Pem Brooke

When we move back to the UK, I would like to bring my motorcycle with me. I know that sounds nerdy, but I recently bought it and have been searching for this model for ages in Canada. It's a Honda, and is common in the UK, so it's not some weird make that isn't recognized in England.
Question; any one brought a 'bike back with them...any paperwork I need to be aware of before we pack?
I believe it's free of duty and VAT provided I have owned it for 6 month prior to import....

holly_1948

The only wrinkle I can think of is that some North American bikes have red turn signals. You might have to buy yellow lenses if you don't already have them.

chris955

I bought 2 bikes back with us, they were both Triumphs so it was easy as they were coming 'home'. I really is easy as long as you have owned them for the required length of time. Dont forget to put the handlebars back on the correct side.

moggi1964

Chris, I have been worried about whether my Triumph Explorer was made for export (I bought it here in the US) and if it would be able to be converted for driving on the left when I get back home. Sounds like that won't be an issue.

BritInParis

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-approval/...hicle-approval

Pem Brooke

Good point on the yellow turn signals. The bike has a fancy undertail kit at the back, with the red flashers built in to the brake lights. I'll have to change those. It's a Honda VTR 1000, so should be OK for spec, as the bike is common in the UK.

Martin the cdn expat

You may have other problems, depending.

I just had my Harley through inspection in Spain, I imported the bike from the US.

Headlights, turn signals, mirrors, speedos, reflectors.
You should check all those to make sure they are UK compliant.

I had to change all those because none of those things had an EU homologation stamp.

Make sure you de-register the vehicle before packing them up; doing the papers afterwards could be irritating.

Not sure about how the UK works, but everything can be fixed for money.

ottotheboar

The whole registration process is currently being changed but you will need an MOT, the Canadian Title, proof of insurance and a certificate from HM Customs.
The current licensing centers are being closed shortly.