date
    2nd November 2008 - 21:50
    Bike
    speed triple
    Location
    Waikato
    Posts
    69

    Best of luck with that

    VTNZ at even the best of times are hard work. I've been there a couple of times. My advice to not to spend a cent until you have a vin plate.
    You need a pretty comprehensive history of the bike and some supporting information. Unless you have the import documents for it or a plate number its a tough road.
    I have a bike that I jumped through all the flaming hoops to get a vin plate for, built the bike and I'm still having trouble getting a registration because VTNZ didn't update their database during the vin process..
    Does anyone know if VTNZ will research a chassis number? I'm trying to trace the history of an old bike myself at the moment

  4. #4
    Join Date
    24th September 2004 - 06:46
    Bike
    '76 CB550 Super Sport
    Location
    On the road to nowhere...
    Posts
    7,414
    Quote Originally Posted by lozz900 View Post
    VTNZ at even the best of times are hard work. I've been there a couple of times. My advice to not to spend a cent until you have a vin plate.
    You need a pretty comprehensive history of the bike and some supporting information. Unless you have the import documents for it or a plate number its a tough road.
    I have a bike that I jumped through all the flaming hoops to get a vin plate for, built the bike and I'm still having trouble getting a registration because VTNZ didn't update their database during the vin process..
    Does anyone know if VTNZ will research a chassis number? I'm trying to trace the history of an old bike myself at the moment
    Folk have got old bikes on the road with just the frame and engine no.and an old WoF. WoFs back then were usually taped under the seat or a side cover.

    Some times in a plastic holder behind the number or taped to it. Usually the old plate was taken off bike if it had been of the road for a long time and hang up in the shed or man cave or just biffed.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    2nd November 2008 - 21:50
    Bike
    speed triple
    Location
    Waikato
    Posts
    69
    That would be correct, the plate number is on the WOF.. It all goes pear shaped when you can't yourself prove that its ever been registered in nz
    Quote Originally Posted by Bonez View Post
    Folk have got old bikes on the road with just the frame and engine no.and an old WoF. WoFs back then were usually taped under the seat or a side cover.

    Some times in a plastic holder behind the number or taped to it. Usually the old plate was taken off bike if it had been of the road for a long time and hang up in the shed or man cave or just biffed.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    4th May 2017 - 10:23
    Bike
    Old Bikes
    Location
    Central Otago
    Posts
    139
    Does anyone know if VTNZ will research a chassis number? I'm trying to trace the history of an old bike myself at the moment
    PM on it’s way.
    Ginge

  7. #7
    Join Date
    5th December 2009 - 16:29
    Bike
    2016 Honda ST1300,86/87 XJ900F,
    Location
    Kapiti
    Posts
    355
    Unusual choice of farm bike ! Perhaps getting it for a steal is some sort of clue about its history

  8. #8
    Join Date
    21st January 2021 - 20:24
    Bike
    Suzuki Minitan (OM50) 1978
    Location
    nz
    Posts
    2

    Same situation

    Having similar issues to you, would love to hear how it goes

  9. #9
    Join Date
    21st June 2021 - 18:49
    Bike
    1983 Yamaha XJ750E
    Location
    Ashburton
    Posts
    5

    1982 xj750E

    Gidday. My bike becomes a classic next year. Anyone have any idea of rego costs? Currently reg and wof. Cheers.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    5th December 2009 - 16:29
    Bike
    2016 Honda ST1300,86/87 XJ900F,
    Location
    Kapiti
    Posts
    355
    Rego is around $50 a Year

    Wof stiĺl every 6 months

    Sent from my SM-J250G using Tapatalk

  11. #11
    Join Date
    21st June 2021 - 18:49
    Bike
    1983 Yamaha XJ750E
    Location
    Ashburton
    Posts
    5
    Quote Originally Posted by biggo View Post
    Rego is around $50 a Year

    Wof stiĺl every 6 months

    Sent from my SM-J250G using Tapatalk
    Thanks for that.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •