Motorbike Damage

[BikeNewbie]

Hello,

My bike is possibly a write off, I should hear back tomorrow if it is or not, The main damage was the Front Wheel and Forks. Apparently they are twisted.

If I was to fix these problems myself, Could I get it back on the road?

I'm not sure about the Categories but it should fall under a C or D if there is no damage to the frame? Correct? Which he said there wasn't.

Thanks for any help.

[Mikey3]

My old SV got written off as a Cat B - so not able to be put back on the road, and turns out the only damage there was a cracked front wheel and bent forks. Even the fairing got away with no damage, just a scuff on the headlight and that's it, but yeah, cat B.

I'd say it could be a B or C, depends on the insurance company, they won't actually test it properly, they'll look at it and go 'yeah that's f*cked', I'd be suprised if they actually jig or laser the frame and do it proper proper like, they'll more than likely do an 'educated guess' from the visible damage and the repair costs, speed of the crash blah blah blah

Mike
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[Pete.]

If it's A or B they'll probably take the bike and you won't see it again.

You could just change the forks and wheel if it's bent and then ride the bike if it's a C or D and they offer you the salvage. You don't need to do anything but make it roadworthy.
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[Mikey3]

I don't think they'll scrap it. Maybe with A, but I got offered my bike back for spares, as it is mine after all, and I took it, and am now streetfightering it with a new frame. They valued it at £1600 and said I can have the bike back for £240 and £1360 cash. I doubt they'd just scrap it without giving you the choice.

Mike
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'04 Yamaha WR450F
'99 SV650 Streetfighter Project - mid build
'Motorcycling is about what you do; not about what you own, or how much you spend on it'

[BikeNewbie]

So I don't need to get another MOT done?

Thanks.

[Quornholio]

Cat C will need an SVA I think it is.

[Babba]

[BikeNewbie]

What is an SVA?

Thanks.

[Pete.]

[Babba]

[BikeNewbie]

So I can just get it fixed and start riding it again? Brilliant!

I will just have to see what they come back with now.

Thanks.

[bin]

The wheel is no problem get a new one...there are people out there who specialise in straightening forks and frames,depends what part of the country your from.
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[Pete.]

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[mad4it028]

yes you do have to re mot a cat c bike as otherwise whats to stop you buying it back leave as is after payout then reporting it missing to get another payout the mot at least nshows it was fixed to a road worthy state
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[weasley]

Bit of information here. This suggests you need to re-register (and thus re-MoT) a cat C bike, but no need for a VIC (which cars do need).

Do not forget also that the insurer is under no obligation to sell you the wreckage back - after they have settled the claim and given you some money, it is their bike. They may offer to sell you the bike as part of the settlement, but it is not a right you have.
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