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Pricing up your motorbike
You’ve no way of knowing if you’re being offered a fair price for your bike if you have nothing to compare it to. That’s why it really pays to do your research.

A great way to get a handle on the market value of your bike is by using the specialist online resources now available.

Websites like eBay and BikeTrader enable you to search quickly and easily for similar bikes to yours, while contacting specialist nationwide dealerships will be able to help you form realistic expectations of the kind of price they’re willing to pay.

It’s worth remembering that mileage, condition, service history all affect the value of your bike so you’ll need to take this into account when setting your price.

Get your paperwork in order
If your bike is over three years old you’ll need to have your current MoT certificate ready to show to any prospective buyers. It’s also a good idea to have your bike’s handbook and full service history - including any receipts for repair work - neatly in order as it will demonstrate that your bike has been carefully looked after.

Once a sale has been agreed, you’ll need to fill in the slip at the bottom of your V5C log book and send it to the DVLA to notify them of a change of owner.

It’s all in the presentation
As anyone who works in a vehicle showroom will tell you, the presentation of your bike can make a huge difference to its resale value - often running into thousands of pounds.

If you want your bike to create the right impression, it’s important that you invest a little time and attention in removing signs of wear and tear along with dirt, stains, spots, scratches and blemishes.

You’ll also need to check that all the lights are working, clean and lubricate the chain and change the oil.

Showroom standard results can be easily achieved at home if you invest in some of our professional vehicle valeting products.