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M3ntal
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PostPosted: 14:24 - 14 Sep 2015    Post subject: Can i ride back? Reply with quote
Hey guys, I might be buying a bike today from a private seller about 15 miles away from my house, I just wanted to ask if its possible to ride the bike back to my house?

And could you please explain the steps I need to take before doing that (if it's possible)

thanks
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Ste
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PostPosted: 14:26 - 14 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Do you have a license? Razz

If you do then buy insurance and off you go. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 14:31 - 14 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ste wrote:
Do you have a license? Razz

If you do then buy insurance and road tax , also make sure it has a valid MOT, then off you go. Thumbs Up


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PostPosted: 14:32 - 14 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ste wrote:
Do you have a license? Razz

If you do then buy insurance and off you go. Thumbs Up


+ tax

Remember it 'expires' soon as a change of keeper 'triggered', now.
If bikes taxed when you collect, probably 'OK' for a few days, but will need re-taxing as soon as DVLA flag the switch.
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PostPosted: 14:37 - 14 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you already have insurance you will be covered for third party risk only but it's best to call the broker and confirm.
They will normally charge for mid-term adjustment if it's a very cheap premium. Some outfits don't charge for this. Unless the vehicle is a higher bracket. Bigger engine, newer etc.
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PostPosted: 14:41 - 14 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Assuming the asset is insured by the owner in the 1st place.
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PostPosted: 14:44 - 14 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Check that it's roadworthy.

Check that it has an MOT: https://www.vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk

Insure it. The instant you pay for it, it's your bike and not covered by any "other bike" cover on any existing policy. Technically you're not covered until a certificate of insurance is "delivered", including electronically. If it's not on the MID then you'll want to have that certificate to hand.

https://www.vehicletax.service.gov.uk/ Arrow I don't have a V11 reminder in my name Arrow I have recently bought this vehicle Arrow I only have the V5C/2 (green slip) Arrow type in the number on the green slip, pay monies.

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M3ntal
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PostPosted: 14:45 - 14 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Alright, thanks all

One more thing

Obviously I will check the bike first (going with my friend)
But what about all the "papers"

What do I need to check when it comes to log book etc
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P.addy
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PostPosted: 14:54 - 14 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Numbers match on the bike and V5.

Owner isn't a pikey cunt.

The rest is just get on and ride it.
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rubyhorse2
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PostPosted: 14:57 - 14 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
i'm amazed at how many posts we get from new riders asking about the basics for buying vehicles.

do you guys not have parents or friends?
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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 15:05 - 14 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
rubyhorse2 wrote:
do you guys not have parents or friends?

What quality of advice might you get from them?
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MCN
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PostPosted: 15:28 - 14 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
M3ntal wrote:
Alright, thanks all

One more thing

Obviously I will check the bike first (going with my friend)
But what about all the "papers"

What do I need to check when it comes to log book etc


The seller will fill in your details on in Section 06 'New Keeper Details' on page 02 of the V5.
The seller should give you Section 10 'New Keeper Details' from Page three of the V5 (Logbook) (It's not been the called a log book since the 70s. Smile )
You will need a valid and current MoT Test Certificate for the vehicl if more than Three Years old.

He will/should (but some folk don't) send his part/s of the V5 to DVLA that notifies DVLA of the change of KEEPER with your details as the new keeper. (Not OWNER)

You should ask for a 'bill of sale' or you should make a bill of sale yourself and have the seller sign and date. This is helps in legal claims.
Proving ownership is not straight forward.

You can tax the vehicle at a Post Office using the New Keeper slip, as the vehicle details are shown on there.

You will need the V5/C2 (your strip/bit of the V5).
The Valid MoT Certificate.
Valid Insurance Certificate that shows there is current insurance cover for the vehicle.

You should also get the owner's manual for the vehicle.

The Service Record.
This normally can include invoices for any repairs and modifications.

If the bike has an after-market exhaust that should be supplied too.
The seller should not ask for £££ for this as a dealer would not offer anything and can reduce the offer price if OEM exhaust is not available.
An After market system may in deed be better than OEM but dealers are stuffy. Smile
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MCN
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PostPosted: 15:30 - 14 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
rubyhorse2 wrote:
i'm amazed at how many posts we get from new riders asking about the basics for buying vehicles.

do you guys not have parents or friends?


Parents and friends may not know nowt.
Parents may not be encouraging of their loon buying a death trap motorcycle. Smile
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MCN
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PostPosted: 15:35 - 14 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Skudd wrote:
Ste wrote:
Do you have a licence? Razz

If you do then buy insurance and road tax , also make sure it has a valid MOT, then off you go. Thumbs Up


FTFY Thumbs Up


FTFY (both, properly) Thumbs Up
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Val
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PostPosted: 16:39 - 14 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
MCN wrote:
Skudd wrote:


quote="Ste"

Do you have a UK or compatible motorcycle full or provisional drivers licence? Razz

If you do then buy insurance and road tax , also make sure it has a valid MOT, then off you go. Thumbs Up

FTFY Thumbs Up


FTFY (both, properly) Thumbs Up


FTFY all Thumbs Up
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mauzo
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PostPosted: 18:11 - 14 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Val wrote:
<MCN> <Skudd> <Ste>
Do you have a UK or compatible motorcycle full or provisional driving licence? Razz

If you do then buy insurance and road tax , also make sure it has a valid MOT, then off you go. Thumbs Up

FTFY Thumbs Up

FTFY (both, properly) Thumbs Up

FTFY all Thumbs Up


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MattEMulsion
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PostPosted: 21:41 - 14 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
If the seller is fully legal on the bike and you decide to buy it, why not see if you can do a deal where by he rides it over to your house. Easy solution and problem solved all in one.
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arry
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PostPosted: 21:51 - 14 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
MCN wrote:


He will/should (but some folk don't) send his part/s of the V5 to DVLA that notifies DVLA of the change of KEEPER with your details as the new keeper. (Not OWNER)

You can tax the vehicle at a Post Office using the New Keeper slip, as the vehicle details are shown on there.


Meanwhile, outside of 1979

https://www.gov.uk/sold-bought-vehicle

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax
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MCN
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PostPosted: 22:35 - 14 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
arry wrote:
MCN wrote:


He will/should (but some folk don't) send his part/s of the V5 to DVLA that notifies DVLA of the change of KEEPER with your details as the new keeper. (Not OWNER)

You can tax the vehicle at a Post Office using the New Keeper slip, as the vehicle details are shown on there.


Meanwhile, outside of 1979

https://www.gov.uk/sold-bought-vehicle

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax


I see wot you did there.


You copied a couple of links off gov.uk's website and posted them in this thread for LoLs and so you can feel smuuuuuuuuhg.

I think that is a another result for your 'uninterested' status M8

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PostPosted: 09:54 - 15 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rogerborg wrote:
rubyhorse2 wrote:
do you guys not have parents or friends?

What quality of advice might you get from them?


oh just the fact that my parents have probably over 40 years experience buying vehicles.

so when you were young you never discussed your first vehicle with your dad?
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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 10:50 - 15 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
rubyhorse2 wrote:
oh just the fact that my parents have probably over 40 years experience buying vehicles.

Nice, what's your dad's username here? Or can we all just call him up directly for advice?
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Michelle L
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PostPosted: 10:55 - 15 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
You see the odd bike on the bay with tax on but from what I understand you have to have tax in your name now ?.
When I went for my bike it still had 2 months on so I did ride it home but got tax next day..
It was late as well when I went for my bike , M25 nightmare , so for an hours trip took 2 and half hours..
Yeah anyway I did not see the harm in riding it home , yes I did take out insurance that did before I picked it up..
I know you can take out tax online if the logbook is in your name , can you still do it online if its not ?..

So I wonder did you get the bike ?.
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PostPosted: 11:08 - 15 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rogerborg wrote:
rubyhorse2 wrote:
oh just the fact that my parents have probably over 40 years experience buying vehicles.

Nice, what's your dad's username here? Or can we all just call him up directly for advice?


yawn
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MCN
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PostPosted: 12:51 - 15 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Michelle L wrote:
You see the odd bike on the bay with tax on but from what I understand you have to have tax in your name now ?.
When I went for my bike it still had 2 months on so I did ride it home but got tax next day..
It was late as well when I went for my bike , M25 nightmare , so for an hours trip took 2 and half hours..
Yeah anyway I did not see the harm in riding it home , yes I did take out insurance that did before I picked it up..
I know you can take out tax online if the logbook is in your name , can you still do it online if its not ?..

So I wonder did you get the bike ?.


You can now tax on line using the 12 digit ref. number under the New Keeper details box on the V5C/2 New Keeper Detail slip/tear-off from the the previous keeper.
V5C/2 Thang
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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 13:33 - 15 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
rubyhorse2 wrote:
Rogerborg wrote:
Nice, what's your dad's username here? Or can we all just call him up directly for advice?

yawn

User not found. I'm confused and confounded. If I can't ask your dad for help, can you at least find out from him what topics it's OK for us to discuss in his absence?

We'll do nothing until we hear back from you.

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