MOT certificates - can't have text over written? - SV650.org

13-04-06, 08:13 AM

I got told by the post office clerk that I need to change my MOT certificate, because the garage filled in "1006" for the year and scribbled over the "1" to make it "2006". He said that If I showed that to the police I could be in trouble! Does that sound about right?

Thanks in advance...

Ps. Don't get in arrears with your road tax. It's a pain to sort out!

13-04-06, 08:15 AM

That sounds ridiculous imho. Personally, I almost always have trouble with post office people, I mean, how realistic is it that your MOT certificate was originally issued n 1006?

13-04-06, 08:20 AM

typical busy body that works in a post office by the sounds of it.

i say torch the place. after making sure everybody is out and at a safe distance.

and that all stock has been removed.

and that the fire service are at the scene.

actually, better not.

13-04-06, 08:24 AM

They were like "You're in arrears with your road tax"

So I said "No **** sherlock"

"They're going to fine you."

"Tell me something I don't know"

"Not sure I should give you this tax disc"

"Give me the tax disc or I will set you on fire"

13-04-06, 08:25 AM

..No wonder you're having trouble getting Tax.
You've waited a thousand years to tax it.
Did you have a SORN for that time??

I don't think you'll get in trouble by

as you never filled out the MOT, did you. If it was the LAST number ie, 2005 to 2006 then it'd be debatible.

Besides, it's all becoming computer generated now and you only get a piece of A4 to say it's done and info. is stored on a central PC.

13-04-06, 08:28 AM

About frickin' time. Can I set up a direct debit for my road tax as well? Would have saved me a lot of money.

13-04-06, 08:31 AM

Bleedin' 'Jobsworth' Post Office Clerks

northwind · 13-04-06, 12:12 PM

When I went to tax the SV last time I'd SORNED it for a couple of months since I wasn't riding it. Rode it into town anyway to tax it at the big PO and they made atotal scene because I'd obviously ridden untaxed- I had all my gear on. It was quite funny...
"Did you ride while you were SORN?"
"Yup"
"You're not supposed to do that"
"Yup"
"Why?"
"Couldn't be bothered to take the bus, frankly"
"That's ILLEGAL!"
"Yup, so's my exhaust and my visor. Oh, and my number plate"
"But that's WRONG!" "
"I think you'll find that I'm paying for a tax disc, not for moral support"
"..."
"So, about that tax disc"

They ended up getting everyone out to check over my documents, obviously dying to find some fault they could refuse it for

Viney · 13-04-06, 12:23 PM

You lot just make me laugh.

As for the MOT cert. No, it needs to be printed and not over written. however, the copper that stops you may be understanding as its 1006. Still need to get a duplicate, at the testers expense.

TSM · 13-04-06, 12:24 PM

Its legal for you to ride to & from a MOT station without road tax or MOT as long as the bike is insured. I had to do that.
As for road tax, well as long as your bike is MOT ok & you have insurace then whats the fuss about riding it to the PO. Its legal for you to ride it from the MOT station back home so you could say that you were riding back from the MOT station & that you would only be getting a Tax disk if your bike had passed its MOT which is what the insurance company are looking for to say that your bike is roadworthy.

Silly nobs at the PO.

13-04-06, 08:13 AM	#1
thor Guest Posts: n/a	MOT certificates - can't have text over written? I got told by the post office clerk that I need to change my MOT certificate, because the garage filled in "1006" for the year and scribbled over the "1" to make it "2006". He said that If I showed that to the police I could be in trouble! Does that sound about right? Thanks in advance... Ps. Don't get in arrears with your road tax. It's a pain to sort out!

13-04-06, 12:12 PM	#8
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	When I went to tax the SV last time I'd SORNED it for a couple of months since I wasn't riding it. Rode it into town anyway to tax it at the big PO and they made atotal scene because I'd obviously ridden untaxed- I had all my gear on. It was quite funny... "Did you ride while you were SORN?" "Yup" "You're not supposed to do that" "Yup" "Why?" "Couldn't be bothered to take the bus, frankly" "That's ILLEGAL!" "Yup, so's my exhaust and my visor. Oh, and my number plate" "But that's WRONG!" " "I think you'll find that I'm paying for a tax disc, not for moral support" "..." "So, about that tax disc" They ended up getting everyone out to check over my documents, obviously dying to find some fault they could refuse it for __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

13-04-06, 12:24 PM	#10
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Its legal for you to ride to & from a MOT station without road tax or MOT as long as the bike is insured. I had to do that. As for road tax, well as long as your bike is MOT ok & you have insurace then whats the fuss about riding it to the PO. Its legal for you to ride it from the MOT station back home so you could say that you were riding back from the MOT station & that you would only be getting a Tax disk if your bike had passed its MOT which is what the insurance company are looking for to say that your bike is roadworthy. Silly nobs at the PO. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

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13-04-06, 08:15 AM	#2
Kate Guest Posts: n/a	That sounds ridiculous imho. Personally, I almost always have trouble with post office people, I mean, how realistic is it that your MOT certificate was originally issued n 1006?

13-04-06, 08:20 AM	#3
keithd Guest Posts: n/a	typical busy body that works in a post office by the sounds of it. i say torch the place. after making sure everybody is out and at a safe distance. and that all stock has been removed. and that the fire service are at the scene. actually, better not.

13-04-06, 08:24 AM	#4
thor Guest Posts: n/a	They were like "You're in arrears with your road tax" So I said "No **** sherlock" "They're going to fine you." "Tell me something I don't know" "Not sure I should give you this tax disc" "Give me the tax disc or I will set you on fire"

13-04-06, 08:25 AM	#5
kciN Guest Posts: n/a	..No wonder you're having trouble getting Tax. You've waited a thousand years to tax it. Did you have a SORN for that time?? I don't think you'll get in trouble by as you never filled out the MOT, did you. If it was the LAST number ie, 2005 to 2006 then it'd be debatible. Besides, it's all becoming computer generated now and you only get a piece of A4 to say it's done and info. is stored on a central PC.

13-04-06, 08:28 AM	#6
thor Guest Posts: n/a	About frickin' time. Can I set up a direct debit for my road tax as well? Would have saved me a lot of money.

13-04-06, 08:31 AM	#7
Cloggsy Guest Posts: n/a	Bleedin' 'Jobsworth' Post Office Clerks

13-04-06, 12:23 PM	#9
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	You lot just make me laugh. As for the MOT cert. No, it needs to be printed and not over written. however, the copper that stops you may be understanding as its 1006. Still need to get a duplicate, at the testers expense.