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Old 5 Dec 2021
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to sell or not to sell
I have had a previous experience on buying a foreign motor vehicle and as pan euro explained it is correct conforming to the standards of the nation you choose to buy, give it up you won't get a certificate of compliance on a Colombian moto
I have a Colombian registered moto in my name although I can ride it anywhere is not a problem as long as I adhere to regulations to the country I am entering no problem But I cannot sell it legally in a foreign country Free Trade is a mythical realm for individual people with no connection with trade commercial
I hope this helps leave it in Colombia and buy another bike Any way it makes good conversation
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...But I cannot sell it legally in a foreign country...
You are 99% correct.

To "split hairs" (meaning, to be overly precise), you could sell your Colombian registered motorcycle in another country, if the other country permitted the vehicle to be imported and you paid the applicable import duties, but the purchaser would probably not be able to register the vehicle (meaning, obtain a licence plate for it and operate it on public roads) due to the previously mentioned problem of the Colombian motorcycle not conforming to the emissions regulations of the country.

Different countries have different policies about importation of a non-conforming vehicle. Some countries will let you import the vehicle if you pay the duties, even if the vehicle cannot be registered. In such a case the vehicle could be used off-road only, or broken up for salvage. Other countries will not allow you to even import it for spares purposes if it doesn't qualify for emissions and safety norms.

From the seller's perspective, all that matters is whether the seller can legally import the vehicle. From the buyer's perspective, the buyer needs to be certain that the vehicle can both be imported and registered (plated).

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plated Colombian
when you buy a Colombian moto the plate never leaves the motor vehicle system
weather the moto is dead or alive , a plate is issued when the moto is new and it is the lets say the identification of the moto, when you sell a moto in Colombia the plate stays with the bike this is not like North America that issues a new plate every time you buy a new Mode of transportation to use on public roads
I have bought and sold many vehicles in Canada and you have a choice weather you want a new plate or use the one off the vehicle you sold of course registered in your name in the same province if you buy from another province that you dont live in then you pay taxes and are issued a new plate. I used get away with this living in NWT No taxes on purchases from provinces south Buying in Alberta was slick because they are tax exempt. Colombian moto sold in a country other than Colombia well lets say you just wasted your time Beware buying a South American moto in CA where ever that is
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entering mejico you have to pay import taxes.can't really remember how much.
sold my dr 650 german registered to some mexican guy ,92000km,for a1000$.
just told the guys from the hotel about it and next day the bike was sold.
no big problem at all.
suerte y salud
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when you buy a Colombian moto the plate never leaves the motor vehicle system
weather the moto is dead or alive , a plate is issued when the moto is new and it is the lets say the identification of the moto, when you sell a moto in Colombia the plate stays with the bike this is not like North America that issues a new plate every time you buy a new Mode of transportation to use on public roads
I have bought and sold many vehicles in Canada and you have a choice weather you want a new plate or use the one off the vehicle you sold of course registered in your name in the same province if you buy from another province that you dont live in then you pay taxes and are issued a new plate. I used get away with this living in NWT No taxes on purchases from provinces south Buying in Alberta was slick because they are tax exempt. Colombian moto sold in a country other than Colombia well lets say you just wasted your time Beware buying a South American moto in CA where ever that is
Not only the plates. The whole history of the bike stays with the bike. E.g all non payed fines.

The registered owner is responsible for paying all taxes, fees of all kinds (including parking and speed tickets), insurance. Get the vehicle inspected and....

Any outstanding issues follows the vehicle to the new owner. Something to watch up for, if buying a used motorcycle in Colombia.

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The simple answer to the original question is:

You can't sell a Colombian registered bike outside Colombia
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