Hi Nimrod,
The following information has been copied from the BSAOC website and will give you an insight as to what is needed to register a machine with no documentation.
I hope that it helps.
If you require more information go to
www.bsaownersclub,co.uk and click on "Machine Dating".
On your application for documents or certificates I would tend not to state that the bike has built up from spare parts as that could open up a can of worms.
Beezageezauk.
Registering Your Machine
The following relates to machines to be registered in the United Kingdom only, other countries have their own specific requirements.
You own a BSA motorcycle, but it did not come with any registration documents.
Do you know the registration number?
If not then you have to go down the age related registration route.
Do you have any historic documents with it such as an old log book, pre-1985 tax disc, old MoT’s or dealer receipts? If you have then you should be able to retain the registration. So go to retaining an original registration.
Do you have the log book? does the frame number match that on the machine?
If it does then continue on but if it doesn’t then you will not be able to retain the registration. So go the age related registration.
Do you know the registration number but no documentation came with the machine?
Check the remaining registration records on the web site. If they do exist you need to obtain a copy from the register or card and then you should be able to retain the original registration. If the records have been destroyed then you will need to apply for an age related registration.
You should remember that the Club can only recommend that a registration is retained or an age related registration is allocated it CANNOT instruct. The DVLA has the final say.
Also if the machine has been radically altered then it will probably be allocated a ‘Q’ plate registration. (By radically altered means that if it has say, Yamaha front forks, Norton gearbox and Moto Guzzi wheels, so that the only original BSA parts are: the engine and altered BSA frame to accommodate the alterations). This machine would not be able to be registered under either of the above routes. In this circumstance contact the librarian to discuss further. This can only be done by post to:
Mr. Steve Foden. B.S.A.O.C. Librarian.
113, Holmville Road,
Bebington,
Wirral, CH63 2PX.