I, like many of us, cruise ebay looking at euro sites. I’ve bought parts from Italy (including a brand new Valentini 2-1 still in its box recently!). But has anyone bought a complete bike in Italy and bought it back to the UK?
It seems that although we are in the EU free-trade is a myth when it comes to vehicles, guess it’s to stop stolen vehicle just disappearing.
I just find it very tempting, a 2 week holiday tour in a rental van, come home with enough toys to keep me entertained for years!
Simon
Buying in Italy
Re: Buying in Italy
Most of the information and necessary links are here http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Bu ... DG_4022583
Worth noting that if the bike is over ten years old it doesn't appear to need the special 'vehicle approval' - just be able to pass an MoT. But these things change all the time and I haven't checked out all the links for the most current info ..
Good luck!
Worth noting that if the bike is over ten years old it doesn't appear to need the special 'vehicle approval' - just be able to pass an MoT. But these things change all the time and I haven't checked out all the links for the most current info ..
Good luck!
Re: Buying in Italy
Old Morinis should be Ok as long as proof of age is available. In 2004 I made the mistake of buying a Voxan that had been registered in France in 2000 but only had 3 kms on the clock. Not 10 years old and not type approved for the UK so needed an MSVA test and an MoT because it was over 3 years old. Also treated as 'new' and subject to tax because of the low mileage even though 4 years old.