VMCCWA — Vintage Motor Cycle Club of Western Australia

Concessional Licensing Guide — 404 & C4C

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The VMCCWA administers two types of concessional licence for historic motorcycles in conjunction with the Department of Transport (DoT). Both offer significant savings on licensing costs. Use this guide to understand which concession suits your machine and to follow the correct process step by step.
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Financial membership of the VMCCWA is mandatory to apply for and retain either concession. If your membership lapses, DoT considers your machine to be unlicensed and uninsured.

At a Glance
404

Standard Concession

Eligible age25 years or older
ConditionBasically unmodified, as manufactured
Savings100% off licence fee & duty; reduced 3rd party insurance
UsageClub approved events + logged personal rides
C4C

Modified Vehicle Concession

Eligible age30 years or older
ConditionModified machines accepted; must be currently licensed
Savings75% off licence fee; reduced motor injury insurance
Usage60 days Club events + 30 days personal per calendar year. All use pre-logged.
Applying for a 404 Licence 404
If your machine is currently UNLICENSED — follow all five steps
  1. 1
    Dating
    Download and complete a dating form from the Club website. Submit it with:
    • Clear photographs of the machine
    • Engine number and frame number
    • VIN or compliance plate details (if fitted)
    • Copy of current licence and insurance papers
    Declare any modifications from original specifications. The onus of proof lies with you as the owner.
  2. 2
    Appraisal
    Arrange a physical inspection of your machine with one of the following Club officials:
    • Dating officer
    • Club committee member
    • Machine examiner
    • Appraisal officer (listed on the Club website)
    The official will confirm your machine conforms to the manufacturer's specifications. This step is required because the Club must certify to DoT that the machine is unmodified.
  3. 3
    Roadworthiness Inspection
    Have your machine inspected by a DoT authorised machine examiner (contact details on the Club and DoT websites). The examiner forwards a Certificate of Inspection to DoT, who will then issue a Vehicle Passed MR form.
    Note: Motorcycles manufactured after 1 July 1975 that were imported must go to a DoT authorised inspection centre.
  4. 4
    Club Registration — obtain form CMC1
    Once you have the MR form or number, contact the Club Machine Registrar to obtain DoT form CMC1. The Registrar will issue this after confirming:
    • You are a current financial member
    • Dating is complete
    • Appraisal is complete
    • Roadworthiness inspection is passed
    Only the Club Registrar may sign the CMC1.
  5. 5
    Licensing at DoT
    Take the following to DoT:
    • Form CMC1 (from the Registrar)
    • Vehicle Passed MR form
    • DoT form E81 — a statutory declaration that the machine will only be used for club events or road testing, and that you will notify DoT if you cease to be a financial member
    • Proof of ownership
If your machine is currently LICENSED — simplified process

You do not need a roadworthiness inspection. Complete Steps 1 (Dating) and 2 (Appraisal), then proceed directly to Step 4 (Club Registration) and Step 5 (Licensing).

Applying for a C4C Licence C4C
C4C is only available for machines that are already licensed. Follow these three steps.
  1. 1
    Dating
    Download and complete a dating form from the Club website. Submit it with:
    • Clear photographs of the machine
    • Engine number and frame number
    • VIN or compliance plate details (if fitted)
    • Copy of your driver's licence and current licence papers
    Declare any modifications from original specifications.
    The Club reserves the right to decline registration of any machine that does not accord with the spirit of historic vehicle preservation.
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    Club Registration — obtain form E116
    Contact the Club Machine Registrar to obtain DoT form E116. The Registrar will issue this after confirming you are a financial member and that dating is complete.
    Only the Club Registrar may sign the E116.
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    Licensing at DoT
    Take the following to DoT:
    • Form E116 (from the Registrar)
    • Current licence papers
    • Proof of ownership
    You must also download the C4C logbook from the Club website. Carry it at all times when riding — it must be available for inspection or audit on request. All use must be logged prior to the ride.
Important Rules for All Concession Holders

⏱ 28-Day Time Limit

Once the Registrar issues your CMC1 (404) or E116 (C4C), you have 28 days to complete the concessional licensing at DoT.

🔖 After Licensing

Advise the Club Registrar of your licence plate number. You must display a concessional status sticker adjacent to the number plate. The Registrar can supply this sticker.

💳 Stay Financial

You must remain a financial Club member to keep your concession active. If your membership lapses, DoT considers your machine unlicensed and uninsured. The Club does not send individual reminders — it is your responsibility to renew. A list of unfinancial members with concessional machines is sent to DoT each calendar year.

🔄 Selling or Transferring

Concessional licences are not transferable. Notify the Club Registrar as soon as possible if your machine is sold, transferred, or goes unlicensed. If buying a concessional machine from a Club member, contact the Registrar for the Club paperwork before transferring registration at DoT.

🔀 Transferring from Another Club

Complete a dating form and provide proof of purchase. Obtain the appropriate form (CMC1 or E116) from the Registrar, then advise DoT at the time of transfer that your club registration has changed.

📅 Birthday Rule

If no date of manufacture is shown on the machine, it is deemed to have a birthday on 31 December of the relevant year for eligibility purposes.

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