Q plate question

[minty0_10]

anyone know why a bike would be q plated if the engine and fram numbers are intact?
look to not have been messed with at all the bike a 2003 xr650 with old type logbook?

[AIRWOLF]

Used to be that if you could not supply evidence of date of manufacture (dating letter) or certificate of newness, a Q reg would be issued.
However, I beleive if you can get a dating letter you can re-register and be issued with an age related number.
other thing with Q reg ; insurers tend to offer only 'third party' insurance. (from my own experience).

ps
I think all vehicles should have the new reg docs by now.
Do the engine and frame numbers match the reg doc ?

[minty0_10]

so where would you get a dating letter from? honda? why would it have been q plated in the firs place seeing as it has numbers

[AIRWOLF]

so where would you get a dating letter from? honda? why would it have been q plated in the firs place seeing as it has numbers

Honda uk, honda owners club or a recognised vehicle dating service/company.

probably cos somebody could'nt be bothered with the hassle/cost of dating letter.