HOW TO REGISTER A ROAD LEGAL EBIKE AS AN L1e MOPED

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STEP ONE - CONTACT DVLA FOR A VIN NUMBER [email protected] Give them the following info - Your name - Your address - The reason a VIN number is required  Tell them its a self built electric moped STEP TWO - MAKE YOUR BIKE READY FOR MSVA Download the MSVA Manual to work out what will be tested on your bike https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/motorcycle-single-vehicle-approval-inspection-manual READ THE MANUAL THOROUGHLY AS IT WILL REALLY HELP YOU DISCUSS WITH YOUR TESTER ANY ISSUES YOU MIGHT FACE ON THE DAY. The guy I had was very down to earth and he advised me on a couple of things but generally he was quite laid back because I had clearly tried hard to cover all areas. DO YOUR HOMEWORK, DON'T WASTE ANYONES TIME STEP 3 - BOOK THE MSVA TEST Download the MSVA application form and submit it online. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/motorcycle-single-vehicle-approval-msva-1 The DVLA will then contact you to take payment of £85 for the test and you can book a date On the day of the test show up a bit earlier to allow time to fix any issues if you are unloading the bike from a car or van. I would recommend taking any tools just in case you have to fix something! Once the bike passes you will be given a Ministers Approval Certificate, DONT LOSE IT! STEP 4 - REGISTER THE NEW VEHICLE Download the V55/5 to register a NEW vehicle. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-first-vehicle-tax-and-registration-of-a-new-motor-vehicle-v554 Fill in the form, referring to for V355/5 which will help you greatly. Send the completed V55/5 together with the following other docs to the DVLA - registration fee of £55 (postal order) - MAC Certificate (original) - identify documents (photocopy of drivers license) - proof of address (bank statement etc) WAIT PATIENTLY, BUY A PROPER CRASH HELMET AND SEEK OUT SOME INSURANCE (expect to pay between £100-300 depending on age)