Motorcycle History Check
Check finance, stolen status, write-off records, mileage and MOT history for any UK-registered motorbike in one £15 report.
Included in your report:
- Stolen status
- Outstanding finance
- Accident & write-off
- Mileage issues
- MOT history
- Previous owners
See the bike history before you buy.
This is how a flagged record appears in your report, drawn straight from official records.
Theft Status
Theft record found
Recorded as stolen
Finance Status
Outstanding finance
Outstanding finance
Example data shown. Your report will show the recorded history for the reg you check.
What a motorcycle history check helps you spot.
The risks that cost buyers the most are the ones you cannot spot on a test drive. These are the ones the report puts in front of you.
Stolen markers
Bikes are stolen far more often than cars and are easy to move on. Checking police records is the first thing to do.
Outstanding finance
A financed bike sold privately can still belong to the lender. Confirm there is nothing left to settle.
Accident and write-off history
A dropped or crashed bike can be rebuilt to look clean. A recorded category tells the real story.
Why a used motorcycle is worth checking by registration.
A Carpeep motorcycle check runs the same official UK records used for cars, matched to the bike's registration.
A used motorcycle is checked the same way as any other UK-registered vehicle: by its number plate, against official records. The bike has a DVLA registration, an MOT history once it is three years old, and can carry finance, theft or write-off markers just like a car.
Bikes carry their own risks too. They are stolen more often, ridden hard, dropped and rebuilt, and they change hands quickly in the riding season. A history check by registration is the fastest way to see what a seller may not be telling you before you part with cash.
What to check on a used motorcycle.
These are the specific things worth confirming before you put any money down.
Theft is common on bikes
Motorcycles are stolen at a far higher rate than cars and are quick to sell on. A stolen bike can be seized from a buyer who paid in good faith, so checking the police marker against the registration is essential.
Outstanding finance
Plenty of bikes are bought on finance. If the agreement was not settled before sale, the lender can still have a legal claim, and a private seller has no way to clear that for you on the spot.
Accident and write-off history
A bike that has been dropped, crashed or written off can be rebuilt to look presentable. A recorded write-off category tells you an insurer has already paid out on it.
Mileage and hard use
Once a bike is three years old it has an MOT history, and the recorded mileage at each test lets you check the odometer is genuine and the bike has not been clocked.
Check a motorbike before you buy.
Enter the registration to see the key facts before you go any further.
- Instant results
- All checks included
- £30,000 data guarantee
What a motorcycle history check covers.
Every Carpeep report runs the same checks against the registration, using official records from the DVLA, DVSA, insurance industry, UK finance lenders and the police. We do not create, edit or estimate any data.
Finance
Flags outstanding HP, PCP or conditional sale agreements recorded by UK finance lenders, so you know whether a lender still has a legal claim.
Car finance checkAccident and write-off history
Shows any recorded accident or insurance write-off marker (Cat A, B, S or N) from insurance industry records, with the category and date.
Write-off checkStolen status and identity
Checks UK police stolen vehicle records against the registration, and shows plate changes, the recorded details and the last five characters of the VIN to help you spot a cloned or mismatched car.
Stolen car checkMileage history
Builds a mileage timeline from DVSA MOT readings so you can spot drops or inconsistencies that point to clocking.
Mileage checkMOT history
The full DVSA test history: pass and fail results, advisories and the mileage recorded at each test.
MOT checkKeeper & import status
DVLA keeper history, import and export markers, plate changes and the recorded vehicle details.
Import checkWhen to run a motorcycle history check.
Run the check before you ride out to view a bike, and again before you pay any deposit. In the busy spring and summer riding season, good bikes sell fast and there is pressure to commit quickly.
Most bike sales are private, so there is no dealer warranty and little comeback. The finance and stolen results are the two you want confirmed before any money changes hands.
Motorcycle History Check FAQs
How do I run a motorcycle history check?
Enter the motorcycle's registration number and Carpeep runs a full check against official UK records covering stolen status, outstanding finance, write-off markers, mileage from MOT records, MOT history and previous keepers.
Can I check if a motorbike has been stolen?
Yes. The report cross-references police records and flags any theft marker recorded against the registration. This is one of the most important checks on a bike, because theft rates are high.
Can I check if a motorcycle has outstanding finance?
Yes. The report flags any finance agreement recorded against the registration. A financed bike sold privately can still legally belong to the lender until the agreement is settled.
How do I check the accident history of a motorcycle?
The report shows any insurance write-off marker recorded against the bike, with the category and date. A rebuilt bike can look clean, so the recorded history is the reliable check.
Do I need the registration number to check a motorbike?
Yes. The check is based on the UK registration number, so you need the plate to run it. It works on any UK-registered motorcycle once you have the reg.
Don't buy a motorcycle you haven't checked.
Enter the registration and get the key facts before you commit.
- Full vehicle history
- No account required
- £30,000 data guarantee