Category C write off.

petemell · Trackday Trickster Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Karma :

If you buy a category C write off bike what do you need to do to get it back on the road again.

I know I would need to get it MOT'd but wondered if there was a special department of transport test to put it through as well.

Tricolor Fan · Trackday Trickster Joined: 01 Jul 2007 Karma :

Just needs an MOT (and Tax, Insurance, rectal exam. Laughing

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Seriously for a Cat C bike there's none of that VIC check stuff before it goes back on the road, just an MOT.
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bob a · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Karma :

The catc can affect the resale though, if going for part exchange the garage would check out and probably reduce the price by 1/3. However i do not believe there is a need for you to say at sale time, however if asked the question you must say.

Apart from that, get the MOT as normal.

gmanxiii · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Nov 2006 Karma :

Another thing that may become an issue is getting it insured as theres some insurance companies that asked for an engineers report for Cat C bikes that have been put back on the road, some don't though.
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Tricolor Fan · Trackday Trickster Joined: 01 Jul 2007 Karma :

I've not come across a company that asks for a report in advance of insuring a bike yet.

I have heard of a few companies turning round in the event of a claim and asking for a report. My opinion is that if it isn't in their T&Cs they can go to hell and I'll take my case to the Ombudsman.

*I run one bike that's Cat C and one that's Cat D. Neither cost me more than 50% of full market value to buy and put back on the road so, the 66-75% figure is fine with me.
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