Definition of Vintage?

**M1CRO:Me** · 25th February 2006, 10:48

Anyone know the answer to this and could you tell me at what age a motorcycle is classed as veteran or vintage and does it then become eligible for cheaper registration/licensing?

**MSTRS:Me** · 25th February 2006, 10:50

Tis a guess - 25yrs then 50yrs???

**Ixion** · 25th February 2006, 10:57

The terms are often used loosely, but the strict, original, definition was veteran = Pre 1919. Vintage = pre 1932. These were the original UK definitions , which we followed. They have been imported into law in Australia, but not, I think, here. There is also a term for pre 1905 (which qualify for the Brighton Run), But I can't remember what it is.

Classic has no strict definition, but is usually restricted to vehicles over 25 or 30 years old (which also meet other subjective criteria)

**Eurodave** · 25th February 2006, 11:04

Originally Posted by M1CRO

Anyone know the answer to this and could you tell me at what age a motorcycle is classed as veteran or vintage and does it then become eligible for cheaper registration/licensing?

For cheaper [about $80 per year or so] vintage licencing its when the vehicle is over 40 years old,ie made B4 1966 ,also it then doesnt need to be continuosly licenced & can lapse for over 2 years B4 needing more money thrown at it

**scumdog** · 25th February 2006, 11:07

Cheap rego (on cars anyway) is for vehicles over 40 years old - I should know, only one of our fleet is any younger (C.B.'s luxurious '84 Laser Ghia.)
And the rego is 1/2 price for the 'over 40s'

And if the rego finished on one month and you don't re-rego it until 7 or so months later? - no worries, unlike newer cars you don't pay for the 'inbetween' 7 months, great eh?

**M1CRO:Me** · 25th February 2006, 11:08

Thanks for that

Had a look through LTSA site, but it is a little cumbersome to work through.. Thanks for the quick reply

**SPman** · 27th February 2006, 20:49

Anything made by honda.??????????

**Motu** · 27th February 2006, 21:01

Vintage is any wine I was given for Xmas,but would only drink as a last resort.On the sad day there is no booze in the house....I'm sure to find a bottle of some fizzy white wine gathering fluff.I'm not too fond of vintage.

**Troll** · 28th February 2006, 01:20

HOG definition of vintage

any thing pre twin cam or pre V Rod

**scumdog** · 28th February 2006, 10:02

Originally Posted by Troll

HOG definition of vintage

any thing pre twin cam or pre V Rod

Fark! How do they rate a cast-iron engine??

**Ixion** · 28th February 2006, 10:31

Paleolithic

**Fishy** · 28th February 2006, 10:43

Ask Grahameeboy - he's classed as being vintage.

**Paul in NZ** · 28th February 2006, 17:30

Originally Posted by Ixion

The terms are often used loosely, but the strict, original, definition was veteran = Pre 1919. Vintage = pre 1932. These were the original UK definitions , which we followed. They have been imported into law in Australia, but not, I think, here. There is also a term for pre 1905 (which qualify for the Brighton Run), But I can't remember what it is.

Classic has no strict definition, but is usually restricted to vehicles over 25 or 30 years old (which also meet other subjective criteria)

Pre 1905 is usually 'Pioneer' I think...

Wellington classic club is for bikes over 20 years old.. My triumph is 1970 so only a few more years and cheap rego! Yippee!