buying a new bike without the driving license

[mauromajor]

Hello everybody,

I'm buying a new motorbike, but I don't have yet a full license (matter of a month or so). Obviously, I won't use the bike till I won't have a license (again, matter of a month or so). In terms of insurance, what should I do? Is it legal to just don't pay the insurance till I won't have a license? (obviously, in the meanwhile, I won't drive the bike).

thanks,
Mauro

[zico]

What if it gets stolen? You need to insure it.

I'd type more but I'm currently trying to buy a washing machine. I don't wear clothes but will buy some next month.
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[stinkwheel]

If it's regisgtered, it needs to either be insured of SORNed.
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[mauromajor]

[bamt]

And, obviously, if it is SORNed you have to keep it off road somewhere.

[Hefty]

If its off the road somewhere, SORN'd or otherwise, uninsured and brand new.. you better lock that shit up like fort knox..

[J4mes]

Pay for bike and ask dealer to hold on to it, while ensuring its covered by their insurance whilst in their care?

[SuperMike]

I did this last year. Wanted to take advantage of the Honda summer 500 pounds off offer. Brought the bike in August and the dealer sat on it for me until I passed my test in October. By far the best option if it is something you have open to you. No need to stress about insurance or someone reversing into it etc etc.

[andyscooter]

new motorbike

as in new to you or brand new ??

brand new they wont even register it until you insure it
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[stinkwheel]

[Evil Hans]

[mysterious_rider]

[Rogerborg]

Some dealers say that they won't register it. I imagine they're just covering their backs, I had that many years ago with a car purchase.

Presumably you're having it delivered? If they give you any lip, just ask them whether they want the money or not. I imagine that they will.

Heck, if it's brand new then you can go ahead and register it yourself:

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration/new-registrations

Oh, look, no requirement to have insurance.
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[Beehive Bedlam]

Why the rush? Bikes are still going to be there in a months time when you've got a license.

[Rogerborg]

[Pjay]

Maybe he had to order the bike in and it's coming a bit earlier than needed?

[JoeDaStudd]

I'd personally wait until after I'd done my test without its an absolute steal.

You might fall in love the whatever bike you do your training on, you might want a completely different style, there could be a newer model around the corner or any number of variables where your dream bike now isn't your dream bike when you pass.

[andyscooter]

Sorry about insurance thing

Just every brand new bike I have bought (six in total ) Ihave had to proove insurance before it was officially registered

Even the one iI bought online from a warehouse that was delivered registered but in kit form
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