Import motorbike from S.Africa to UK
 

Hi all.....
Can anyone tell me if it's possible / easy to have a BMW motorbike exported from S.Africa and re-plated in UK.

Thanks alot for any answers.

All the best.

Dave.

I'm 99% sure you could
 

Dave,

I see no reason why not.
I've imported several vehicles into the UK, and it's not nearly as difficult as you might think.

If the bike was never sold in the UK (ie. a grey import), then there's a good chance you'd have to put it through an MSVA test, but this isn't a big deal.
The last bike I MSVA'd failed on the fuel cap protruding too much, but a new cap fixed that.

Send me an email if you're struggling and I'm happy to try and help.
What's the bike?

Hi Zen..
Thanks for the reply.
The bike is a 2002 1150GS. It's in particularly good condition with low k's.
I know the S.A authorities are a bit strict with regards importing vehicles into S.Africa, but i'm not sure about exporting. I'll have to do a bit of research.

Thanks for your offer of help. If i go ahead with this that would be much appreciated.

Cheers.

Dave

No problem, let me know if I can help

I assume this is for long term in use in the UK rather than for a tour?

Unless you are particularly emotionally attached to this bike, then given the price differential between bikes in South Africa and the UK and the shipping costs, I would suggest selling the bike in SA, buying an equivalent in the UK and pocketing the change. Although I appreciate if the rand keeps declining this becomes less attractive.