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Vat on a used motorbike from the UK help

  • 18-06-2021 10:45am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3


    Hi, I’m currently looking at bringing in a used (2012) motocross bike from the Uk. I have done this before brexit but I’m wondering is there anyway at all to avoid paying vat on the bike?
    Thanks


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,704 ✭✭✭mountain


    Hi, I’m currently looking at bringing in a used (2012) motocross bike from the Uk. I have done this before brexit but I’m wondering is there anyway at all to avoid paying vat on the bike?
    Thanks

    If you bring a bike that was registered in the north you won’t have to pay VAT.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 609 ✭✭✭Hillybilly4


    It's a motocross bike so unlikely to be road registered.
    Short answer, no...unless you "smuggle" it by road from the north ;)


  • Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,957 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    Bring it in dismantled as parts, it'll save some duty (if not classed UK manufactured). You'll still have the VAT to pay though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,450 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    It's a motocross bike so unlikely to be road registered.
    Short answer, no...unless you "smuggle" it by road from the north ;)

    This


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 936 ✭✭✭mondeoman72


    If it is not registered or for the road. Stick it in a van and go HHD-Belfast or Liv- Belfast on the ferry. Then when you get a chance, declare it for VAT purposed. Dont forget now.....


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,545 ✭✭✭Green_Martian


    Whats the crack with importing an older bike, as in 30 year bike would you have to pay VAT on the price you bought it for?

    Or could you get a transport company to throw it in the back of a van and bring it over on the ferry? Are there any still working due to Covid??

    Be interested to know as thinking of picking up a GPZ900r and can't find any here in Ireland unless im blind :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,450 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    Whats the crack with importing an older bike, as in 30 year bike would you have to pay VAT on the price you bought it for?

    Or could you get a transport company to throw it in the back of a van and bring it over on the ferry? Are there any still working due to Covid??

    Be interested to know as thinking of picking up a GPZ900r and can't find any here in Ireland unless im blind :p

    You can't VRT without the VAT and Duty being paid


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 936 ✭✭✭mondeoman72


    Whats the crack with importing an older bike, as in 30 year bike would you have to pay VAT on the price you bought it for?

    Or could you get a transport company to throw it in the back of a van and bring it over on the ferry? Are there any still working due to Covid??

    Be interested to know as thinking of picking up a GPZ900r and can't find any here in Ireland unless im blind :p


    Errr,, want a lend of my glasses?


    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1595582780688381/permalink/2984379048475407/?sale_post_id=2984379048475407

    :):)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,545 ✭✭✭Green_Martian




    I would never have looked on FB, checked the usual Adverts and done deal but not FB


    Looking for one as a project bike, 3k bit out or range for me, also looking for 84 A model if i can get one.


    Can see one on ebay in UK for under 1k, so wondering what vrt would be plus if there is someone who can collect it and bring it over for me



    Thanks for the link, that looks nice and clean that bike esp for an 88


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,545 ✭✭✭Green_Martian


    You can't VRT without the VAT and Duty being paid


    Cheers, wasn't sure thought only vrt to change over registration was needed for older bikes


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