I need some help to find "the" bike - Page 2

Albie · 02-08-2017, 09:55 AM

Did he have any old insurance documents left lying around maybe

02-08-2017, 06:23 PM

Yeah, I think it would be great for you to find it, and better still if you could get it back into your family, I look forward to hearing the outcome if you get lucky.

Mr Gazza · 02-08-2017, 07:20 PM

Of course DVLA would be able to match a reg to an owner in seconds, and the Police have access to that info too.
I don't suppose for a moment that they would tell you who owned that bike, but....

If you took the right approach at the right time, an amiable Policeman might... just might, contact the owner on your behalf and forward your contact details. It's probably highly irregular (or even illegal?) but might be worth a try?

I am fairly certain that DVLA would tell you the reg of the bike that your Father owned?
I think they will list vehicles owned by yourself historically, for a fee possibly.

It might be worth having a chat with DVLA to see how far you can go in that direction. Or wander into your local Police Station and not expect too much.

I am sure there must be some sort of search service that could be employed, such as the vehicle check that you can buy when buying a bike.

Dirty · 21-08-2017, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

It's probably highly irregular (or even illegal?) but might be worth a try?

Yep, illegal and certainly not worth trying as even that could get you in trouble. There is no way of legally accessing either police or DVLA databases for your purposes I'm afraid.

20-08-2017, 05:16 PM

Did you get any further with tracking the bike down??

26-09-2017, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Petej

Did you get any further with tracking the bike down??

Nope, no progress yet!

I have searched high and low for any photos of the bike and I can't find ANY! I will keep looking and hopefully come across some. When I do, I will post back here!

The search still is (and will always) be on!

S4R Dude · 26-09-2017, 10:21 AM

Sorry Dirty you are wrong....

For a fee and 'reasonable cause' DVLA will release details. They did years ago when i applied to them to trace an owner of a car years ago.It is still the same, you need 'reasonable cause' to get the details and if they agree with your reason they will release the details.

Go to their website for the form.

Jez900ie · 26-09-2017, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S4R Dude

Sorry Dirty you are wrong....

For a fee and 'reasonable cause' DVLA will release details. They did years ago when i applied to them to trace an owner of a car years ago.It is still the same, you need 'reasonable cause' to get the details and if they agree with your reason they will release the details.

Go to their website for the form.

How interesting. This might mean the OP will find the bike...

26-09-2017, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S4R Dude

Sorry Dirty you are wrong....

For a fee and 'reasonable cause' DVLA will release details. They did years ago when i applied to them to trace an owner of a car years ago.It is still the same, you need 'reasonable cause' to get the details and if they agree with your reason they will release the details.

Go to their website for the form.

Thanks, I will give that a go tomorrow. It is certainly worth a try!

Darkness · 26-09-2017, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S4R Dude

For a fee and 'reasonable cause' DVLA will release details. They did years ago when i applied to them to trace an owner of a car years ago.It is still the same, you need 'reasonable cause' to get the details and if they agree with your reason they will release the details.

That's how the car parking enforcement companies get details of the registered keeper so they can send 'Penalty Notices'.

PhilLew · 27-09-2017, 05:52 PM

Just another thought, the MOT history check service now lists the test centers where the previous MOT's were carried out.
If you find the reg number and it has been recently MOT'd the garage/shop who did it might know the owner and be willing to pass your details to them.
Good luck.

S4R Dude · 27-09-2017, 06:25 PM

I would also pop round the local likely MOT test centres to see if any-one recalls the bike and your father you might then get the reg that way.

PhilLew · 30-09-2017, 07:50 AM

Long shot but a Red, Y reg, S4 just came up on autotrader

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...dius=60&page=1

Darren69 · 30-09-2017, 09:02 AM

Does look like a nice clean example. But why is the seller claiming it has a full Termignoni system when clearly in the pictures, it has just the slip on cans, I don't know?

15-04-2018, 05:04 PM

Hi everyone,

I am back again with a pretty important update... i have the reg!!

EF02 ZKJ

I jumped straight on the MOT history and it is still on the road (but no test centre listed)! One step closer!

I hope this (quite important) bit of info can help.

As always, thank you! I really appreciate the help.

02-08-2017, 09:55 AM	#1
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Did he have any old insurance documents left lying around maybe __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

02-08-2017, 07:20 PM	#3
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,836	Of course DVLA would be able to match a reg to an owner in seconds, and the Police have access to that info too. I don't suppose for a moment that they would tell you who owned that bike, but.... If you took the right approach at the right time, an amiable Policeman might... just might, contact the owner on your behalf and forward your contact details. It's probably highly irregular (or even illegal?) but might be worth a try? I am fairly certain that DVLA would tell you the reg of the bike that your Father owned? I think they will list vehicles owned by yourself historically, for a fee possibly. It might be worth having a chat with DVLA to see how far you can go in that direction. Or wander into your local Police Station and not expect too much. I am sure there must be some sort of search service that could be employed, such as the vehicle check that you can buy when buying a bike. __________________

30-09-2017, 09:02 AM	#14
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,026	Does look like a nice clean example. But why is the seller claiming it has a full Termignoni system when clearly in the pictures, it has just the slip on cans, I don't know? __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

02-08-2017, 06:23 PM	#2
Dookbob Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah, I think it would be great for you to find it, and better still if you could get it back into your family, I look forward to hearing the outcome if you get lucky.

20-08-2017, 05:16 PM	#5
Petej Guest Posts: n/a	Did you get any further with tracking the bike down??

26-09-2017, 10:21 AM	#7
S4R Dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vidouze Bike: S4r Posts: 138	Sorry Dirty you are wrong.... For a fee and 'reasonable cause' DVLA will release details. They did years ago when i applied to them to trace an owner of a car years ago.It is still the same, you need 'reasonable cause' to get the details and if they agree with your reason they will release the details. Go to their website for the form.

27-09-2017, 05:52 PM	#11
PhilLew 600 dark Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edinburgh Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 118	Just another thought, the MOT history check service now lists the test centers where the previous MOT's were carried out. If you find the reg number and it has been recently MOT'd the garage/shop who did it might know the owner and be willing to pass your details to them. Good luck.

27-09-2017, 06:25 PM	#12
S4R Dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vidouze Bike: S4r Posts: 138	I would also pop round the local likely MOT test centres to see if any-one recalls the bike and your father you might then get the reg that way.

30-09-2017, 07:50 AM	#13
PhilLew 600 dark Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edinburgh Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 118	Long shot but a Red, Y reg, S4 just came up on autotrader http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...dius=60&page=1

15-04-2018, 05:04 PM	#15
CTRdemon Guest Posts: n/a	Hi everyone, I am back again with a pretty important update... i have the reg!! EF02 ZKJ I jumped straight on the MOT history and it is still on the road (but no test centre listed)! One step closer! I hope this (quite important) bit of info can help. As always, thank you! I really appreciate the help.