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Post by churchman on Jan 16, 2020 17:46:44 GMT
Does anyone know of a method of finding the VIN Number of a Bike with
only the Registration Number and Engine Number?
(and not having the V5 Registration Document)
I bought a CB400N Honda as Scrap which I am working on and need to obtain a Replacement
V5 from DVLA
The VIN Number is needed for the V62 Application Form.
(I have the Last 5 Numbers of the VIN)
Any Ideas?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2020 18:19:58 GMT
If the bike is in your physical possession, you will know that it has the VIN number stamped on the head stock. The VIN plate is only a secondary information display plate that echoes that stamped number. The average MOT man looks for that number and does not even pay any attention to the VIN plate as they can be easily replaced by criminals (two rivets?).
Go look at the bike and get the VIN from the RHS of the head stock and write it on the form.
Problem solved Churchman.
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Post by BritPete on Jan 16, 2020 18:55:06 GMT
When you apply for a log book the evidence DVLA accept is a photo of the VIN no on the headstock not a photo of the VIN plate
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Post by na44superdream on Jan 16, 2020 20:18:02 GMT
A nunber of years ago, I aquired a kicker 250 engine and frame, on checking the headstock number was incorrect, the last 3 digits were incorrect in order. Photo of frame and engine, photo of numerous MOT certs matching the frame No.etc.
I got a letter back from DVLA, you will have to take it for a vehicle inspection in Dundee! (Why Dundee why not closer Edinburgh)
Got some droid on the phone, its your duty to take it for an inspection, at the appropriate place now. I replied I could not (Dad was away on holiday, so could not even lift the engine back in the car, getting nowhere, ask for a supervisor. The supervisor seemed to be human, but still wanted a vehicle inspection should I put it on the road, it was the engine I really wanted, but the documents seemed to suggest an original blue CB250N, been sitting for a long time now....one day I'll do it. I said to the DROID when he was getting stroppy, and trying to get me to go to Dundee straight away, that they would not even know I had the frame if I were not trying to correct the detail (had both bits of the V5). Customer satisfaction went from 8 to 2 during that phone call!
Maybe should of asked for a new V5!
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Post by bojer on Jan 16, 2020 20:28:37 GMT
Many years ago I bought a Honda XL250 Motorsport , SAL848R , on taking the engine out of the frame to paint it up I noticed the engine number didn't match the V5 so sent it off to change it - as you could back then . I rebuilt the bike in all good faith got it MOTd etc and then one day looked at the frame number......that wasn't right either  . I went round the local Police house ( yes that long ago) and explained to him , he wasn't that concerned/interested and just looked at the number plate screws and suggested writing a letter to DVLA . I wrote a letter to DVLA explaining the situation , not sending the logbook at this stage .......was amazed two weeks later to receive a new V5 with the proper frame number on it !  Result , lot harder now to change anything even engine numbers. Think it's just down to luck which employee gets your issue.
PS Just asked Honda UK for a dating proof letter for my 1968 CL , apparently now to register a "Historic" vehicle you only need a NOVA and proof of age no insurance and of course no MOT requirement .
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Post by theaaman on Jan 17, 2020 22:51:36 GMT
My bike starts with CB400N then seven digits . If you have got the reg I can check on my euro car parts account for the vin number
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Post by upchurch on Jan 19, 2020 11:52:26 GMT
VIN NUMBER
Hi Theaaman
Would you please check for the VIN number for my Honda CB250N Superdream:-
Registration SNO 876W
I bought this Bike in the Summer of 1980.
It is under a sheet in the Garage.
I want to get it back on the Road and apply for a Replacement V5.
Regards
Churchman
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Post by theaaman on Jan 19, 2020 14:14:12 GMT
VIN.No. JHMCB250N2118959
Engine No. CB250NE2118977
date of reg 31/08/1980
colour Red.
hope that helps .Ashley
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Post by bigbrother on Jul 8, 2021 22:28:14 GMT
theaaman ~ I know this is only my first post - but could you please search engine number and VIN on database please as my VIN on top of frame appears to be ground around area and rusty type colour not the black and wanted to see if any discrepancy. Reg LWB 6W (picture attached to validate reg) Regards, bb 
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Post by theaaman on Jul 16, 2021 23:35:27 GMT
Hi BB.
unable to check vin number. But if you have recently applied for a new v5c log book it should have the correct vin number on that. If it was incorrect they would have contacted you.
how that helps.
Ashley
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Post by bigbrother on Jul 19, 2021 21:33:58 GMT
Hi BB. unable to check vin number. But if you have recently applied for a new v5c log book it should have the correct vin number on that. If it was incorrect they would have contacted you. hope that helps. Ashley No dramas - i was actually given the original sales receipt with the bike (£1230 with fairing crash bars panniers and rear carrier - 15/06/81) which detailed the engine and frame number which corresponds with the V5. My only concern was that frame number on headstock looks like it may have been ground off / restamped somewhere down the line. Regards, BB |
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Post by dreamracer on Oct 5, 2021 12:12:29 GMT
VIN.No. JHMCB250N2118959 Engine No. CB250NE2118977 date of reg 31/08/1980 colour Red. hope that helps .Ashley Hi mate, don’t suppose you could get my frame and vin numbers. Just got the frame powered coated and forgot to make a note of it. 1981 250N superdream Reg- NPN 322W |
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. I went round the local Police house ( yes that long ago) and explained to him , he wasn't that concerned/interested and just looked at the number plate screws and suggested writing a letter to DVLA . I wrote a letter to DVLA explaining the situation , not sending the logbook at this stage .......was amazed two weeks later to receive a new V5 with the proper frame number on it ! 
Result , lot harder now to change anything even engine numbers. Think it's just down to luck which employee gets your issue.
