Before you buy a used motorbike off eBay, Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree, read our advice, you could save yourself a lot of cash and a fair amount of hassle. Depending on the age of the bike there will be different things you should think about and focus on. This checklist gives you a set of points to run through, this could help you avoid buying someone else’s money pit, and will mean the seller knows you are a serious purchaser.
Buying a bike younger than 2 years old is your best bet. This will mean the previous owner has taken the brunt of the depreciation. Also, the bike won’t yet need an MOT and it may even have some of its warranty left. If you are buying a bike that is upto 2 years old, look at these aspects:
Never forget your gut feeling when buying a used bike, regardless of whether you are an expert or not, you should be able to tell how genuine the person selling it is.
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