
8 Feb 2007
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How To Register An Imported Motorcycle (251 Cc-up)
HOW TO REGISTER AN IMPORTED MOTORCYCLE (251 CC-UP) 1. Obtain motorcycle driver’s license (temporary on base only license) at CFAY Safety’s Licensing Office. If you are E4 and below (or civilian equivalent), you must have an approved request form (CFAY 4651/1 or CFAY 5800/50A signed by your CO and the CFAY Security Officer.
2. Obtain Customs Form (380EJ) from FISC personal property office (telephone # 243-8320 or 243-7062).
- If the motorcycle was manufactured after July 1999, you have to obtain a Certificate of Conformity to Technical Standards of the brake system from the manufacturer of the motorcycle.
- If the motorcycle was manufacturer after April 2001, you have to get an emission test in Tokyo (Cost is approx 100,000 yen). Contact JATA (telephone # 0425-44-1004) to obtain an application form. After completing step #4 (below) take the motorcycle to the inspection place identified by JATA.
3. Obtain Japanese Compulsory Insurance (JCI) for 25 months or more and a minimum of 6 months of Liability Insurance.
4. Take Form 380EJ and insurances to Yokosuka City Hall (1st floor) to obtain a temporary license plate (cost is 750 yen). Then go to VRO if you need a temporary base pass.
5. Have the motorcycle inspected by the NEX garage.
6. Go to VRO and obtain registration paperwork.
7. Go to Yokohama LTO with the motorcycle and paperwork to register motorcycle with Japanese Government (cost is approx 5,300 yen).
8. Go to Yokosuka City Hall to return temporary license place (1st floor) and to register your motorcycle for Road Tax (2nd Floor).
9. Go back to VRO and complete registration (obtain base decals).
NOTE: IF YOU STILL HAVE AN “ON BASE ONLY LICENSE” AT THIS POINT, VRO MAY ONLY ISSUE “ON BASE ONLY” STICKERS. VRO MAY ISSUE OFF BASE STICKERS AN OFF BASE LICENSE AND THE PROPER REGISTRATION PAPERWORK.
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