As you might of read in a thread i'm thinking about an engine change 05R1 to 06/07 zzr1400

now at sva march last year it was tested on emissions for an engine of that year
it was also registured on a current plate so 09, and i'm paying £125 a year tax which i think is band F in the new tax class

what will happen if/when i change to the zzr1400 will it need to be tested for emissions or will i stay in the same class as it's still a bike engine? Hmmmm


ETA the class i'm in also looks the same as the old before 1 march 2001 ie under 1549 £125
so as kitcars are we put in the old class

[Edited on 19/8/10 by Johneturbo]

as far as i know all kitcars are put in the old class based on cc's. CO2 emissions testing costs a fortune so its not done unless your a major manufacturer.

Still be under 1549 so wont change. Not sure if theres a charge for changing an engine number. Probably is knowing dvla!

MOT emissions


"Vehicles Fitted with a differnt engine

Test according to which is older, engine or vehicle.
e.g. A 1995 car fitted with a 1991 engine (of whatever make), test to 1991 standards for emission purposes.

"

From http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_730.htm

Yep at MOT time i know i'd have to be emission tested on the current engine at the time of test? 2006/2007 zzr1400

just wanted to make sure i don't change road tax class..
but i think i should stay the same as what dinosaurjuice said!

Emmisions limits at MOT will be the same as at SVA.
Tax will remain, as with all kits, based on capacity of the engine: So that won't change either.

adrian