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VINS, Frames & MOTs...

#1 PostAuthor: Royalratch » Wed Jun 11, 2014 2:15 pm

So when my project bike's frame was blasted and painted - the VIN on the headstock literally disappeared. All that's left is 1 or 2 characters and they are ineligible.

So, can I have a one of those metal labels stamped with the VIN, engine number etc etc and attached to the headstock or do I need it stamped to the headstock?

And will either of the above pass an MOT?

V5 is present with all matching numbers etc.
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#2 PostAuthor: Gus » Wed Jun 11, 2014 2:29 pm

One of mine passed the mot with no visible VIN on the frame with the V5 present.

Can't say if this is the norm. though.

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#3 PostAuthor: Royalratch » Wed Jun 11, 2014 2:35 pm

Guess it depends on what MOT tester you get.
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#4 PostAuthor: Pigford » Wed Jun 11, 2014 5:31 pm

A vin plate is OK - just make sure it looks good - fitted one on me Harris and it passed ...... my MOT bloke is strict, but fair :wink:
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#5 PostAuthor: paulmceleney » Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:09 pm

I would take it for a mot a see what they say, you can not see mine and they passed it
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#6 PostAuthor: doebag » Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:34 pm

'Technically', the tester should be reading the VIN/frame number engraved or stamped on the vehicle to input it on to the computer. They should not be copying it from either the registration document or any stuck on label.
However, if he has no reason to suspect anything dodgy,most will use the previous MOT or registration document.
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#7 PostAuthor: snotie1965 » Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:42 pm

The shot blaster should be locked up ! but i would take your V5 with you to the mot and if you have a previous old mot give him that to go off when he fills out the bikes details ? ,and hope you do not get pulled by a keen traffic copper !!
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#8 PostAuthor: neilbarrett » Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:25 pm

if it was mine id have it restamped
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#9 PostAuthor: Royalratch » Thu Jun 12, 2014 11:27 am

The problem is, the engine has been changed so the last MOT will show different engine number.

BUT!

The V5 has been updated so the all numbers will match between bike and V5.

I'll order a new plate and have it stamped. They look good:

http://www.khneisser.ch/products/38/kawasaki-vin-plate
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#10 PostAuthor: taylor88 » Thu Jun 12, 2014 12:03 pm

I agree with Neil, just get the frame re-stamped then its back to original and as it should be. Not sure of the benefit of a plate?
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#11 PostAuthor: Royalratch » Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:11 pm

Plate arrives readymade and I stick it on - done.

Stamping means getting someone out? Or taking bike there?
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#12 PostAuthor: zed1015 » Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:41 pm

Just buy a set of 6 or 7mm number/letter stamps and do it yourself.
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#13 PostAuthor: taylor88 » Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:46 pm

Ah okay sounds easy. Probably no issue in this country but I ended up in a Spanish Guardia Civil Traffico office last year giving a statement as my scooter (sorry for swearing) had a plate with frame number on and it should have been stamped direct on the frame. It was picked up during ITV (MOT). If I could have replayed that part of my life I would have had number stamped on frame as per original. They don't seem as strict over here though in that respect so I am sure you will be okay. In Spain it is illegal to 'tamper' with VIN in any way it must be carried out by an official body, I never did find out who the official body is and my scooter is still there without an MOT :cry:
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#14 PostAuthor: Pigford » Thu Jun 12, 2014 5:39 pm

Royalratch wrote:The problem is, the engine has been changed so the last MOT will show different engine number.

BUT!

The V5 has been updated so the all numbers will match between bike and V5.

I'll order a new plate and have it stamped. They look good:

http://www.khneisser.ch/products/38/kawasaki-vin-plate


Thats what I put on me Harris - got it off eBay & stamped it meself... all for a tenner :wink:
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