buying a bike with just the V5C?!?!?!? URGENT!!!!!!!!!!

[Nat]

should have been the default! you guys are slipping

Agree completely!  Considering getting home insurance with Confused.com so I can get a toy and modify it to look like Johnny 5...

[Carbon_ZX6R]

should have been the default! you guys are slipping

Agree completely!  Considering getting home insurance with Confused.com so I can get a toy and modify it to look like Johnny 5...

[Ninjagirl]

Sensible answer - don't touch it with a barge pole until he has the V5.  Also does he have service books etc?

Second question - has the barrel got a screwdriver sticking out of it.  If so, walk away.

Thirdly - you KNOW the risk you're taking if you do.  It's your choice and yours alone to accept that, but it's a silly risk to take really.

HPI check?

[Carbon_ZX6R]

Ive got it now hpi is clear , ktm database is clear , I think it may have a new ignition though as both keys apear to be brand new..

[Coxy]

So it hasn't got an MOT, it hasn't been run for ages, it needs a new tyre, it has a new ignition barrel, the mileage is different from what you were told, the lad bought it without thinking he needs a licence, its cheaper than all others of a similar age.

Seems legit.

[Carbon_ZX6R]

So it hasn't got an MOT, it hasn't been run for ages, it needs a new tyre, it has a new ignition barrel, the mileage is different from what you were told, the lad bought it without thinking he needs a licence, its cheaper than all others of a similar age.

Seems legit.

vin comes back clear there's no markers at all on it , all possible checks have been done only actual discrepancy is it comes back as red...... but I don't pay much attention to that as my repsol cbr was listed as yellow.....

[the invisible dog]

 

...all possible checks have been done

Not roadworthy, even if it runs - "check!"
Possibility that it won't run - "check!"
Serious indications of suspect history - "check!"
Wrong colour - "check!"
VIN and engine numbers applied in matching crayon...? 

[Tiiimmmaaayyyy]

What's that saying about a fool and his money?

[Carbon_ZX6R]

What's that saying about a fool and his money?

well we will see at the mot tomorrow

[Ninjagirl]

So it hasn't got an MOT, it hasn't been run for ages, it needs a new tyre, it has a new ignition barrel, the mileage is different from what you were told, the lad bought it without thinking he needs a licence, its cheaper than all others of a similar age.

Seems legit.

vin comes back clear there's no markers at all on it , all possible checks have been done only actual discrepancy is it comes back as red...... but I don't pay much attention to that as my repsol cbr was listed as yellow.....

walk away.

Whatever you do, don't you dare post a thread in (insert timeframe here) asking what to do as the po po are at your door asking about you handling stolen goods and why you bought a bike without a V5.

[Carbon_ZX6R]

So it hasn't got an MOT, it hasn't been run for ages, it needs a new tyre, it has a new ignition barrel, the mileage is different from what you were told, the lad bought it without thinking he needs a licence, its cheaper than all others of a similar age.

Seems legit.

vin comes back clear there's no markers at all on it , all possible checks have been done only actual discrepancy is it comes back as red...... but I don't pay much attention to that as my repsol cbr was listed as yellow.....

walk away.

Whatever you do, don't you dare post a thread in (insert timeframe here) asking what to do as the po po are at your door asking about you handling stolen goods and why you bought a bike without a V5.

ive already bought it according to the dvla the reg and frame match up and its not reported as stolen

[Dom1]

Its just not the only one with that reg and frame number.....

[Carbon_ZX6R]

Its just not the only one with that reg and frame number.....

don't start! the thoughts crossed my mind! im hoping there are some honest yet slightly suspicious people in the world , ive managed to put the speedo in mph now a total of 5600miles.....

[Ninjagirl]

[Carbon_ZX6R]

chances are it will be legit but there's possibly some hidden mechanical problem...