would you buy a bike without an MOT
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Re: would you buy a bike without an MOT
Depends on what i see when I inspect it myself.
Obviously it would affect the price I'd be willing to pay.
Obviously it would affect the price I'd be willing to pay.
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Re: would you buy a bike without an MOT
That very much depends, on the bike, the age, the miles, the condition, the owner etc. I'd certainly buy one... But i'd want someone there with me if i were inexperienced who knows bikes and can look it over.
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Re: would you buy a bike without an MOT
If you have half an idea about whats tested in the MOT and confident enough to do similar test yourself then it might be worth a punt.
The motorcycle MOT is pretty simple.
If you're not mechanically minded, then you could end up buying a bike that needs loads of work to pass an MOT.
Some stuff is easy to check, like that the lights/indicators and horn all work and there's tread on the tyres, other stuff like checking wheel bearings and headraces are easy if you know how, but might be beyond some people.
The motorcycle MOT is pretty simple.
If you're not mechanically minded, then you could end up buying a bike that needs loads of work to pass an MOT.
Some stuff is easy to check, like that the lights/indicators and horn all work and there's tread on the tyres, other stuff like checking wheel bearings and headraces are easy if you know how, but might be beyond some people.
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Re: would you buy a bike without an MOT
Can't remember the last time i bought one that neede an mot...
Re: would you buy a bike without an MOT
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I have a friend who knows stuff about bikes..
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Re: would you buy a bike without an MOT
I don't know if that's a good or bad price for one, but nothing screams at me that I can seeTigs wrote: ↑Sun Oct 04, 2020 4:01 pmhttps://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 9903464934
I have a friend who knows stuff about bikes..
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Re: would you buy a bike without an MOT
You could always play the "put a test on it and you've got a deal" card.
Even offer to pay for the test.. if it passes.
Even offer to pay for the test.. if it passes.
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Re: would you buy a bike without an MOT
when I was selling my Honda recently, it had two months MOT left. But the seller wanted a years ticket. For the sake of the sale I put the MOT on it and it passed with flying colours (I knew it would) and he bought it with confidence. Emailed me last week to say he is loving it.
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Re: would you buy a bike without an MOT
When people list a bike on ebay and the like - do they expect the price to be knocked down a bit - and if so by how much.. I'm rubbish at all this negotiating malarkey
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Re: would you buy a bike without an MOT
Always haggle. Always.
I'd offer £650, with the reason being it's not got an MOT, with the hope of getting it at £700.
I'd offer £650, with the reason being it's not got an MOT, with the hope of getting it at £700.
Re: would you buy a bike without an MOT
My other option is a Honda CBR - with a full MOT - (passed 2 days ago) .. with 13K miles .. it's more money £1,150... similar age - slightly better condition. (to look at)
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Re: would you buy a bike without an MOT
I bought a Repsol Rep CBR125 for the wife almost 10 years ago now. Sound little bikes, but have a tiny oil capacity, so make sure it's got some evidence of servicing.
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Re: would you buy a bike without an MOT
Yep. That.KungFooBob wrote: ↑Sun Oct 04, 2020 3:57 pm If you have half an idea about whats tested in the MOT and confident enough to do similar test yourself then it might be worth a punt.
The motorcycle MOT is pretty simple.
If you're not mechanically minded, then you could end up buying a bike that needs loads of work to pass an MOT.
Some stuff is easy to check, like that the lights/indicators and horn all work and there's tread on the tyres, other stuff like checking wheel bearings and headraces are easy if you know how, but might be beyond some people.
Its relatively easy to check the potentially expensive stuff.
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Re: would you buy a bike without an MOT
800 quid for a 125 with no ticket that's been up the road?
He'll be lucky to get half that.
The clocks have 2 different mounting bolts, so they've been off.
That whole bike screams "Deliveroo"
He'll be lucky to get half that.
The clocks have 2 different mounting bolts, so they've been off.
That whole bike screams "Deliveroo"
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