Bimota Forum

BB1 - Bob · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:42 pm Post subject: registering an older Bimota

I am having trouble registering my BB1 that I recently imported from Holland . I don't have the original log book so the DVLA want written proof of the date of manufacture from either Bimota or an owners club. I have written to Bimota a couple of times but got no reply. Have they gone bust again ? Anyone got any ideas who I can contact that the DVLA will accept as an authority. My bike is #196 so pretty sure it's 1996 model .
It's driving me mad having it sitting there gathering dust. Please can anyone help or advise me .
Thanks

Bob.

vort28 · Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Posts: 2194 Location: Northwest , UK

Is it not possible to get the old reg doc from Holland ?

I registered a 97 vdue and was told the same thing, letter from Bimota ( who are still in business but will never answer an email) or a letter from someone in the know. I got the person who bought all of the vdues from the liquidator to do mine, but no good for a BB1. Best bet might be Glen Wilson of the old enthusiasts club, but he refused to do mine for the vdue.

BB1 - Bob · Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 1:04 pm Post subject:

Hi Vort,
I'm on the case with the old doc but do not hold out much hope. I have however had some success contacting Bimota via Ian at EP Barras the UK Bimota importers. He has contacted his man in Rimini and they did get my letters so a pukka reply is apparently on the way. Nice one Ian -- thanks.
I will not be defeated by the DVLA !

Bob. Smile

bimotanige · Joined: 12 Jul 2010 Posts: 582 Location: yorkshire

Save your letter from Rimini - it will be rarer than the bike!! Not many of us on here with BB1's I've a biposto but imported in 02 so has an 02 plate
Nige
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Make sure you have your fillings checked or it will vibrate them out Laughing

Admin · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:36 am Post subject:

Hi

I would suggest asking North Leicester Motorcycles for a dating certificate. They should be able to sort one out for you

All the best

Keith

2bims · Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7308

Hi Bob, if you PM your email addie over to me I've got some info to send you, as for some reason my PM to you is coming up as a system error...

GeeKay · Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1767 Location: West Yorkshire

as what Keith says - I contacted North Leicester Motorcycles yesterday and spoke to Barbara, emailed her the details she requested and made a payment of £24 and received the dating certificate in this mornings post!
Cant fault that kind of customer service!
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