Chicken or egg? - SV650.org

Seeker · 14-09-23, 04:39 PM

I have encountered a problem when trying to insure my new bike.

1) DVLA won't register the bike without insurance
2) Insurance company (Bikesure) won't insure without a registration.

I know what the reg will be once it's registered but dealer says telling insurance company ahead of it being registered will cause a problem.

I can't believe this is a new problem that has never been encountered before.

I'll try again tomorrow.

Grant66 · 14-09-23, 05:02 PM

You can insure on the VIN you just need to find somebody who knows that

Had something similar bringing my German car home.

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Seeker · 14-09-23, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grant66

You can insure on the VIN you just need to find somebody who knows that

Had something similar bringing my German car home.

Sent from an S20 using Tapatalk with that kin cr4p blocked

Good to know, thanks. I'll try that tomorrow.

Seeker · 15-09-23, 08:50 AM

It seems that Bikesure say that they don't check the registration number with the DVLA so much ado about nothing.
However, I think that a charge of £230 to take the Yam off and add the GSX is extortionate. I did a quick Comparethemarket and could get a single policy on the GSX for £140. Bikesure refused to budge on their quote and I'm in a hurry so they got their pound of flesh. I don't recommend Bikesure though.

14-09-23, 04:39 PM	#1
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,069	Chicken or egg? I have encountered a problem when trying to insure my new bike. 1) DVLA won't register the bike without insurance 2) Insurance company (Bikesure) won't insure without a registration. I know what the reg will be once it's registered but dealer says telling insurance company ahead of it being registered will cause a problem. I can't believe this is a new problem that has never been encountered before. I'll try again tomorrow. __________________ 2016 SV650AL7 2023 GSX-8S

14-09-23, 05:02 PM	#2
Grant66 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Preston Posts: 652	Re: Chicken or egg? You can insure on the VIN you just need to find somebody who knows that Had something similar bringing my German car home. Sent from an S20 using Tapatalk with that kin cr4p blocked __________________ Formerly known as Gajjii Previous Bikes: Red Sk1 Curvy, Red MT-07. Current Bike: Black MT-09.

15-09-23, 08:50 AM	#4
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,069	Re: Chicken or egg? It seems that Bikesure say that they don't check the registration number with the DVLA so much ado about nothing. However, I think that a charge of £230 to take the Yam off and add the GSX is extortionate. I did a quick Comparethemarket and could get a single policy on the GSX for £140. Bikesure refused to budge on their quote and I'm in a hurry so they got their pound of flesh. I don't recommend Bikesure though. __________________ 2016 SV650AL7 2023 GSX-8S

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