i know that a self build has a q plate but whay other reason for them ie former write off or something i am thinking of buying a bike but worried as it has a q registration plate
2007-09-23 03:05:15 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
For a number of reasons, not necessarily because it was damaged. It could have had a private registration and the previous owner of the bike might have transferred the old reg to another vehicle.
(Likewise, you could remove the Q plate and have a personal reg too.)
The bike may have been damaged or have had parts stolen (engine or frame) thus the replacement part wouldn't correspond with the vehicles log book. Hence the Q plate.
Some cars on a Q plate are imports, so they have to be re-registered, usually on a "Q" or a "M" plate.
Don't always expect the worst.
2007-09-23 03:13:08 · answer #1 · answered by ~☆ Petit ♥ Chou ☆~ 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
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i know that a self build has a q plate but whay other reason for them ie former write off or something i am thinking of buying a bike but worried as it has a q registration plate
2015-08-10 12:43:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the only reason for Q plate is that the vehicle it's fitted on is a rebuild with a different chassis to the original build. With a bike this probably means that it's a bitsa. This is not automatically a reason not to buy; a good rebuild can still be a good and reliable bike. Note! the empasis is on the "Good build". But you must check carefully; if you don't have much experience with bikes find a reliable expert to help you. Check welded joints, stabilty when you're riding the bike i.e. will it ride hands off, does it brake in a straight line and so on.
And it should be cheaper than a regular works built equivalent model. Finally, before handing over money make sure that an Insurance company will give it cover to use it on the public highway
2007-09-23 09:02:09 · answer #3 · answered by The Ancient Brit 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Q Plate Insurance
2016-11-16 21:06:07 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People have answered well here but I want to empahsis Steve C point about the insurance - definitely check first. I imported a 50cc gag bike I had when I lived in the USA in to UK (when I still lived there) and the insurance people were going to charge a fortune for it on a Q plate and I was in my 30's with many years of riding experience etc. SOme companies must offer it but definitely worth taking Steve's advice FIRST.
2007-09-24 21:19:43 · answer #5 · answered by ShuggieMac 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there is no proof of the original date of registration applying to the bike, DVLA will issue a "Q" registration plate. It is not in itself an indication that there is anything wrong with it, but rather suggests you should find out more before buying.
2007-09-23 06:08:01 · answer #6 · answered by Darren R 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2017-02-09 01:21:20 · answer #7 · answered by Ernest 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other possibility is that is was previously registered abroad, but the year of manufacture could not be confirmed.
This is quite common for unusual makes or models. If the D.V.L.A. cannot confirm the date it was built, it gets a 'Q' plate.
2007-09-23 07:10:57 · answer #8 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
hello,
the bike might have been writen off before or it could have had some new parts on like new frame or it even could have been stolen recovered i would ask the previouse owner or check the frame number with dvla it might have been custom built out of a few of the same bike
hope all turns out well
2007-09-23 03:26:38 · answer #9 · answered by wendy c 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Some spot on answers above.
One other thing to consider is that insurance may be more expensive or impossible with some insurers if the vehicle is on a Q.
Check before you buy.
2007-09-23 09:53:35 · answer #10 · answered by Steve C 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋