Driving to MOT while SORN

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Mon 15 Apr 2013 19:59
Driving to MOT while SORN - sfboy

I declared a SORN for my motorcycle as the insurance was due to expire but now wish to get it back on the road. I read on http://www.findlaw.co.uk/law/motoring/vehicle_tax/9932.html that you could go to and from a pre-approved MOT without tax, however I'm not sure when this was written an on the DVLA website https://www.gov.uk/register-sorn-statutory-off-road-notification it seems to imply that only applies if you are a 'motor trader'.

Does anyone have a definitive answer to this (preferably with an official source or citation)?

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Mon 15 Apr 2013 20:12
Driving to MOT while SORN - bathtub tom

You are allowed to go for an MOT (as long as it's pre-booked), return from an MOT, go to a garage for repairs or to get it scrapped.

It MUST be insured.

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Mon 15 Apr 2013 20:16
Driving to MOT while SORN - Dave N
From the horses mouth (HJ)

www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/caradvice/honestjohn/...l
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Mon 15 Apr 2013 20:42
Driving to MOT while SORN - sfboy

So the DVLA website is actually incorrect! I did a bit more digging and found http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/22/schedule/2 - search for 'testing', I will get the insurance sorted and should be good. Thanks for the advice

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