OK so what is the deal here.

This is something of a unique learning experience for me.

In a few weeks time I am faced with the situation of my bike being
somewhere still in custody and the tax running out. I assume
automatically that Teflon and his fucking merry men will still expect me
to front for more or sorn the thing right and the cunts will find some
fucking way to charge me for the privilege?

But I am in a mind to be true to the traditions of my ancestors who, to
a man, totally failed to die in a war and do what I can to throw a
spanner in the works.

Could I argue that as it isn't in my possession it ain't mine to charge
for?

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, steve auvache

You could. But they'd fine you anyway (registered owner, see).

It's not on the road, so SORN it.

--
Wicked Uncle Nigel - Manufacturer of the "Champion-105" range of rearsets
and Ducati Race Engineer.

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha GTS1000

 

I thought sorn was free, so I don't see a problem. Do you know where
your bike is being kept?

 

Wicked Uncle Nigel wrote

<unperk>

The cunts.

I 'ates 'em I does. I 'ates 'em wiv a passion that should be only shown
to troublesome 'orses and beasts.

Submission tactics, it will not happen!

 

Muck wrote

No as it goes. About now it should be in transit from police pound to
insco pound, assuming the two are in any way different.

 

It's only a click on the website to SORN it, although you need the
registration mark and the document reference number off your
registration document.

http://www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/
Click on the declare SORN button.

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/unlicensed.htm

Judging by the dvla website it might take a fair bit of *your* time and
money to play this one out and I'd rather you didn't waste *my* tax on
fighting it.

So save your energy and money for something worth the effort.

 

Donald wrote

You miss the point sonny.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Donald

Well, bugger Oi sideways!

Cheers matey, you've saved me a trip to the P.O.

--
Wicked Uncle Nigel - Manufacturer of the "Champion-105" range of rearsets
and Ducati Race Engineer.

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha GTS1000

 

Wicked Uncle Nigel emerged from their own little world to say

you'll be cursing this progress next time you want an MOT

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, wessie

Heh. True, true.

--
Wicked Uncle Nigel - Manufacturer of the "Champion-105" range of rearsets
and Ducati Race Engineer.

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha GTS1000

 

Wicked Uncle Nigel wrote

So what is all this about then?[1]


[1] By an odd coincidence of fate I haven't needed to get a MOT for
anything for about three years now but will do come next spring if I
wish to keep at least some of my fleet so I am interested to know.

 

steve auvache emerged from their own little world to say

It was a reference to sweller's recent MOT experience
Thread: Roman Holiday
http://groups.google.co.uk/group/uk...?lnk=st&q=sweller+MOT&rnum=2#decc917992abe055

 

wessie wrote

Forgive me if I am wrong but I get the distinct impression that the
thread to which you refer and very kindly supply a handy url is about a
fucking cage. Have I missed something?

 

You're still pissed off at the theft and really want a fight with the
thieving scumbag, failing that the insurance company or the police,
failing that the next link in the chain, the dvla.

One day soon it will be sorted and all will be well with the world.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Donald

Hmm... Tell me about your muzzer.

--
Wicked Uncle Nigel - Manufacturer of the "Champion-105" range of rearsets
and Ducati Race Engineer.

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha GTS1000

 

Donald wrote

Fight!! I don't want a fucking fight, I want *extremely* one sided
vengeance. Let there be no mistake about my attitude in this matter.

That is sport, different thing all together.

yeah and England will win the World Cup

 

steve auvache wrote

<insert>
reply by email from Wessie


Right, so what fucking part of fucking read here fucking reply here do
you fucking not fucking comprehend?

and yes I see your point.

 

Well spotted that man, the first draft had "cantakerous", "old codger"
and "shouting at the television" in it but after nearly a week off with
the flu I wasn't sure if I was describing Steve or myself.

Funny how you start being very philosophical after a few days away from
the grind, either that or lack of alcohol is affecting my senses.

Pretty sure that massive spider in the bathroom is real ...

 

I'd phone the police up, ask, and start noting down who you talk to.

 

steve auvache emerged from their own little world to say

<if you insist>
Since when has sweller's Vespa had a roof and 4 wheels? Note the 4th
paragraph.

"It also failed its MOT on something I should have checked but didn't
(notchy head race). To compound my misery the new computerised MOT
system means I can't just nip it back later in the week to get a
certificate as everything has to through the computer and I'll *have* to
pay for a retest."

Hah. Fucking newbies, eh?

So, I'll try to select the right option from the drop down list if you
promise to read my posts properly, okay?