Category xyz write off's

Dr Nick · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

Can someone please enlighten me into the different types of write off (i know there is A, B and C are there anymore?), as i might be buy a Written off hornet, to steal the crankcase off, i think the guy said Category C, would it be ok to steal parts off a written off bike, or are they not allowed back on the road, or is that the bike in general Confused

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Any replies would be appreciated

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jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

A cat C is classed as Uneconomical to repair. As long as there is no damage to the bit you need it should be ok.
Cat A and B write offs are not allowed back on the road, normally cus the frame is cracked or very badly damaged. A cat A write-off should be made in to a nice cube shaped paperweight.
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iCraig · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Karma :

Cat A Should be crushed never to see the light of Day Again.

Cat B Can ONLY be used for spares and must never be put back on the road.

Cat C Can be put back on the road but must pass a safety inspection and pass a new MOT.

Cat D as above but mostly cosmetic damage etc.

Cat F is Fire Damaged.

Hope that helps,

Craig.

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Category A is not allowed back on the road (either the engine or frame/ chassis numbers), but they can't really tell if the bits of the bike get used, but you're not even allowed to take the vehicle away from the police storage yard as a rule of thumb. Normally they make it a category A after it has been involved in a fatal accident.

Category B is not allowed back on the roads either, but is not as bad a category A, I don't know off the top of my head if it can have parts taken off it. I believe that a category B is allowed to be made into like a trackbike or whatever

Category C & D are just damaged, they're cheaper to write off than to repair, but they can be put back on the roads, and it has to pass an MOT type test I believe to show that the repairs to it are safe enough. (Someone with more knowledge in stuff like this will be able to fill in more details.)

So to sum it up briefly, C & D are okay to buy with the plans of putting it back on the roads, but look into what you be needing to do to it and how much it will cost before buying the bike.

iCraig · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Karma :

Theres a decent link here which explains most of it:

https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/faq.htm?id=33

Regards

Craig