beziers_jules

  Thanks for the reply Ernie, Just to clarify, When I first wrote to Yamaha France, I asked them for a "Certificat d'un Type Receptionnee en France".  The certificate they supplied in response is titled "Attestation De Conformite Partielle". Jules

Hi,   Sorry it's another importing a Bike query, but I've had a read through all other threads here, and can't find anything similar to my problem.    I'm trying to get my UK registered 1998 Yamaha XJR 1200 registered here in France, but having difficulty with Yamaha France, and would appreciate any help or suggestions.   In summary, the bike was originally a Dutch specification bike imported into the UK at new.  Therefore the speedo is in KPH, and the headlight already dips to the right, so I thought there would be no problems. I've even seen a couple of other identical spec bikes here in France on french plates,   I wrote to Yamaha France asking for an Attestation De Conformite Partielle, giving them the full details, including history, photographs, and a copy of the V5. They wrote back saying they could issue a cerificate, which would cost 100 Euros.  I decided that this would be easier than a DRIRE inspection, and only 25 Euros more expensive, so sent a cheque and a letter requesting the certificate.    After two months (!) they eventually sent me the Certificate, together with a sample copy of the DRIRE type approval Certificate of Conformity for the XJR 1200 Type 4PU (which it is).  However, for some reason they have specifically excluded the Lights and Indicators from their attestation ?  furthermore this attestation might also be saying that the Speedo and Mirrors are in question, though the way it is worded/layed out it is difficult to tell (I've had a couple of others look at the certificate and they agree it's a very ambiguous).    All of the parts in question are standard factory fit Yamaha parts, and I find it difficult to believe that the indicators, lights or mirrors are different in different EU countries ??   My telephone French is still not up to detailed discussions, so I had a friend phone them to query the exclusions.  In response, they said that they could not attest that these items conform to French specification, and that I need to take the bike to the DRIRE for an inspection !,  so what did I just pay 100 Euros for ??.   Furthermore, according to them, a DRIRE inspection is necessary anyway for a mororcycle even with a full Certificate of Conformity !,  which goes against all the information I have found here and on other forums.   Anyone else had problems of this nature with Yamaha ?  or have any advice on which way to go ?  if I go for a DRIRE inspection, will it cost me the full 75 Euros ?.   Cheers   Jules