Chris as the others have said do not panic.
Apply for your disc when you get paid and get a printout of the confirmation off the computer to carry with you for your own peace of mind. Again as the others have said its all computerised now, if you get stopped the cops will know all of your bike details anyhow.
For your information I do not even display a tax disc, it's in my wallet.
I haven't been stopped, but if i was I'd just say that someone pinched the disc and holder, how can they prove otherwise? The important thing is that they can check on the 'system' and see that I do have valid road tax.

Steve

PS I'm going down to Wetton for a few beers tonight, camp behind the pub or if it's full in the farmers field around the corner (Its my birthday bash, but don't tell anyone!)

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