Written question asked by Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 10 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Motorcycles: Excise Duties and VAT
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to prevent off-road motorcycles being declared as (a) used vehicles and (b) components of vehicles.
- Answer
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There is no legal requirement for vehicles to be registered and licensed if they are used exclusively off the public roads. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) does operate a voluntary registration scheme for off-road vehicles, which can assist in the identification of complete, stolen off-road motorcycles.
To qualify to register an off-road vehicle, the vehicle can be new or used but it must be complete. It is not possible to register component parts. A declaration that the vehicle will only be used off road is also required.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 78063
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Excise duties Motorcycles VAT Tax evasion
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- 2025-10-20 12:06:43 +0100
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