Hi all!

I’ve purchased a motorcycle some time ago, and stupidly did not check it fully (private sale).

There was a hairline crack in the frame that I should have noticed. After some riding, the frame, almost snapped (20% of the frame bar still holding) on either side.

The seller long left the country. Shame, but not much I could do but suck it up.

It costed an absolute mint for a new frame + fitting (over 3k), and only 2nd hand frame I found was from UK. All in all turned out to be 1.1k fitted by the garage.

I do need to re-register or change the frame/chassis number on the log book, as I plan on driving the motorcycle, and possibly selling it in the future.

The frame came from UK, with the Reg plate of the previous motorcycle, and the V5 book signed over to my name.

What is the process of proceeding with changing the chassis number? What do I need to do in this case?
I found the forms for the cars, however I cannot get a grip of how to go about this with the bike.
Do I pay VRT on the frame? Do I just register it as a “replacement part”? Do I need to do anything at all if I plan to sell, if I just hand the next owner the V5 and old reg?

Thanks in advance!