Buying a category D bike

GothicGhost · 8 Jul 2014 at 08:37

I am looking at a bike today a Yamaha XJ 2001.

Not sure if any problems you can have buying a cat D bike ?

Prubs · 8 Jul 2014 at 08:42

Look here

http://www.motorcycle.co.uk/articles/insurance/insurance-writeoff-categories

GothicGhost · 8 Jul 2014 at 16:05

Thanks.

So from what I have read so far I have nothing really to worry about just check the normal stuff you would when buying used?

Snaggle · 8 Jul 2014 at 17:36

why buy a cat d when these are cheap as chips anyway ? plus the xj is an awfull bike

ttaskmaster · 8 Jul 2014 at 18:37

My FJ was an economic write-off. They reckoned £3500 to fix. I managed it with £600.
Just check it closely and, if possible, get a copy of the examiner's report.

GothicGhost · 9 Jul 2014 at 10:49

Thanks guys.

Two of friends came with me and checked it over for me as they know what to look for.

All was good and I got the bike for £600. I don't know if that over priced for a cat D but the bike seems in good condition.

Cheers

ttaskmaster · 9 Jul 2014 at 12:38

It's perhaps a little expensive for that bike, but you *are* right in the middle of The Season...

Hope the refurb goes really well and look forward to the finished photos!!

GothicGhost · 9 Jul 2014 at 14:23

As long as it works for a long time I will be happy and I can easily mount a gun boot on the back rack

Just got to sell the gsx now when I have put all the fairings back on lol.