Taxing a bike you don't want to insure

[Jefr0]

Hey

I got a scooter project which is coming to an end and I would like it taxed and tested before sold. There is no need for me to have insurance for it as it will be sold.

What can I do?

I was thinking of seeing if I can get a weeks insurance or something? It's only a scooter too so shouldn't cost much.

Thanks
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[AngelGrinder]

Take an existing insurance policys cover sheet.

Scan into computer, use photoshop to type in new reg number/vehicle details.

Print off.


They don't check the policy number or anything
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[KevTM]

You can get 1-day insurance. They fax over the document though so I'm not sure how well that'd work at a PO. I'm not sure if the 1-day insurance would give the insurance database thingy enough time to register it to be able to do it online?

[kingsmith]

get 1 day insurance and go to post office at busy time and try your luck not on line they will know..
or pick old dizzy post office staff to get tax from..

other people have done it this route try your luck??

who knows
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[Phoenix]

I wouldn't use angelgrinder's method as it sounds somewhat illegal, and while they will no doubt never check, realise or find out is it worth it given government department's favourite passtime is hunting ppl down and trying to rape them.

Get a 1 day policy or get a full policy and cancel it within 14 days with a good reason, though that may well cost you an admin fee.

[Jefr0]

Yeah seems a bit dodgy anglegrinder but cheers anyway.

Looks like the way to go is 1 day or 30 day insurance. Who does these policies? I've looked before but havn't seen any.
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[The Shaggy D.A.]

When I was looking for my current bike I had no insurance of my own, so I wasn't covered to test ride it. I contacted eBike, saying I was going to buy it and needed cover from that that day, and I was emailed a 7 day cover note in pdf for the bike, with the understanding that I would owe nothing but wouldn't be covered after that unless I paid the premium.

Either that, or just get the MOT done and knock the cost of tax off the sale.
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[Fawbish]

ebike do month by month
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[flat spot]

Why do you want to tax it? Isn't it only £15 or something? Hardly a big selling point. Just knock £15 off the price.

[G]

Phoenix, I haven't myself but know plenty of people that have done it and not had a problem.

[Phoenix]

[G]

If you were presenting a recent certificate, or a print-off one from short-term insurance it probably wouldn't be on the MID anyway, but yes, there could be a nagging doubt that something could come of it.

[Jefr0]

Ah right thanks for the input guys. When it comes to it I'll let you know what I do, just waiting on the logbook to come through now.

Yeah, agree with G about the tax, if it isn't there then it's a downside for the sale.

Hopefully take out a policy then cancel it. Ebike wanted £40 for one month because I couldn't use my no claims, seems a bit much though. I could get full cover for about £80 with my 5 years nearly 6 no claims.
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