Introduced on January 31st, 1998, SORN (Statutory Off-Road Notification) is a process of notifying the DVLA that your motorcycle will be off the road. As a result, you will not have to pay road tax.
How to SORN a motorcycle or moped?
If you want to SORN your motorcycle or moped, you have a few options available:
You can SORN your motorcycle by phone using the number 0300123 4321
You will need the following information to SORN your motorcycle:
Registration plate details
Your 11-digit logbook V5C number
Or, your V11 tax reminder letter
When do I need to SORN my motorcycle or moped?
Declaring your moped or motorcycle as SORN means that it must not be used on UK roads, and instead must be kept on private property, for example, on your driveway or in a garage.
Here are some reasons why you may decide to SORN a scooter or motorcycle:
If you are restoring a bike or it is not roadworthy, for example, it was involved in an accident.
If you are a fair-weather rider and don’t plan on using your scooter or motorcycle during the winter, you may choose to SORN it.
You have a collection of scooters or motorcycles that you cannot ride all at once.
You have brought a bike and decided not to ride it.
When can I ride a SORN motorcycle or moped?
The only time you are permitted to ride a SORN motorcycle is when you are taking it for a MOT, and it is important to highlight that the MOT must be pre-booked.
It is important to keep confirmation of your MOT in case you are stopped by the police.
How long does SORN last on a motorcycle or moped?
The great thing about declaring your motorcycle or moped as SORN is that you decide how long for. The motorcycle will remain SORN until you decide to tax the vehicle again.
If you decide to tax your motorcycle and end the SORN period, you can do so on the Gov.uk website here.
Can I sell a motorcycle that is SORN?
It is perfectly legal to sell a SORN motorcycle or moped; however, bear in mind that when it is SORN, it cannot be driven on the road, so there may be a slight barrier to somebody buying it.
What happens if you do not declare SORN?
If you decide to take your motorcycle off the road or decide you don’t want to use it for some time, unfortunately, you can’t just stop paying road tax. Not declaring your motorcycle or moped as SORN can result in a fine or prosecution.
Do I need to insure a SORN motorcycle?
Laid-up insurance is designed to cover your motorcycle or scooter when it is stored in your garage or parked on your driveway and is declared as SORN. This type of cover is going to be cheaper than normal insurance, but it will also give you peace of mind that you are protected should your motorcycle or scooter be stolen.
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Introduced on January 31st, 1998, SORN (Statutory Off-Road Notification) is a process of notifying the DVLA that your motorcycle will be off the road. As a result, you will not have to pay road tax.
How to SORN a motorcycle or moped?
If you want to SORN your motorcycle or moped, you have a few options available:
Online:
You can declare your motorcycle as SORN to the DVLA here.
Post:
You can declare your motorcycle as SORN by post by completing a V890 form.
Phone:
You can SORN your motorcycle by phone using the number 0300123 4321
You will need the following information to SORN your motorcycle:
When do I need to SORN my motorcycle or moped?
Declaring your moped or motorcycle as SORN means that it must not be used on UK roads, and instead must be kept on private property, for example, on your driveway or in a garage.
Here are some reasons why you may decide to SORN a scooter or motorcycle:
When can I ride a SORN motorcycle or moped?
The only time you are permitted to ride a SORN motorcycle is when you are taking it for a MOT, and it is important to highlight that the MOT must be pre-booked.
It is important to keep confirmation of your MOT in case you are stopped by the police.
How long does SORN last on a motorcycle or moped?
The great thing about declaring your motorcycle or moped as SORN is that you decide how long for. The motorcycle will remain SORN until you decide to tax the vehicle again.
If you decide to tax your motorcycle and end the SORN period, you can do so on the Gov.uk website here.
Can I sell a motorcycle that is SORN?
It is perfectly legal to sell a SORN motorcycle or moped; however, bear in mind that when it is SORN, it cannot be driven on the road, so there may be a slight barrier to somebody buying it.
What happens if you do not declare SORN?
If you decide to take your motorcycle off the road or decide you don’t want to use it for some time, unfortunately, you can’t just stop paying road tax. Not declaring your motorcycle or moped as SORN can result in a fine or prosecution.
Do I need to insure a SORN motorcycle?
Laid-up insurance is designed to cover your motorcycle or scooter when it is stored in your garage or parked on your driveway and is declared as SORN. This type of cover is going to be cheaper than normal insurance, but it will also give you peace of mind that you are protected should your motorcycle or scooter be stolen.
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