I've been told that if you take the bike apart (saddle, front wheel, etc) you can avoid some of the tax.
2007-05-01 22:11:02 · 5 answers · asked by The G. 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Even if you could reduce the tax, there is still import duty and brokerage charges to pay, plus of course, the actual cost of shipping the bike over her.
As it is a private import, the bike will need an S.V.A. test before you can register it for Bristish roads- this costs around £1,000.
As mentioned above, unless it's a really, really rare model, it works out cheaper to buy one in the U.K.
2007-05-02 01:34:03 · answer #1 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry Far Canal but, 95% of American bikes ever made are still on the road, waiting for the breakdown truck :-)
Buy a proper bike
2007-05-02 13:04:03 · answer #2 · answered by Dave M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone's pulling your plonker - that loophole was sealed ages ago - by the time you buy it - ship it - pay duty on it - it's just as cheap to buy one here.
Get one from Europe - and import it - not as expensive and you can ride it home to save on shipping - my mate did and saved about Two Grand
2007-05-01 22:16:22 · answer #3 · answered by jamand 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I looked into it, to get a bike for me fella and its just not worth it. It'll cost just as much.
2007-05-01 22:20:56 · answer #4 · answered by Bikerbabe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy it in Belgium and ride it home !!
2007-05-01 22:26:11 · answer #5 · answered by nicemanvery 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋