Newbie price advice please

Hi everyone - another newbie here....

I am currently still riding a good old CG125, but am in the process of doing Direct Access and getting an SV650S on many peoples' recommendations...

So - I have a found a 55 plate (Jan06 reg'd) SV650S up for sale at £3000 ono

It is completely standard with only 3000 miles on the clock, 1 lady owner and is in very good, tidy condition...

Please could someone advise what a fair price for this bike is?

I'm considering buying it in advance of getting licence as it looks like a good deal and is exactly what I am looking for - I know the seller is prepared to take an offer and, given the time of year, and am sniffing a potential bargain...

cheers,
James

I would say that £3000 is a fairly good price for a 2 year old bike with only 3000 miles. The SV650S seems to hold its value between £2200 and £3200 depending on mileage and condition. THat bike is barely broken in.

Buy it, you won't look back.

[embee]

Easiest way to check out reasonable prices is look at the MCN adverts

[Biker Biggles]

Bikes take a drop at two years old when the warranty runs out.
They also dont sell at this time of year,hence you have a buyers market.
Id offer 2500 and hope for a deal.

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

Bikes take a drop at two years old when the warranty runs out.
They also dont sell at this time of year,hence you have a buyers market.
Id offer 2500 and hope for a deal.

cheers - my thoughts exactly...

are there any tell tale signs of known/impending problems?

[yorkie_chris]

Yes, when you get a little more experience you'll probably realise just how silly it was to buy a pointy.

wot`s so silly about buying a pointy?Do you mean curveys are better?

[yorkie_chris]

Yup

[Biker Biggles]

Check the service history.Should have had one at 600 miles and another at twelve months.The 600 mile one is very important,the twelve month one less so at that mileage,but can be a good bargaining point.Look at the consumables such as tyres,brakes and chain,and look for any scratches or damage that might have been caused by a drop.It should be in good nick at that mileage.

[yorkie_chris]

+1 for that.

If the chains knackered, its £100, if the tyres are showing canvas, it's £150.

All of a sudden that bargain isn't so much of a bargain!

You can see the brake pads if you look down the forks, check theres some left on them. TBH with that mileage I don't think there'll be any wear to speak of so long as they have actually oiled the chain once in a while.