Bike bought - but no tax...

[Drunkenmassacre]

OK, just been and put a deposit down on a Varadero XL125! I get to pick it up next weekend as it's being MOT'd duriong the week. However, come saturday it won't have tax on it. As I want to be able to ride it away, what would be the easiest way to get it taxed? I'm going to see if I can get the guy to tax it before hand and I'll pay him back straight off, but what if he doesn't want to play nice? Is it a case of finding a post office in the area when I pick up the paperwork? Or can I sort something before hand?

Cheers guys

 

[thepeteh]

If you ask him nice I'm pretty sure he'd tax it for you? Once he's MOT'd it he should be able to tax it at the post office for you easily enough

...if not then,

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_069680

The New Keeper Supplement can only be used for taxing at the Post Office for two months from the date you bought your vehicle. However, the DVLA Local Office will accept it for taxing up to thirteen months from your purchase date. If it’s out of date, you’ll need to apply for a Registration Certificate in your name – please see Taxing without a Registration Certificate or New Keeper Supplement’ below.

Hope that helps a little