Legal Documents Needed to Ride a Scooter or Motorbike in the UK

So you've just passed your CBT- congratulations! Now you will need to sort out all the legal documents required for you and your bike to legally ride on UK roads.

VRD - Vehicle Registration Documents

This contains your personal details and the make, model, engine size and number of your bike as well as the year it was first registered. If you buy a second hand motorbike you will need to make sure you get this from the seller. If you buy a new motorcycle the DVLA will send you a VRD once the dealer has registered the bike.

Insurance

Every motorcyclist has to be insured to protect themselves and others when driving on the roads. There are lots of companies out there who offer insurance, you can read our advice what to consider before buying insurance or we can help you compare quotes?

MOT

Every motorcycle, moped and scooter over 3 years old requires a yearly MOT to check it is roadworthy. If it passes you will get a certificate , if it fails you will need to get its faults corrected before it can be legal on the roads again.

Motorcycle Tax

All motorcycles on UK roads must be taxed, the amount depends on your bikes engine size (CC). This will need to be paid every year either online, by phone or at a Post Office. You will need your motorbikes registration document and the logbook (V5C), proof of insurance and proof of a MOT if required.