Would or Have you ever bought a bike CAT C/D?

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So has anyone ever bought a bike ABI Salvage category: D or C?
If yes, what did you have to do to make it road worthy?
How much did you save up on buying a salvage?
How much more is the insurance on a salvage bike? (Rough idea)

I'm looking at bikes and the price difference on some salvages compared to non-salvage is ridiculously big, I can do most of the fixes myself.
 
By what you are all saying, I will be better off staying away from write off bikes. I want to spend 2 years on 125cc to gain some NCB years and then go on something bigger, I guess no point in buying salvage.

P.S
Is it possible to buy CG125 or YBR 125 for around 600? Its only for commuting so it doesn't have to be the newest/prettiest bike. I was looking at RS125 2009-2011, but they're quiet expensive and most of them are all scratched up...
 
tom_e said:
I considered it but like you I don't plan on spending a long time on a 125 so rather than save a few hundred quid and then get spanked when it comes to sell it on I just bought a tidy one that will pretty much get me exactly what I paid for it when I come to sell it in 6 - 12 months.

You'll struggle to get anything less than £900, in much the same way small cars demand a premium because most first time drivers want one these bikes demand a premium because they're bomb proof and perfect for someone who's just passed their CBT.
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Did you already buy a 125? If yes, which one (make&model)?
The insurance is so expensive, 3rd party 387, TPFT 513
Still playing around with the options to see if I can get it down, the price seems quiet high especially when my postcode is Cat B (low risk).
 
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wazza300 said:
looks alright to me,you want to shop around a lot aswell for insurance

mce
bennetts
carol nash seem to be the best ones
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Bennetts won't even do a quote for me, carol nash is double what I get on confused.com. I don't think I'll find cheaper insurance than 380 ;)
 
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