Question about importing/exporting vehicles to UK/ EU countries .
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Hello enthusiasts. I realize what I'm asking isn't exactly what this section is about, but I'm hoping laws will be the same or at least similar for most motorized vehicles(and that you're familiar with them).I want to purchase a motorcycle, and in a few years hopefully move to the UK for a bit. I checked online to see if I could just purchase the bike over there to save me shipping costs, unfortunately It isn't sold anywhere besides by few private sellers, and some used models. Like so :
[URL="http://motorbikes.yakaz.co.uk/kawasaki-klr-650-for-sale-uk"]http://motorbikes.yakaz.co.uk/kawasaki-klr-650-for-sale-uk
E[/URL]ventually I figured out the reason they aren't sold anymore is because they didn't pass the EU's stricter emissions testing.
Does this mean the bike is completely barred from the country? Or is there a way I could bring it with me?
I appreciate any input, thank you.
in the UK, as far as I'm a aware motorbike MOT doesn't cover emissions, so you might be fine.
Any car over 20 years old counts as a classic, and thus doesn't need an emissions test come MOT time - and you don't pay road tax. I don't know for sure, but I would think it applies to bikes as well.
As long as it starts, stops and goes and the lights work you'll have no problems importing it.
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