MrBimble

Thank you all very much for your input especially alpinejohn for his thorough response. I received the letter from Honda this week (it only took 3 months), and as alpinejohn had predicted, it says that the bike is too powerful and I should either not bring it to France or if it is here then re export it back to Britain; no heap of forms no practical suggestions. Out of interest, does anyone know if it is possible to circumvent Honda and to get the bike to French spec without their immediate involvement.  If there are forms then these might be available elsewhere, and (I am guessing here) if the work is carried out by an approved Honda dealer then the boxes should be properly ticked.  It seems that the time is wasted waiting for Honda to get back.

Thank you for your replies.  I think my next step will be to go to the Honda dealership and see if they can assist me in getting the required variant number.  Will keep you posted.

Been down to the Prefecture at Saint Brieuc, Brittany this afternoon armed with all documents needed to register my UK motorcycle.  Unfortunately, 'computer says no' ... as the Type/Variant/Version comes up with a choice of 2 different numbers and NOT the one on my UK CofC.  So where do I go from here?  The woman at the prefecture says I'm to contact Honda UK for the 'correct' number.  I somehow think that this isn't going to be a smooth ride! Any advice please?