Returning a Cat B to the road

Snorty · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Oct 2010 Karma :

Why is there such misinformation around this subject?

I have a Cat B bike in my garage, but I've been thinking of putting a little money into it and getting it back on the road (for my own use).

Looking it up, a lot of people believe it can only be sold for parts.

Looking at this link: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/returning_a_motorcycle_to_the_ro

It seems that all it would need is to be "roadworthy" and get MOTed?

Any BCFers care to correct / confirm this?
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kramdra · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2010 Karma :

Yes, but you would also need to insure it. Doubt you can get sensibly priced cover.

Chalky. · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2010 Karma :

I've never had to pay a premium to insure an previously written off car.

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map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Pie-Roe · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Feb 2007 Karma :

It's no issue, just return to road. Maybe mot if insurance ask for it.
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map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Cat B does not "exist" to the world, only insurers.

Make no mention of it when registering, insuring, MOT'ing. Just get it to road condition and go.

Ask them to quote any statute which prevents you returning it to the road.

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

No Bru today Borgy? Laughing

Snorty · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Oct 2010 Karma :

It currently has no MOT, it has been stood in the garage a while.

Razz

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kramdra · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2010 Karma :

Snorty · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Oct 2010 Karma :

Then the overpopulation problem is an ant's step closer to being solved.

I'd be impressed with any NSR 125 that can get up to the required kinetic energy to kill a bus full of children. Razz

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map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

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beardface · Spanner Monkey Joined: 19 Aug 2013 Karma :

It will cost no more to insure than a bike the same that isn't catb Thumbs Up

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MC · Banned Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Karma :

Not sure, my last bike was a cat c and was a little more to insure for some reason (£60 more) when every other XR I checked was the same price. Could have just been one of those random days when prices were higher.
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Stalk · Brolly Dolly Joined: 26 Dec 2005 Karma :

I am currently doing just this. Long story short, purchased cat b bike, previous keeper sent of log book, after 4 weeks no logbook so send off application for new log book. Police turn up as bike had been notified by insurers as being scrapped and wanted to check the bike, agreed with me that it was the bike it is supposed to be and where surprised that it was cat b with so little damage. Swansea wanted photos of the bike, so I sent them. Spoke to Swansea yesterday, New log book has been issued and should be with me soon.
Bike, 900 divvy, needs handlebars, 1 footpeg, front fairing, and its ridable. The rest of the bike is much as you would expect for a 98 bike. Will let you know if there are any special notes on the log book when it arrives. I expect the process of mot and insurance to be straightforward

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

truslack · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Karma :

I accidentally put a cat B bike back on the road, had it for a year then sold it to a friend who also had it on the road for a year - never had any problems with insurance.
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Pol Anorl · Banned Joined: 13 Apr 2010 Karma :

Nope i did it with no issues.

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=274620
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Stalk · Brolly Dolly Joined: 26 Dec 2005 Karma :

Just to add to my previous post, logbook arrived. Only special note that I can see is that the registration number is non transferable.

Stalk · Brolly Dolly Joined: 26 Dec 2005 Karma :

Bit of a resurrection, and an update for those that are interested. My cat b diversion has insurance, mot and tax. All without any problems or questions about its status as a writeoff. It just took this long as I'm lazy.
Hope this helps future cat b owners.
Cheers
Stalk.