What affects your motorbike valuation?

When it comes to selling your motorcycle on WeBuyAnyBike, there are several factors we consider when offering you a motorbike valuation.

We have put together a quick list to help you to understand what can affect your bikes value and what you should do as an owner to maintain its value and get the highest possible offer when you’re looking to sell your motorbike.

1) Mileage

It goes without saying that the more miles you’ve got on the clock, the less you can expect to get for your bike. However, if you do rack up a higher mileage on your beloved motorbike, then that makes its service/MOT record even more important so we can see how it has been maintained and what work it has had done.

2) Mechanical Condition

The mechanical condition of your bike will be assessed by our experts to check everything is running as it should. As an owner, it is important you avoid any mechanical issues by doing regularly maintenance including changing the oil and checking your brake and coolant levels. Checking your battery life and tyres are also vital in keeping your motorbike running smoothly and preventing any long-term defects.

3) Aesthetic Condition

As we all know, first impressions count for everything. A motorbike with no dents, scuffs or scratches on its bodywork will always result in a higher valuation when you come to sell your motorbike with WeBuyAnyBike. It is therefore important to regularly give your bike a thorough clean to protect the paintwork and to make it really shine when you want to sell your bike.

4) Service / MOT record

Having regular services is a crucial factor in maintaining your bikes value. It will not only ensure that everything is running as it should, but it will also allow us to see that your motorbike has been maintained and looked after. The length of your MOT is also vital, so make sure there is a healthy amount of time left when it comes to sell your motorbike.

Remember, any work carried out on your bike means nothing without the paperwork, so make sure you keep this safe.

5) What else?

It’s not just these factors that affect your motorcycle valuation.. The number of previous owners, modifications, insurance history and even the time of year are also considered when it comes to finding out your motorbikes selling value.

Now you understand what affects your motorcycles value, why not find out how much your bike is worth? You can sell your bike by using our valuation form for an instant quote. Just enter your motorbike registration number and mileage to get started.