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Clearing an English Bike

  • 02-11-2010 10:33pm
    #1
    hondavfr
    Registered Users Posts: 161 ✭✭


    Whats the story now with clearing an english bike. I hear it has changed for cars where they have to bring the car to the NCT test centre for an inspection. What do you do with a bike?


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  • #2
    P.C.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,782 ✭✭✭P.C.


    You need to take the bike to be 'inspected' at a NCT test centre.
    You can book this by calling this number: 1890 927 787

    You need to book within 7 days of the bike arriving in Ireland (I think).
    You need to take the following documents with you:
    - the V5
    - proof of your address (utility bill or bank statment)
    - Proof of ID (passport)
    - proof of PPS (payslip or PPS card)
    - proof of purchase, showing sale price (receipt, if you buy private, get the seller to write one out for you, and both of you can sign it)

    VRT calculator here:
    https://www.ros.ie/V...wBikeCalculator

    More info here:
    http://ncts.ie/vrt.html

    When you have done this, and got your Irish plate, you can pay the tax.

    Tax info here:
    https://www.motortax.ie/OMT/welcome.do

    QED


  • #3
    hondavfr
    Registered Users Posts: 161 ✭✭hondavfr


    Cheers...could be fun sorting this out!!


  • #4
    P.C.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,782 ✭✭✭P.C.


    It is not as difficult as it seems.

    Have you already bought the bike?


  • #5
    hondavfr
    Registered Users Posts: 161 ✭✭hondavfr


    ya have it about a year and a half!


    No receipt either..


  • #6
    cantdecide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,465 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    Pm me. I've just helped a relative clear his.


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  • #7
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Clearing mine Friday, I'll let ya know how I get on.


  • #8
    hondavfr
    Registered Users Posts: 161 ✭✭hondavfr


    KamiKazi wrote: »
    Clearing mine Friday, I'll let ya know how I get on.


    That would be great.The plan is to clear it over the winter as it will be in the garage for most of it anyway


  • #9
    wittymoniker
    Registered Users Posts: 205 ✭✭wittymoniker


    what kind of inspection is involved, just frame and engine number? my bike has no mudguards, clocks or indicators at the moment, is it like an NCT?


  • #10
    Wossack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,026 ✭✭✭Wossack


    without clocks, I'd imagine there might be some issue when they go to check the mileage..


  • #11
    wittymoniker
    Registered Users Posts: 205 ✭✭wittymoniker


    i understand that but what are they cross referencing the mileage against? anything could or may not be written on a UK V5 and you can hang any clock on a bike to pass inspection, why would they need to know the mileage?


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  • #12
    Wossack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,026 ✭✭✭Wossack


    as you may be liable for VAT if the bike is deemed to have 'too few miles'

    6000 km iirc - but could certainly be wrong


  • #13
    wittymoniker
    Registered Users Posts: 205 ✭✭wittymoniker


    yeah, that's a point, says 6 months old OR 6000km, guess if you had a 1923 sunbeam with 5000km it gets classed as new???


  • #14
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,786 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    wittymoniker wrote: »
    yeah, that's a point, says 6 months old OR 6000km, guess if you had a 1923 sunbeam with 5000km it gets classed as new???

    ...lol, not at all, sure isn't on it's SECOND lap of the clock ? ...it's 106,000 you're looking at........:D

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  • #15
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    The good news is that it's now less then 3 months or less then 3000km to be condsidered new, makes a lot more UK bikes viable:D


  • #16
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    That was easy, quick check of chassis number and mileage then hand over the specified paperwork.

    99 sheckels and a 5 minute wait then given your new reg. number.

    Now to get a plate made...


  • #17
    hondavfr
    Registered Users Posts: 161 ✭✭hondavfr


    KamiKazi wrote: »
    That was easy, quick check of chassis number and mileage then hand over the specified paperwork.

    99 sheckels and a 5 minute wait then given your new reg. number.

    Now to get a plate made...


    Did they look for a receipt of the bike or did they ask you how long you have it etc?


  • #18
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    hondavfr wrote: »
    Did they look for a receipt of the bike or did they ask you how long you have it etc?

    Had a reciept, was written and signed when I bought the bike.


  • #19
    colm_c
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭colm_c


    Del2005 wrote: »
    The good news is that it's now less then 3 months or less then 3000km to be condsidered new, makes a lot more UK bikes viable:D

    That's not actually correct, it's still 6k for the purposes of VAT. 3k for the purposes of testing the vehicle.

    Found that out just before bringing in a bike with 3.5k on the clock!


  • #20
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    colm_c wrote: »
    That's not actually correct, it's still 6k for the purposes of VAT. 3k for the purposes of testing the vehicle.

    Found that out just before bringing in a bike with 3.5k on the clock!
    That's crazy. Must be really stuck for cash. I'd say some people will be caught out by this.


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