How to tell if motorbike NZ-new or import?

[KX500]

Yeah Max bit hard to check officially if an old motocross bike is stolen.

Cheerz all again - below is the response from NZTA, having an old bke may work in my favour, like what was said previously the records do not go back that far
to show if ever been registered. Probably be going the Low Volume Vehicle cert route, there's a certifier here in Ch-Ch so will swing by and see what he says.


Thank you for your email dated 8 April 2009.


I have searched the Motor Vehicle Register (MVR) and have not been able to locate any information with the details you have provided.



The MVR is a Register to record vehicle and owner details. The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) would have a record of any vehicles still registered during 1995.



In 1995 with the establishment of the current MVR, any vehicle that was not registered at this time was not transferred. These records were retained for 7 years and then discarded.



Re Registration Requirements



For re-registration requirements you need to provide proof that the vehicle has previously been registered in New Zealand. This could be something like the plate number, chassis number, old licence or Warrant of Fitness (WoF) labels. The Transport Service Delivery (TSD) agent will need to be satisfied that the documents demonstrate that the vehicle, when originally registered, was designed and constructed according to the requirements applying at that time. You may also need to provide proof that you are entitled to register the vehicle. A letter from the previous owner will usually suffice. You may want to contact the TSD agent/Entry Certifier for the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) you will be using to ensure you take any necessary documents with you.



I have attached a link to a factsheet on our website which explains the re-registration process for you. Please read this information thoroughly.

www.landtransport.govt.nz/factsheets/09.html


To register your vehicle you will need to transport it to a TSD agent/Entry Certifier for the purpose of a pre-registration inspection and to complete an Application for Registration of Motor Vehicle (form MR2A).



The TSD agents for the NZTA are:

Vehicle Inspections New Zealand (VINZ)
Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ)
Automobile Association (AA)
To give you an indication of the registration costs, please see the following link. Pay particular attention to the 'MR2A Registration of Motor Vehicle' section of the fee table.

http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/veh...istration.html



Please note that the registration fees provided in the above link do not include the fee charged by the TSD agent for the pre-registration inspection. You will need to contact a TSD agent/Entry Certifier for further information on the fees charged for a pre-registration inspection.



I have also attached a link to the vehicle section of the Vehicle Inspection Requirements Manual (VIRM) which you may find helpful. The VIRM is used as a guideline when issuing a WoF. This will inform you of the standards a vehicle must meet in order to pass an inspection.

http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/cer...rvice/#general



Note: I suggest that before you begin the process of restoring the de-registered vehicle that you speak with a TSD agent in your area to ensure that you do have sufficient documentation to re-register the vehicle.



Regards



Senior Customer Service Representative

NZ Transport Agency

[motorbyclist]

For re-registration requirements you need to provide proof that the vehicle has previously been registered in New Zealand. This could be something like the plate number, chassis number, old licence or Warrant of Fitness (WoF) labels. T

now i asked the AA in Christchurch about that and he said that wasn't good enough

[KX500]

Cheeers for the "Heads up" will avoid AA - sound strict

Going to an enthusiast certifier