Can I buy a bike and ride it home straight away?

[daifuco]

This is obviously an Insurance related question. The bike I like is 2 hours and half away. It is a reliable dealer so if we have a deal with the part exchange and price I would like to ride it home!
Is that even possible? Is there any other way to avoid the double trip?
Thanks
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CBF125 - CB600F Hornet '12

[Matt B]

Tax and insurance can be done online before you leave, or over the phone for a change over of insurance. Pay for it and ride it away if it has an MOT.
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[NJD]

[James83]

[NJD]

[andyscooter]

I have had to prove insurance before on bikes as well

Also most bikes from a dealer get serviced and not before they leave

Never ridden one away same day
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[iooi]

The only reason they need proof of insurance is to tax the bike.
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Just because my bike was A DIVVY, does not mean i am......

[Pete.]

Well, I bought a new car 2 weeks ago, they delivered it to me fully taxed and when they left I got on the phone and insured it.
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a.k.a 'Geri'

132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[Undinist]

The easiest way is to get quotes online with comparethemarket etc, using all the correct details including the actual registration of the bike. Take the quote reference with you to the dealer. If you buy the bike, the phone call to arrange the cover will be super quick. If the dealer wants proof of insurance just put the phone on speaker.
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Current bike: K1100RS. Previous: CD200, GSX250, GT550, VFR750, K100LT, K1100LT, R1100GS, R1150GS, ZZR1100, Hayabusa, RSV Mille, MV F4 750S, R1, ZX-10, KTM Adventure 950S

[Rogerborg]

[daifuco]

To be honest I think the dealers are reliable comparing other ebay sellers. I haven't walked into their shop yet.
I am selling the cbf125 to my girlfriend lodger he is feeling a bit down and we could have some nice rides.

Soooo how much do you think I should pay for this bike?
I wanted something between a winter commuter and a nice bike I can feel proud to have as first big big bike.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111772609786
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CBF125 - CB600F Hornet '12

[Undinist]

Linky no worky
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Current bike: K1100RS. Previous: CD200, GSX250, GT550, VFR750, K100LT, K1100LT, R1100GS, R1150GS, ZZR1100, Hayabusa, RSV Mille, MV F4 750S, R1, ZX-10, KTM Adventure 950S

[NJD]

has been removed, or this item isn't available.

Oh urm, time to look for another bike?

[daifuco]

Sorry guys I'm using a 7" tablet. I fixed the link


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111772609786[/url]
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CBF125 - CB600F Hornet '12

[NJD]

Look at it, v nice.

First thought was "you my friend will need Almax".

Can't contribute beyond that.

[Undinist]

Looks VERY nice. But if you commute on it through the winter it will need much maintenance and plenty of luck if it's not going to be tatty by April. Would it make more sense to get something a bit scruffier from a private seller for a lot less money? Perhaps with a full fairing so you don't have to clean cack out of all the engine crevices? (There's no right answer to this question, I'm just playing devil's advocate.)
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Current bike: K1100RS. Previous: CD200, GSX250, GT550, VFR750, K100LT, K1100LT, R1100GS, R1150GS, ZZR1100, Hayabusa, RSV Mille, MV F4 750S, R1, ZX-10, KTM Adventure 950S

[Rogerborg]

Perfectly reasonable choice. Price isn't bad for a dealer bike with that mileage.

Any explicit warranty, or just your statutory rights?

Tyre tread is visible but I can't really tell the depth.

First MOT was due on September 1st and hasn't been done. Presumably they've had it in since before then, so they don't have buyers queuing up. If they tell you that they do, then they're bloody liars, but then again... dealer.

Assume that any MOT they put on it means nothing and give it a good going over, but at that mileage you shouldn't expect to find much wrong.

No reasons that I can see not to have it.
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[daifuco]

Well it sucks passing the test in the beginning of the winter. With crash bars and protectors and a mountain of acf50 I expect it to survive.
I really want an ABS machine I do a lot of night riding and all conditions.
Edit: thanks rogerborg for the help.


I really like that the bike seems so well preserved with no crappy mods.
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CBF125 - CB600F Hornet '12

[Marclev]

[Marclev]

[Nobby the Bastard]

I'd offer them two grand and when they laugh walk away.

And keep walking away. It isn't worth any more than that.
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[daifuco]

The place has only 4 Google reviews! All of them 1 star out of 5!!!
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CBF125 - CB600F Hornet '12

[Rogerborg]