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Post by liffy16 on Feb 21, 2013 2:17:31 GMT 1
wondering what the general thoughts are on german ,italian imports of 350lc,s as long as numbers match and there original should there be much difference in value to a uk bike?
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Post by copper99 on Feb 21, 2013 9:56:51 GMT 1
There all made in Japan, so every bike is an import...
Ive bought loads of imports over the years and never lost anything vs a "UK" bike.
More importantly, if its all there and the price matches the condition/mechanicals, it wouldnt bother me.
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Post by higgsy on Feb 21, 2013 10:12:14 GMT 1
I reckon unless you really want a 'sold in the uk, olive green coating, back as it was when new' bike, then it doesn't matter one iota! If you want a bike to ride and turn into your own then from what I've seen they may be a better bet price and condition wise.
As said, they are all imports really.
My Zx9r was a 'European' model, they just change the headlights and clocks depending on which country the bike was heading to, same as the LC really, just a few differences due to local regulations
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Post by ducatidave on Feb 21, 2013 10:26:10 GMT 1
As copper99 infact most are in better nick than uk ones
I prefare um (got 2 German and Swiss)
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Post by ducatidave on Feb 21, 2013 10:27:49 GMT 1
Value not much I wouldn't say if it has uk reg
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Post by muttsnuts on Feb 21, 2013 19:20:38 GMT 1
just be aare the import rules are about to change, I've had a letter from Customs and Excise just the other day advising me about the changes
It won't be as straight forward as it use to be to get a UK reg, first you have to register it with customs and excise, then prove all or any VAT/import duites have been paid, wait for a certficate from them before you can go to DVLA and request a reg number, the vehcile will most likely need to be MoT'd and insured and also you will only get 14 days in which to advise C&E of the import
I think that's what it said, but that was the jist of it
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Post by ducatidave on Feb 21, 2013 23:07:48 GMT 1
just be aare the import rules are about to change, I've had a letter from Customs and Excise just the other day advising me about the changes It won't be as straight forward as it use to be to get a UK reg, first you have to register it with customs and excise, then prove all or any VAT/import duites have been paid, wait for a certficate from them before you can go to DVLA and request a reg number, the vehcile will most likely need to be MoT'd and insured and also you will only get 14 days in which to advise C&E of the import I think that's what it said, but that was the jist of it Do u know when these changes will apply ? Got Swiss bike u c not regd |
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Post by liffy16 on Feb 22, 2013 11:46:46 GMT 1
yea ive got to register my dt175mx best get it done this month then and thanks for the feedback on 350's
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Post by ducatidave on Feb 22, 2013 12:51:01 GMT 1
How long we all got b4 this comes in ?
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Post by muttsnuts on Feb 22, 2013 15:46:56 GMT 1
hereyago, the new rules etc  |
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Post by loctite on Feb 22, 2013 21:19:00 GMT 1
i am presuming vehicles over a certain age and from the EU will be waved for vat as is the case at the moment,i cant see them getting too involved with 30 year old bikes,how would you supply this info.......?
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Post by muttsnuts on Feb 22, 2013 21:57:47 GMT 1
while no VAT is generally payable on older/second hand vehicles you still have to submit a customs and excise declaration to state that no VAT is payable, so regardless of whether VAT is due or not, you will still need to follow the new guidelines
HTH
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Post by loctite on Feb 22, 2013 22:08:13 GMT 1
well that doesnt seem too bad does it,again i presume a form to fill in and get signed? ive only one left to do and it runs but looks shit so new tyres and mot quick....lol where can i get tyres for a mk1 lc80......
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Post by steelerd on Feb 22, 2013 22:42:09 GMT 1
darrrn i need to get two of mine done haha  love the imports tbh usually got al the lovley bits on them |
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Post by spencerd on Feb 22, 2013 23:19:03 GMT 1
Was there any 'UK specific' changes?
My UK Bandit had carb de-icer connections whereby non UK versions did not!
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love the imports tbh usually got al the lovley bits on them 