For those who are interested, I just found this link ref how to buy a second hand vehicle privately (from 1 Oct 14).
http://www.confused.com/car-insuran...m_campaign=NewsletterMR&utm_source=Newsletter
When the seller gives you the green slip off the V5C logbook, you can get straight on your iPhone/Tablet and pay for the tax online on the DVLA website and ride away (assuming your insurance is also in place).
Note though that the DVLA takes double tax for the month in which the transaction takes place!! (The Great British Rip-Off is alive and well).
Peter B
Bristol, UK.
STILL WANTED: Series A Front Frame.