Sell Unwanted Motorcycle

A motorcycle can become unwanted for many reasons. You may have changed the way you travel, moved house, bought another bike or stopped riding a machine that once suited you. Keeping it in the garage can leave you with the same unanswered question: what is the practical next step for selling it?

Sell Motorbike gives you a way to explain the bike to We Buy Motorcycles and discuss whether a purchase may be suitable. Include the make, model, year and present condition, even if it has not been used recently. An older age or a period in storage is something to describe rather than hide.

A useful starting point for an unused bike

Begin with where the motorcycle is now and how long it has been out of regular use. There is a difference between a bike ridden occasionally and one that has sat untouched for several years. Tell us which situation applies and whether its current condition is known.

You do not have to turn an unwanted motorcycle into a polished advertisement before making contact. A clear account of what it is, what you know about it and why you are looking to sell is enough to start the conversation. If another person has been looking after it, explain which details you can verify yourself.

What to tell us about an older motorcycle

An older bike may have records, original parts or changes made over several owners. Include the information available to you and mark anything you do not know. The aim is an accurate description of the complete motorcycle.

• Make, model, year and odometer reading if available.
• How long it has been stored and when it was last ridden.
• Whether it currently starts, runs or moves freely.
• Known repairs, modifications and missing components.
• Available keys, service records and original parts.
• Registration status and where the bike is located.

Storage history and present condition

Describe the storage situation

Mention whether the motorcycle has been under cover, outdoors or moved between locations. Describe visible corrosion, deteriorated trim, leaks or damage rather than assuming storage has had no effect. If the battery is flat or fuel condition is unknown, note that as part of the enquiry.

Separate known facts from assumptions

A bike that ran before storage may not be in the same condition today. If it has not been checked recently, state when it last ran and leave its current running condition as unsure. There is no need to invent a diagnosis or attempt to start it simply to fill in the form.

Complete bikes, accessories and unfinished plans

Unwanted motorcycles sometimes come with spare parts, a collection of accessories or an unfinished restoration plan. Describe the motorcycle itself first, then list the additional items you would like to include. Explain whether the bike is assembled, partly dismantled or missing anything important.

If you intended to repair or restore it but have changed direction, say what work was started and what remains incomplete. Whether that particular motorcycle can be considered for purchase must be confirmed directly. A general enquiry page cannot establish acceptance of every older, incomplete or modified bike.

From enquiry to a possible sale

1. Send a clear description.

   Begin with the make, exact model, year and current condition. Include your location and a contact number. These details establish which motorcycle is being discussed and give the enquiry a useful starting point.

2. Clarify the bike's history.

   Any further discussion can cover information that was missing from the first message, such as service records, damage, registration or accessories. Photos may help explain the bike; ask how to provide them after making contact.

3. Discuss the proposed terms.

   If the motorcycle is suitable, confirm the purchase details directly. An enquiry is a request for discussion, not an automatic offer or commitment to buy. Read and understand what is proposed before accepting.

4. Confirm payment and handover.

   Agree how payment, ownership documentation and any collection will be handled before the motorcycle changes hands. Timing and arrangements need to be confirmed for your particular bike and location.

Enquiries across our Australian service areas

Our listed service areas are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Newcastle, Ballarat, Geelong, Canberra, Central Coast, Wollongong, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba. Include your suburb and postcode rather than only the nearest major city. The bike's actual location matters when discussing any next step, particularly if it is stored at a different address from where you live.

You can submit the online enquiry outside telephone hours. If you prefer to talk through the details, call 0493 825 076 Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Tell us which bike you are contacting us about and whether there are circumstances that need explaining before a sale can be considered.

Send your motorcycle details

Use the enquiry form at the top of this page to enter your name, phone number, email, motorcycle make, model, year and running condition. The message field gives you room to explain kilometres, ownership history, modifications, damage, storage location and anything you are unsure about.

Start with the facts you have. If a document, date or diagnosis is missing, say so rather than guessing. Keep a copy of your enquiry details and confirm any proposed purchase, payment and handover arrangements directly before agreeing to proceed.