Classic motorbike probate valuations only £99
HMRC-compliant classic motorbike
valuations delivered online in 2-3 days.
For motorbikes built before 2000. No inspection needed, just add photos and we’ll handle the rest.
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Online or in person valuation? Both Available
Swift Values provides classic motorbike probate valuations online or in person. Most classic motorcycles, scooters and mopeds can be valued accurately from photographs, saving the estate time and money.
What counts as a classic? We class any motorbike built before 2000 as a classic. Records for older bikes are much patchier, so our valuers cross-check more sources to reach a reliable figure. If the bike was built in 2000 or later, our standard motorbike probate valuation is the right service.
Online Valuation – £99
The best option for most estates. A qualified valuer personally assesses the images and details you provide. Photograph the bike using our guide, share the registration, mileage and any known history, and receive a full HMRC-compliant valuation within 2–3 days.
In-Person Valuation – from £298
For exceptional motorbikes where condition, originality and provenance materially affect value at the highest level; rare classic motorcycles, important racing bikes, concours examples, significant collections or bikes with specialist restoration history.
What we can value
Classic motorcycles, scooters and mopeds built before 2000. What counts as a classic?
CLASSIC MOTORBIKE VALUATIONS
Classic British Motorcycles
Triumph, BSA, Norton, Royal Enfield, Ariel, Velocette, Matchless and other British motorcycles from across the 20th century.
Japanese Classics
Collectable Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha models from the 1960s to the 1990s, including early superbikes, two-strokes and bikes with growing collector demand.
Classic Scooters & Mopeds
Vespa, Lambretta and other classic scooters, along with older mopeds and lightweight bikes from makers such as Honda, Yamaha, Puch and Raleigh.
European Classics
Classic Ducati, Moto Guzzi, BMW, MV Agusta, Laverda and other European motorcycles, including early sports models and touring machines.
Harley-Davidson & American Classics
Older Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles, classic cruisers and American touring bikes where originality, condition and modifications can affect value.
Pre-War & Vintage Motorcycles
Veteran, vintage and pre-war machines, including early British makes and rare survivors where originality and provenance play a big part in value.
Classic Off-Road & Trials Bikes
Twin-shock trials bikes, classic scramblers and early motocross and enduro machines, including road-registered and competition-only examples.
Restoration Projects & Stored Bikes
Barn-find motorcycles, non-running bikes, SORN vehicles, incomplete projects, partially restored bikes and machines kept in garages or outbuildings for many years.
Collections & Racing Bikes
Private classic collections, rare models, period race bikes, specials and imported machines where provenance, originality or specification may need closer consideration.
“Valuations are the biggest single area of risk, accounting for a large part of our compliance checks. You are strongly advised to instruct a qualified independent valuer.”
Source: Inheritance Tax Toolkit, HMRC, Published July 2018
Your classic motorbike probate valuation in 3 easy steps
Swift Values provides a simple, best-value way to meet your probate valuation obligations. Here’s how it works:
Add photos and bike details
Add the reg number, mileage, photos and any paperwork or history you have. No need to research the value yourself.
We assess the bike properly
Our experienced valuer reviews the bike’s condition, originality, MOT history and market evidence, not just the registration.
Receive your HMRC compliant report
Typically delivered within 2-3 working days and prepared under Section 160 IHTA 1984 – ready to submit with confidence.
How to photograph your classic motorbike
A few clear photos are all we need to value your bike accurately. No specialist kit, just a phone and good light.
We’ve kept it simple so anyone can do it well. Watch our founder, Mark Littler, draw on 20 years’ experience to show you exactly how to photograph your classic motorbike for a probate valuation.
See exactly what you’ll receive
Every Swift Values report is a professionally formatted PDF, ready to submit with your probate application. It includes:
Classic motorbike valuation based on real condition, originality and market evidenceRegistration, MOT and vehicle history checksValuer notes to detail specificsSection 160 compliance statementSigned declaration for IHT400Specialist valuer credentials
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Why executors choose Swift Values for classic motorbike valuations
Most online motorbike valuations are not designed for classic bikes.
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What’s included in your probate valuation?
Our £99 online valuation covers most classic motorbikes, scooters and mopeds built before 2000, from British and Japanese classics to restoration projects.
If a motorbike requires specialist assessment, such as a rare classic, racing bike or significant collection, we’ll explain this clearly before any further work begins.
Service
Classic motorbike
Retrospective Valuation (for gift calculation)
Cherished Number Plate (where requested)
Price (inc. VAT)
£99
£99
£99
For most estates, our £99 online classic motorbike valuation is all that’s needed. If the bike appears unusually rare, heavily modified, part of a collection or likely to need deeper specialist research, we’ll tell you before doing any extra work.
Fair use policy
Is there a limit to what’s covered in our fee?
No. Our £99 fee covers a full valuation and report for the classic motorbike you submit. Last year, 99% of our valuations were completed at the headline price and needed no further research.
In the 1% of cases that need more work, the only thing that changes is how precise the figure is. With vehicles, the higher the value, the more is riding on the figure and the more work it takes to pin it down. If a bike turns out to be a rare pre-war machine or has racing history, we’ll still value it for £99, but the initial valuation may need to be expressed as a wider range, for example, £40,000 to £90,000. That gives you a reliable indication of where the bike sits in the market, but narrowing it further may require more detailed research into its history, originality and provenance, comparable auction results or an inspection in person.
If the estate is comfortably below the inheritance tax threshold, a wider range usually makes no practical difference. You can use the top figure and move on. If inheritance tax is due, a narrower figure can make a big difference. For example, further research might narrow a range of £40,000 to £90,000 down to £60,000. Using £60,000 rather than the £90,000 top figure takes £30,000 off the value of the estate, and at 40% inheritance tax that means £12,000 less tax to pay. Our valuer will explain what would be needed to narrow the figure down and what that would cost. You can then decide whether to go ahead. Nothing extra happens without your agreement.
Ready to start your probate valuation?
Only £99. Delivered in 2-3 working days.
HMRC-compliant – guaranteed, or your money back.
Questions? Call the office on 0330 088 4099
A classic motorbike is often one part of a wider estate. See everything we can value for probate, from house contents and jewellery to cars and number plates.
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