How to fill out Form V55/5
You will have to complete a V55/5 form and supply a current MOT certificate. (Order from DVLA web-site)
On page one of the V55/5: Only complete sections 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33 (45, 46 if known)
Box 2 Taxation Class. If your machine was manufactured pre 1/1/1977 write historic vehicle. If not write motorcycle (This includes motor tricycles under 450kg).
Box 3 Say whether you want to tax the vehicle for six months or 12 months.
Box 8 Motorcycle (or motor tricycle as appropriate).
Box 9 Two wheel
Boxes 31 & 32 Please ensure you enter the numbers that are on your machine rather than the numbers on any paperwork.
On page two of the V55/5: Only complete section 48, 49, 50
Box 50 Write - Exempt by age
Sign and date the declaration
You will be asked to tax the vehicle. This will be free of charge if the machine was manufactured pre 31 December 1977.
You will have to provide proof of your identity with the following:
Either your DVLA photocard driving licence or one original document from each of the lists below
DOCUMENTATION CONFIRMING YOUR NAME
Current DVLA paper driving licence
UK/EU or foreign passport
Marriage certificate
Decree nisi/absolute
Birth certificate
DOCUMENTATION CONFIRMING YOUR ADDRESS
Utility Bill issued within the last 3 months gas, electricity, water, landline telephone
Bank/Building Society statement issued within the last 3 months
Medical Card
Council tax bill for current year.
After which you will receive your V5c through the post