Help on importing?!?!?!
 

Anyone got an idea on the cost to import an unregistered bike is?

When I mean cost, an idea as to how much it would cost to make it road legal in the UK (I understand there is an SVA that the bike would have to go through etc...).

Cheers

Paul

A bike shop just round the corner from work is converting a brand new US-spec fireblade for the UK. The customer paid the same in dollars as it costs in pounds here.

Don't know whether you would have to pay VAT or import duty but the prep costs can't be that much (worst case you need a new headlight, best case a couple of reflectors).

Sorry, just realised that I haven't answered your question at all - I'll get me coat...

It'll be about the same as a car I guess? Might be worth searching the net for the car process as this will have been talked about a lot.

I think you need the SVA, pay duty (10%), pay VAT (17.5%), register it with DVLA, plates made up etc.

Try this link for more info from VOSA:

VOSA info

loads of info here mate ....

http://www.thailovelinks.com

urghhh!!!! None of those men look remotely thai to me

and I also need to speak to you in a professional capacity if you're can fit me into your very busy schedule...

[Edited on 30-3-2005 by chicken]

yeah, call me, i'll find a "window" in my schedule for you.

It's my understanding that Ducati UK will assist their dealers in providing the necessary parts and conforming labels/certifying documents for importing some US models to the UK. The pipes, headlights, reflectors, speedometer and emissions certification is different. You'll probably need to replacing the left switch assembly, the headlight (for left side of the road riding) and the speedometer (to read KPH), and computer EPROM (for emissions). They will then do all the paperwork necessary to verify you have a UK specification bike.

Had a look a importing a Triumph T160 once the cost of shipping, when you can find someone who will talk to you, made it unviable really.

We still use MPH in the UK, it's just the rest of europe that use kph

look into buying an exhaust for the car
guy said he will ship it as a gift to avoid import duty
said he'll even encose a card:sing: