Registering an import without a NOVA certificate

[strangeangel]

At the back of my garage is a bike which has been imported from the US at some point. It couldn't have come from within the EU because they were never sold here. Back when I bought the machine in question it would just been a case of getting a dating certificate etc, but now, as I understand it, I am screwed without a NOVA certificate. The only paperwork I have for it is a receipt from the previous owner.

 

So... is there some way I can get this thing registered and on the road? Or does its only future lie in whatever it's worth to someone in parts?

[hairnet]

speak to owners club if they have one they can usualy date even us and jap only imports with out docs

[nigel bickle]

If you don't hold a CE 386, I think it's reasonable to assume no tax has been paid.

 

 

Possibly, a NOVA is the least of your problems

[Dave_Q]

According to the thrilling VAT Information sheet 06/13: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-information-sheet-0613-notification-of-vehicle-arrivals/vat-information-sheet-0613-notification-of-vehicle-arrivals

 

 

 

When is a notification not required?

A NOVA notification is not required for:

...

• permanent imports from outside the EU made by private individuals or non-VAT registered businesses (Go to Note (ii) for further information)

 

So it seems you may be OK for NOVA. However I don't know what evidence of import duty being paid might or might not be needed.

 

Try ringing the Doovla, possibly make out you have just bought it in the UK without docs and see what they say.

[Urko]

The legal/licensing section on rodsnsods is good for this kind of stuff.

[strangeangel]

Thanks for your thoughts chaps. Nigel - I'd never heard of C&E386 until you mentioned it, and a quick search found this:

 

Non EU import information - bike registration (NOVA) (C&E386)

 

which looks useful!

[nigel bickle]

If you need help, pm me.

 

You may need to sort this " off forum".

[UltraWomble]

Dredging this up...

 

Im bidding on a bike on eBay which is an import from France. Has CT and French paperwork but no NOVA - even though I havent personally imported it, do I declare the price I pay on eBay as the invoice price?

[nigel bickle]

Yes. Then Nova it straight away. Use the CG address as last owner

[Cavcraft]

Holy thread resurrection!

 

Can you register a  bike from France with no NOVA cert or any other paperwork?

[New POD]

I would ask VOSA or DVLA I'm sure they have a free helpline 

[nigel bickle]

Nova it now, as a new European acquisition, then a Dating Cert.  

Orthe pile of parts route, if it’s a mess