How much do you think I'll get? - SV650.org

30-06-05, 07:55 PM

Hello everyone

Unfortunately I've had to make a difficult decision about my finances and I’ve decided to sell my bike.

. Now I’ve made the decision, I need some advice on how much you think its worth.

It’s a 2001 (Y reg) Japanese import. The clock reads 45000. It was converted to miles when it read 35370 km which is 22096 miles. So add to that the miles that I’ve put on it and it gives a total of 31762 miles. Custom paint, full race system from Kenz Sports (http://www.kenz-pro.com/english/index.html), rear sets, Scott oiler and a Thatcham approved alarm.

Parkers give the following prices…

Independent Dealer £ 3070
Private Good £ 2845
Private Poor £ 2185
Part Exchange £ 2615

Right that’s enough typing, I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves...

So thats it, how much do you think I'll get?

30-06-05, 08:13 PM

Unfortunately not as much as you hope

Been trying to sell mine for a while now and as soon as I mention 27,000 miles suddenly no-one's interested

Forget the book prices and look around at other sv's and try and pitch yours around that. Unfortunately lots of expensive extras don't mean a greater value. You might find that you get more money by putting the bike back to standard and selling the extras on ebay.

Nice bike. Good luck.

30-06-05, 10:41 PM

nothing to do with the sale of the and prob a stupid question but how did you get just one of the lights on?

01-07-05, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by suzsv650

nothing to do with the sale of the and prob a stupid question but how did you get just one of the lights on?

Blown bulb??

The bike is an import and has a high mileage and unfortunatly you wont get the sort of price the book states. However it is a sweet looking bike and that should help

01-07-05, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by suzsv650

nothing to do with the sale of the and prob a stupid question but how did you get just one of the lights on?

Its a feature of Jap SVs. It has a projector unit.

OK, I'll admit the side light bulb has gone!

01-07-05, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by suzsv650

nothing to do with the sale of the and prob a stupid question but how did you get just one of the lights on?

on non UK bikes, only one bulb comes on when on dipped beam on the curvey's

01-07-05, 10:29 PM

I guess you are about to experience the flip side of buying a parallel/grey import. Cheaper at the front end and also you got to expect similar difference when you come to sell.The mileage is not going to help either.
She is certainly sweet looking though and if someone is looking for a bargain Sv, maybe yours could be just the thing? other than that do a trade in and get out of there quick!

30-06-05, 07:55 PM	#1
WildBill Guest Posts: n/a	How much do you think I'll get? Hello everyone Unfortunately I've had to make a difficult decision about my finances and I’ve decided to sell my bike. . Now I’ve made the decision, I need some advice on how much you think its worth. It’s a 2001 (Y reg) Japanese import. The clock reads 45000. It was converted to miles when it read 35370 km which is 22096 miles. So add to that the miles that I’ve put on it and it gives a total of 31762 miles. Custom paint, full race system from Kenz Sports (http://www.kenz-pro.com/english/index.html), rear sets, Scott oiler and a Thatcham approved alarm. Parkers give the following prices… Independent Dealer £ 3070 Private Good £ 2845 Private Poor £ 2185 Part Exchange £ 2615 Right that’s enough typing, I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves... So thats it, how much do you think I'll get?

30-06-05, 08:13 PM	#2
OF.uk Guest Posts: n/a	Unfortunately not as much as you hope Been trying to sell mine for a while now and as soon as I mention 27,000 miles suddenly no-one's interested Forget the book prices and look around at other sv's and try and pitch yours around that. Unfortunately lots of expensive extras don't mean a greater value. You might find that you get more money by putting the bike back to standard and selling the extras on ebay. Nice bike. Good luck.

30-06-05, 10:41 PM	#3
suzsv650 Guest Posts: n/a	nothing to do with the sale of the and prob a stupid question but how did you get just one of the lights on?

01-07-05, 10:29 PM	#7
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	I guess you are about to experience the flip side of buying a parallel/grey import. Cheaper at the front end and also you got to expect similar difference when you come to sell.The mileage is not going to help either. She is certainly sweet looking though and if someone is looking for a bargain Sv, maybe yours could be just the thing? other than that do a trade in and get out of there quick!