Oh, that also has a "free" check - dunno what it entails though.

And the RAC also have a free check on the licence plate:
http://www.rac.co.uk/web/carbuying/vehicle_data_search

I better check I have the right VRM as both say number not found!

RAC one appears only for cars.

Found a known bike reg on biketrader and that one is found on carwatch.

As I am pretty sure I had the reg no right that worries me further that neither search found it.

You'll struggle to MOT it without a VIN. Most of the stations around here are now on the DVLA computer system and require the V5 for an MOT. They have to enter the VIN, reg number etc. before the "system" lets them commence with the test, and then only if all the info tallies with the records held by DVLA.
Unless you can verify the info, i'd walk away now...........

My friend found one who had no problems MOTing it as it has the plate on it but no stamp (or very little).

Still think I am walking away though.

Unless you can prove beyond doubt that it is kosher, I'd walk away.

Then I'd phone the cops.

I trust the last owner and 2 before that (as I said one is now a copper) and there may be a legit explanation but strange the current owner didn't know about it. Also strange the reg no did not register on that site (I may have reg no wrong).

Been to look at another CBR tonight which was £650. Wow what a misdescription in the ad. It forgot to mention that it had no fairing and renthall bars. Apart from that seemed fairly ok but not for me.

So I think what I am going to do is:

Get correct reg no for the CBR that I saw originally
Get V5
HPI it.
Try and buy for £100-£150 instead of £300 on basis will be hard to resell, may not always be able to MOT and needs £200 of work done.

See how we go.....

Let us know the outcome Ozz. :)
Gary.