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V55/5 DVLA Registration

Filling in a V55/5 form for a Lambretta / How to get a V55/5 or V5c for a Lambretta.  

The following is based on a historic – tax exempt Lambretta)

The form can be requested from here: https://www.gov.uk/dvlaforms

Notes:

  • For imports, follow these guide lines: https://www.gov.uk/importing-vehicles-into-the-uk
  • For UK / Barn Finds, one possible option would be to complete a (paper version) NOVA application and add a covering letter to it explaining the circumstances, before you submit a V55/5 to the DVLA.

The Lambretta MUIST be registered on the HMRC database before you apply for a V5C (Unless you are re-applying for an old number plate back)

  1. LCGB Dating certificate.  NB: You will need to join a club and review current costs
  2. V55/5 – Download from here:  https://www.gov.uk/dvlaforms
    • V55/5 – Application for a first licence for a used motor vehicle and declaration for registration
    • V355/5 – Application Guide to filling in a V55/5
    • V890 – Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) – if applicable

Filling in a V55/5 for a Lambretta Example (New form introduced after September 2018)

Asset information from the .GOV website can be found here:  https://www.gov.uk/dvlaforms

Alternatively, the PDF file can be downloaded from here – Click Here for V55/5 PDF File / Information

Registration mark – leave blank – State Country Vehicle Purchased From (EU / UK / Non EU)
2. Taxation class – Historic
3. Licence period – 6 or 12 months (Historic vehicle – I always leave blank as tax is not required)
4. Fee – check with DVLA for latest fees (Historic vehicle – can be left blank)
5. Manufacturer – Innocenti
6. Make – Lambretta in Italy SIL in India
7. Model – model name (Example LD125 (Mk2)
8. Type of body – Motorcycle.
9. Wheelplan – 2 wheel for m/c
10. Colours – main and secondary or multi (Example Blue / White)
11. Type approval No. – Exempt*
12- Type –  000 – Obtained from Certificate of Conformity information – Enter – 000 
13 – 16. – leave blank as this is Certificate of Conformity information.
17. – leave blank as it is less than 3500kg
18. – number of seats –  2)
19. – 22. – leave blank as this is Certificate of Conformity information.
23. – 24. – leave blank as it is less than 3500kg
26. – leave blank as this is Certificate of Conformity information.
27. – Year of manufacture – enter year as shown in your BLA / LCGB letter of authenticity
28. – 29. – leave blank as this is Certificate of Conformity information.
30. – date tax to run – enter the date the V55/5 is posted (Historic vehicle – I always leave this blank)
31. – fuel type – Petrol
32. – VIN Chassis Number (Examples I used: 12345 or 125LD12345 or 12345125LD).  Note for Lambrettas, you may ignore the * sign (125LD*12345) and if applicable to your Lambretta, the upside down Y marking 125LD(Upside down Y here)12345.  You must ensure that the numbers / characters all match in regards to (HMRC Database), what can be seen on the Lambretta frame and the BLA or LCGB dating letter.  If there is a discrepancy, your application will probably be rejected and you may not be told why.
33. – Engine Number (Examples I used: 12345 or 12345125LD)
34. – Cylinder Capacity – (Examples) 125cc or 150cc or 175cc
35 – 40 – leave blank as this is Certificate of Conformity information.
41.– leave blank
42. – 45. – leave blank as this is Certificate of Conformity information.
46. – date of original registration – See original log book RF60 or leave blank if imported and not known.  If your LCGB / BLA letter states example 1958, you can also put 01/01/1958. I have done this before and it’s also been accepted.
47. – Date of registration in the UK – leave blank as it’s not been registered in the UK yet!
48. – 56. – leave blank as this is Certificate of Conformity information.
57. – Partial post code of purchaser – Enter your partial post code. – Industry in which vehicle is to be used enter Private in second box or leave blank.
58. – 60. – leave blank as this is Certificate of Conformity information.
61. – List price / notional price – Leave blank – applies to vehicles purchased after 01 Apr 2017
62. – Enter your Title / Name / Address / Contact Details
63. – Date of birth – Enter your DOB
Enter your contact details (Telephone number / email address)
64 – Is this vehicle exempt from type approval – Historic Vehicle
65 – Mileage information – Optional, if you have it!
66. – 68. – Leave blank as it applies to vehicles over 3,500kg weight.
Sign / Date and Send Back.  In October 2020, the return address was DVLA, Swansea SA99 1BE.  The address can be found on the DVLA.GOV form called – How to fill in form V55/5 to register a used vehicle for the first time (V355/5)

Registrations – Complete the following action

  1. V55/5 – Fill out V55/5
  2. Send ID 1 required – Proof of name – Driving licence, passport, marriage certificate, birth certificate (Original)
  3. Send ID 2 required – Proof of address – utility bill (within 3 months), recent bank/building society statement, medical card, council tax bill (Original).
  4. Send pictures of Frame / Engine Number / Photo of Lambretta
  5. Send Fee £55 (Make cheque out to DVLA) & taxation class Fees if not historic.
  6. Add photo copy of receipt if overseas barn find and no export paperwork received.
  7. If export paperwork is required, the overseas log book should also be sent in (Click here to read more)
  8. Send ALL of the above to the DVLA  (Address is DVLA / Swansea / SA99 1BE)
  9. Await V5C
  10. SORN your Lambretta if applicable and start stripping and rebuilding it.

Notes:

If you have an old vehicle that does not require TAX, you are still given ones years tax as part of your application.  After one year, you still need to

If you have an old vehicle that does not require an MOT, you will need to complete a V112 MOT Exempt form here:

Send in information for a UK Purchase (With RF60 / VE60) + Reclaim of old number plate

If re-registering a previous UK Lambretta, other items include:

  • V55/5 – Download from here:  https://www.gov.uk/dvlaforms
  • LCGB Dating certificate.  NB: You will need to join a club and review current costs
  • V765 – When joining, ask for assistance with the V765.  I asked the BLA and they completed the form for me as part of the request for the dating certificate; signed and club stamped it.  The V765 requires a club stamp on it and they will also confirm if they agree or disagree with your claiming back the old plate.  Further information can be found here
  • RF60 (Photocopy signed by a recognised DVLA club) if re registering a UK Lambretta

Registrations – Complete the following action

  1. V55/5 – Fill out V55/5
  2. Send RF60 / VE60 – Photo copy the original and ask for assistance from a local approved owners club.  Click here for a list of approved clubs and further information.  Note:  DO NOT SEND THE ORIGINAL, as it may get lost in the post.
  3. Send ID 1 required – Proof of name – Driving licence, passport, marriage certificate, birth certificate (Original)
  4. Send ID 2 required – Proof of address – utility bill (within 3 months), recent bank/building society statement, medical card, council tax bill (Original).
  5. Send pictures of Frame / Engine Number / Photo of Lambretta
  6. Send Fee £55
  7. Send ALL of the above to the DVLA
  8. Await V5C
  9. SORN your Lambretta if applicable and start stripping and rebuilding it.

Notes:

If you have an old vehicle that does not require TAX, you are still given ones years tax as part of your application.  After one year, you still need to

If you have an old vehicle that does not require an MOT, you will need to complete a V112 MOT Exempt form here:

Notes on Export Certificates:

A number of EU countries (Italy, Belgium, France), using France as an example here, have something called a Carte Grise that needs to be filled out by the seller.  As I understand it, this is required to inform the EU country that the vehicle is being exported out of the EU country.  If your Lambretta has an EU equivalent V5C or is registered in the EU country, an original copy of the certificate of export is required by the DVLA, before they will allocate an age related place or assign a V5C.

If you have not been provided with an EU Export Certificate, a receipt of purchase and intro letter on the purchase may be accepted by the DVLA to assist in you getting your Lambretta an age related place / V5C.

Certificate of Conformity Information only: 

  • The certificate of conformity is issued by the manufacturer and shows that the technical characteristics of the vehicle meet safety and environmental standards. It can be either a European (EC) or a national certificate
  • Certificates of Conformity have been defined in EU’s Single Internal Market and Type Approval Directive (EC-92). EU’s single internal market became official on 1 January 1993.
  • Lambrettas built before 1993 will not have a certificate of conformity and this information is therefore not required when filling out a V55/5 form.
  • For further information in this area, if interested, please read the Wiki article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_approval
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