National Motorcycle DealersAssociation News
July 2014
// ‘We represent, you benefit’
Dear Colleague,
This month’s NMDA news contains all the latest motorcycle information, plus other issues facing the sector.
It is extremely positive to see that the motorcycle market inJune marked another great month with sales up 6.3%.
This month’s news also contains some concerning figures relating to motorcycle theft. We had hoped that following the introduction of the ‘Master scheme’, theft would be significantly reduced, however this doesn’t seem to be the case.
On a brighter note, we are pleased to announce that our latest aftersales and used motorcycle standards have now been finalised. Please see today’s news for more details.
I hope you enjoy this latest update.
Steve Latham,
Head of NMDA
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IN THIS ISSUE:
/- MOTORCYCLE MARKET CONTINUES TO GROW
- NMDA STANDARDS
- RIDING AN UNTAXED MOTORCYCLE AFTER THE ABOLITION OF THE TAX DISC
- HELP STOP MOTORCYCLE THEFT
- MOTORCYCLE THEFT AND RECOVERY
- NMDA MEMBERSHIP – YOUR ASSOCIATION BENEFITS
June marked another good month for the motorcycle market with sales up 6.3%.
Overall for the year-to-date the total power-two-wheeler market was up 11% – that’s 5348 more bikes sold than in 2013. Sales of most cc/power ranges of bikes were significantly high, with the only exceptions being the under 50cc which were down -4.5% on last year. Also, bikes from the 126-650cc range showed a minimal growth of 1.8% year to date – an increase of only 134 more bikes.
Most sectors in the style criteria did well with the 'naked' category showing the greatest demand with an increase of 37.3% so far this year.
There is a clear indication that the experienced riders/buyers are returning to the market. This is evident due to the sales of large capacity machines which saw registrations up 19.6% in the 651-1000cc sector and 17.9% in machines over 1000cc. We hope to see this trend continue through the second half of 2014.
NMDA STANDARDS
As a member of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association wecommit to these Aftersales Standards to give you confidence when using our services.
Our businesses employ expert technicians for the brands we represent. Our businesses use manufacturer-approved equipment, original parts or those which match or exceed manufacturer specifications and bespoke facilities operating to high standards of comfort, cleanliness and environmental compliance. We are committed to competitive pricing and always strive to ensure that we repair your motorcycle to a high standard at the first time of asking.
In short, our focus is on offering the right repair first time round by brandexperts at a competitive price. We employ the best staff who are technically proficient, properly trained and passionate about customer service and rider safety in whom you can trust.
All NMDA members are committed to these Aftersales Standards asprofessional manufacturer approved main dealers.
Copies of the standards will be sent to you with your renewal notices later this year however should you require a copy beforehand then please contact
RIDING AN UNTAXED MOTORCYCLE AFTER THE ABOLITION OF THE TAX DISC
With the abolition of the paper tax disc from 1 October 2014 motorcycles will no longer be required to display a paper tax disc. Motorcycle dealers will be at significant risk during road tests or whilst vehicles are collected or delivered, as driving an untaxed vehicle will be a criminal offence and will leave employees and businesses at risk of prosecution.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU
To ride or keep a motorcycle on the road you will still need to get vehicle tax and DVLA will still send you a renewal reminder when your motorcycle tax is due to expire. This applies to all types of vehicles including those that are exempt from payment of road tax.BUYING A MOTORCYCLE
From 1 October, when you buy a motorcycle, the road tax will no longer be transferred with the bike. You will need to get new road tax before you can use the vehicle.You can tax the motorcycle using the New Keeper Supplement (V5C/2) part of the vehicle registration certificate (V5C) online or by phone - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Alternatively, you may wish to visit a Post Office® branch.
SELLING A MOTORCYCLE
If you sell a motorcycle after 1 October and you have notified DVLA, you will automatically get a refund for any full calendar months left on the road tax.VEHICLE TAX REFUNDS
You will no longer need to make a separate application for a refund of vehicle tax. DVLA will automatically issue a refund when a notification is received from the person named on DVLA vehicle register that the:- motorcycle has been sold or transferred
- motorcycle has been scrapped at an Automated Treatment Facility
- motorcycle has been exported
- motorcycle has been stolen
- motorcycle has been removed from the road and the person on the vehicle register has made a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN)
- person on the vehicle register has changed the tax class on the vehicle to an exempt duty tax class
CHECKING THE TAX STATUS OF A MOTORCYCLE
You can check the tax status of any vehicle online,The information you need to activate your enquiry is:
- Registration number
- Make of motorcycle
The information you need to activate your enquiry is:
- Driving licence number
- National insurance number
- Post code on licence
For your information there is now an e-petition calling on the Government to do more about motorcycle theft. It needs 100,000 signatures before it may be conserved for debate in Parliament.
Please click here to view and sign the e-petition.
MOTORCYCLE THEFT AND RECOVERY
The authorities have indicated that thieves have become aware of bikes protected by the ‘Master’ scheme and are stealing older machines and also scooters from metropolitan areas.
Motorcycle Theft and Recovery 2006 - 2014 YTD
Including motorcycles, scooters and quads - Partially VIN Corrected
Year / Stolen / Recovered / Recovery Rate
2006 / 26608 / 12352 / 46.42%
2007 / 27348 / 12730 / 46.55%
2008 / 25961 / 11514 / 44.35%
2009 / 25893 / 10939 / 42.25%
2010 / 21928 / 8794 / 40.10%
2011 / 21933 / 8942 / 40.77%
2012 / 21160 / 8786 / 41.52%
2013 / 20612 / 8280 / 40.17%
2014 EST / 20316 / 8286 / 40.79%
2014 / Stolen / Recovered / Recovery Rate
January / 1491 / 585 / 39.24%
February / 1619 / 651 / 40.21%
March / 1757 / 746 / 42.46%
April / 1905 / 780 / 40.94%
NMDA MEMBERSHIP – YOUR ASSOCIATION BENEFITS
We support our members by providing the following free support services as part of your membership package.
- Legal Helpline
- HR Helpline & RMI Website
- Tax & VAT Advice
- MOT & VOSA Helpline
- Health & Safety Helpline
- Conciliation & Arbitration
We try to negotiate very competitive deals on a range of products and services that the members can use directly or as a benchmarking tool to get a better deal from their existing suppliers. The current deals include:
- Banking and credit card processing
- Telephones, mobiles and broadband services
- Gas and electricity costs
- Motor trader insurance
- Private health insurance
- Bad debt recovery
- Oils and lubricants covering most major brands
- Free waste collection that pays a minimum 6 pence a litre for waste oil