Not sorned since 2000

[Paxman]

Hi

A bit of an unusual question if anyone out there knows the answer.

If a bike has been off the road and not taxed or sorned (not sure why it happened) since 2000 (last tax disc) what will happen if it is made roadworthy and tax is applied for? Huge Bill?

What would be an alternative if that is the case. Scrap it?

Regards

Neil

[Searchguru]

Hi Paxman,
I take it, from your post, you have been the registered owner since this the last tax disc? Any 'taxable' vehicle, last taxed after 31/01/98 needs a tax disc or a SORN. What I would suggest is you ring the DVLA, get a name of the person advising you, and tell them your predicament and that it was an oversight. I'm pretty sure you'll be okay without incurring their wrath. Failing that sell it (to me) rather than scrap it because a new owner can SORN it without any penalty.
Good luck.

[Paxman]

Ah.

Thanks for that.

If i get it going i will let you know

Neil