How do I find out what the book value of my motorbike is (UK)?

Question

I have an immaculate L reg 1993 ZZR6 with 26,000 miles on the clock. My insurers say that if it was stolen or written off they would pay me the book value. How do I find out how much that is?

I did know about KBB but you don't have a ZZR in the states (or it isn't listed) and surely the UK insurers must use a source that is not subject to exchange rate fluctuations?

Answer 1

Your insurance company should be able to tell you. After all, it is the amount they are willing to pay.

Answer 2

I always recon that taking it in as if you were to part exchanging it will give you an indication of the trade value

Then compare that with the retail showroom prices in your area and that should give you a reasonable idea if you then wish to sell privately

The dealer will try to keep his value as high as possible in the hope that you are going to place an order. Little does he know that you have no idea of placing one

A little deceptive but drivers and riders do it all the time. You never know he might surprise you with a great deal and you might surprise hime with an even greater order

Good luck with it and ride safely

Answer 3

Insurance companies are referring to either the CAP Green Book or Glasses Motoring Guide when they talk about 'book value'

Answer 4

http://www.kbb.com/
Go down to the bottom and click Motorcycles
Then convert US Dollars to your monetary system
http://www.onlineconversion.com/

Answer 5

http://www.usedbikeguide.com/bible/