Westfield from track to street

[Rich1e]

I am a brit but currently living in Europe.

Just working with a guy who has a Westfield with Hyabusa engine. The bike was registered and has papers but the Westfield was never registered.

Now the emissions laws are tighter and a first registration not allowed in Germany.

Any ideas? Could this get an MOT in UK?

Not sure if this is in the right category. I couldn't find a Westfield or kit car forum header.

Thanks in advance for any answers.

[GreenV8S]

There is a mechanism for registering one-off cars in the UK. If you use enough components from the donor vehicle it can retain the registration. I can't imagine that would be possible for a Hybusa engined car though. In that case you'd probably need to register it with a Q plate. You'd need to go through a type approval process before it can be registered.

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration/q-registra...

[smokey mow]

If it’s never been registered as a Westfield then it’ll need to pass an IVA test first before you can register it.

[stevieturbo]

If it is an actual genuine Westfield chassis, maybe they would be the people to speak to ?

But most likely it will need an IVA, and all that goes with that

[Rich1e]

Thanks for the responses.

At first look, the vehicle will have to remain a track car. The type approval requires emissions test based on date of registration and the Busa won't pass 2023 emissions standards.

[stevieturbo]

probably easier just to sell it and buy a road car

[smokey mow]

Rich1e said:

Thanks for the responses.

At first look, the vehicle will have to remain a track car. The type approval requires emissions test based on date of registration and the Busa won't pass 2023 emissions standards.

Emissions testing for amateur built vehicles at IVA is based on the date of manufacture of the engine, not the date of registration.

[PaulKemp]

Kit cars and IVA are a bit of a black art for those that have not built their own car or have been part of the scene, I’ve built a kit car and passed IVA and helped several others get their cars through IVA, also been very active in the scene and with Kirt car clubs. Your best course of action is to join an online forum such as Locostbuilders and Westfield owners club. Any car can pass IVA but coining it retrospectively takes a bit more work.
Westfield is a high end marque and definitely worth the effort but as your in Germany that complicates the process.