anth_85 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Anyone else considering taking their bike off the road in the current situation? 99% of the use of mine is for commuting and already hasn't moved for 10 weeks. I am now not doing that commute and won't be, likely for quite a while. My insurance expires on the 6th so I might save myself a few quid and not renew until I actually need to. I may do the same with the VED, but that will require a refund since I paid a year upfront, it's only £88 for the year so I am not sure if it's worth the hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 I did due to no MOT or TAX and illness then I got better and we are now allowed to go further for "exercise" so its now back on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Just remember that if you let the insurance expire and don't renew then you'll need to SORN it. If it's taxed but not insured the DVLA will be in touch with a fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anth_85 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Just remember that if you let the insurance expire and don't renew then you'll need to SORN it. If it's taxed but not insured the DVLA will be in touch with a fine. well that's a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxrob Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 I would never risk No Insurance, Bike thieves are always about. I was going to leave my Bandit SORN but will Tax it from June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anth_85 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 I have just completed it. Insurance lapses on June 9th, SORN from today. Pretty painless. I would never risk No Insurance, Bike thieves are always about. I was going to leave my Bandit SORN but will Tax it from June. My bike is in my garage, the front wheel is fixed to a ground anchor. As extra insurance, I'll remove the rear wheel, which I am tempted to refurb while it's off anyway. If someone wants it that badly to get into the garage, bust the chain attaching it to the ground anchor, bring their own wheel in order to move it, then manage to squeeze it past the car on my drive then they are welcome to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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