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Wed Nov 15, 2023 6:11 pm (Last edited: Wed Nov 15, 2023 6:26 pm)
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I cannot understand why owners such as two friends SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) bikes in the UK for up to 6months in the winter. Yes you save some road tax but you miss some great riding. I have said before some of my best rides have been in winter. Modern clothing keeps you warm and dry so you just have to avoid the odd few icy days. . I accept your bike comes back covered in mud and will need a clean. Also that leaf drop and gravel washed onto the roads by rain require care but if you are paying attentions and forward planning these should not be a problem. Bikes are a very expensive hobby even if you do not use them so why limit yourself to only half the year. |
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For those across the seas: what does SORN mean?
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I have to say I used to take my bike off the road from September to March, but the money saved versus the convenience of being able to jump on it if the car broke down or I just fancied a ride out made my just keep it taxed and tested throughout the year, especially with the winters basically getting warmer generally.
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if your tyres are making contact with asphalt then all is good. I live in a market town in Mid Wales and used to live in the Cotswolds. Both areas heavily reliant on agriculture and stone quarrying. Winter roads contaminated in mud, stone slurry, animal deposits and diesel are what put the willies up me. Gets the adrenalin and serotonin flowing though. As a friends says, "half the speed, twice the fun" but he's one of those mad fellows who likes riding around the Isle of Man in competitions on old bikes like a TZ250 and a ZXR750.
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We don't have SORN here you're either in for a year or you aren't as far as tax/MOT/reg go :)
Year-round riding enthusiast i.e. seasonal motorcycle popsicle.
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For me SORN is nothing to do with saving money. Carpe Diem! |
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Interesting topic, I have SORN’ed 2 bikes this winter which gave approx £100 refund based on the road tax expiry dates, not a great deal of money but having had a hip replacement I know I have 0% chance of riding until spring. Usually I leave the bikes taxed as I always like the possibility of a few winter rides. Finding the time for a ride and the inevitable need for additional time to remove all the salt, mud, cow muck and whatever else is on our county roads afterwards can be a challenge. I enjoy cleaning my bikes, but I think my wife sees it as an indulgence as she considers all the tasks I might be getting on with around house and garden! |
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Do you have to advise the insurance company about 'SORN' on a vehicle? |
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Zitat von Dave H im Beitrag #11 1. it is not a question asked when you get a quote 2. My Ageas policy does not mention SORN in any way. 3. There is a list in the policy of things you must tell them about e.g. changing your job, change of use e.g. to use for business. SORN is not on this list 4. For the insurer to use SORN as a reason to deny or reduce a claim, as this situation is not defined or mentioned in the policy contract that you and they agreed to, they would need to demonstrate that the lack of road tax was negligence on your part in terms of the claim. If a vehicle is SORNed you are unlikely to be involved in a road incident involving a third party liability, rather a fire, accidental damage (e.g. you drop something on it in the garage) or theft claim whilst the vehicle is parked. Not sure how they would manage to make that claim when all you have done is park the vehicle as laid out in your schedule. Insurance is not something mythical, it is just a contract between you and an underwriter that has to be a registered company. Brokers tend to be those that try to fob you off as most are only interested in the commission on the initial sale. If that happens just bypass the broker and go direct to the underwriter. Underwriters are the ones that employ loss adjusters. This is the person you negotiate with. Avoid a "claims handler" that your broker tries to refer you to, especially 4th Dimension.
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Zitat von Valks im Beitrag #8 I was out in the garage yesterday...a 60 degree day. The RS was sitting there, beautifully washed, waxed, fuel-stabilized and battery-tended, while covered with a soft cotton cover. I really had the itch to ride, given the 3-4 months it's likely to remain in hibernation. But I resisted the temptation, if for no other reason that I didn't want to have to clean the bike again, add fuel, etc. Call it a "character building" exercise in delayed gratification...but I hear what you're saying, Valks! |
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I’ve been told that here in the USA, your insurance should calculate the premiums based on how much you are expected to drive/ride. So places with winter conditions over several months should be getting a lower rate than those who can ride year round…all other factors being equal.
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Never even occurred to me to SORN my bike over winter, though I do usually go out once or twice between November and March, but last couple of years have been less inclined to do so, in part due to the washing and cleaning that is an absolute must after the ride, but also because the road conditions seem to be worse every year, or maybe that's just me more aware of the risks of winter riding as I get a bit older.... Last ride a couple of weeks ago nearly lost it on some mud. |
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