ebay falco on Q plate

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jonnygas · #1 Post by **jonnygas** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:21 pm

Hi there have been after a falco for a while now but dont have a great deal to spend there is a falco on ebay but it is regged on a Q plate says it has been imported from overseas also has all proper papers from dvla.This would be in my budget as they make a lot less money would it be possible to try and get an age related plate or is it always stuck on a Q plate?

Samray · #2 Post by **Samray** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:29 pm

I stand to be corrected but I believe you'll be stuck with it, and it will likely cost you extra to insure.
I understand it can't be changed to a personalised plate either.

Falcopops · #3 Post by **Falcopops** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:27 pm

Try the DVLA web site or call them. Like Samray I think that the Q plate might stick I have the feeling age related plates are only for vintage stuff.

fastasfcuk · #4 Post by **fastasfcuk** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:41 pm

samray's spot on. it ca'nt be got rid of.

shootmyscoot · #5 Post by **shootmyscoot** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 9:24 am

q plate is for a rebuilt bike?? maybe its been scraped by the insurance ppl, might be worth doing a txtcheck on it before you buy, maybe worth waiting till funds allow you buy something decent

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Samray · #6 Post by **Samray** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:06 am

I think a 'Q' is basically for a bike of indeterminate age, whether clouded by rebuild, import, unregistered race bike, or even stolen recovered with identity ground off fer inst.

There are a few pro's, like it wouldn't be liable for emission or noise regs.

jonnygas · #7 Post by **jonnygas** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:38 pm

sold for 1800 more than i thought it would!

D-Rider · #8 Post by **D-Rider** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:46 pm

Ah well, never mind - hopefully one will turn up at the right price eventually.