A letter you dont want to receive. Apparently the DVLA are sending out letters to owners of Historic Vehicles that they (the DVLA) have suspicions of as not being 'kosher'. It would appear that this mainly concerns kit & vintage replica cars that have been highly modified or fitted with non original or more modern parts. but still using original registration number & date to qualify for nil Historic tax. However it may concern bikes that have been substantially modified including Tri Greeves, the one recently on eBay taxed as a Triumph is a prime example. Whilst I dont see the change of engine alone being a problem, the fitting of say different forks & wheels may 'tip the balance' & the DVLA no longer accepting it as Historic status.
Looks like any such vehicles may end up with the dreaded 'Q' plate. Not the sort of registration you would want to end up with on your ex works ISDT bike!!
The following article is from Practical Classics car magazine
Looks like any such vehicles may end up with the dreaded 'Q' plate. Not the sort of registration you would want to end up with on your ex works ISDT bike!!
The following article is from Practical Classics car magazine
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