CAT-C what u have to do to put it back on road?

adamck · Crazy Courier Joined: 15 Feb 2005 Karma :

Ok ive asked this a few times on diff forums and had mixed replies...
I have a CAT-C damaged bike, its not bad at all (headlight, front fairing and handlebar) the rest is mint.
Ive since fixed everything and its MINT MINT again.
Do i have to MOT it? or declare it with the DVLA or get engineer report? etc...
Its on a 57plate with 1000 miles on it so doesnt really need MOT and all damage was cosmetic.
Thanx for replies
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truslack · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Karma :

MOT it, and your insurers may want a copy of the MOT certificate.
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adamck · Crazy Courier Joined: 15 Feb 2005 Karma :

Good stuff, it'll fly through an MOT Smile

brand new engine more or less Smile

thanks
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adamck · Crazy Courier Joined: 15 Feb 2005 Karma :

Will it need another MOT next year then? just confusing as its only 6 months old and u don tneed an MOT for a few years with it being new... does this then cancel the "no need or MOT" policy?
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Keir · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

bikes do not need a vic.
Im unsure on the MOT status but id have one done regardless just as a double check. Its only £30 or whatever.
Theres no need to mention it to the insurer, however your vehicle valuation will probably be lower than a non cat c one.

MOT and ride.
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adamck · Crazy Courier Joined: 15 Feb 2005 Karma :

cool.
Im only insuring it for a few months and selling it.
I already have a bike, just want to run this in abit and let dad come out on rides with me, then selling it Smile

Insurance company only wants £30 odd to add it to my policy Smile

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ms51ves3 · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Karma :

When I got my scooter insured (it's a cat D) they never asked me if it was a write-off as I assume they know that already.

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

You don't have to do anything to it.. just fix it so that it passes an MOT and that is all you need to do.. you don't even have to declare it to your insurance company.

I have and have had numerous cat C/D bikes... it's the way forward, my mint CBR600 F Sport has cost about £850 so far Laughing

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NikeyPikey · L Plate Warrior Joined: 22 Apr 2010 Karma :

I have just spoke to someone at VOSA.

A Motorbike does NOT need a VIC - ever - it only applies to cars.

A Cat C motobike write-off can be repaired by anyone and the only issue is what the insurance company require before they will insure it. Usually they require a new MOT done and that is all.

As for value - Its an unknown, as a well repaired CAT C that only had cosmetic damage would be as good as a non written-off bike...

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Wilson1234 · Nova Slayer Joined: 20 Mar 2010 Karma :

Fix/mot

YBR was cat-c wrote off by a taxi, MOT'd it, haven't had any documentation from insurance telling me my policy is cancelled or that I need to do anything so as far as I know I'm legit :l

VIC is for cars
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t121anf · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Karma :

yeap fix and mot is all i did.

i did however call the DVLA to confirm this was the case for my bike, what's a phonecall £2 saves a lot of hassle down the road.

mr rip · Scooby Slapper Joined: 24 Jun 2009 Karma :

I just fixed & rode mine after it was stolen & recovered

mot wasn't due for 2 more years so I didn't bother

damage was mostly cosmetic & I replaced everything with genuine new parts

phoned the insurance & the DVLA & they weren't fussed either
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