With no major drop in values over the quieter months, retail values are expected to firm up as demand increases, according to Rob Hobson, of vehicle-history research firm My Motorcycle Check.
“The new market maintained its positive start to the year with 16,282 machines registered on the 15 plate during March, an increase of more than 11% for the same month last year. Overall, the market is running at just under 12% up for the year to date. Of the top 10 models, four are over 125cc. The impressive Yamaha MT-09 Tracer, which fits well with current demands, sits in second place. The 651-1000cc engine capacity sector is showing the biggest growth and the naked style sector continues to grab market share.
“The value of aftermarket accessories is an interesting factor. We’ve seen a couple of bikes recently with all the extras – suspension and exhaust upgrades, Power Commanders etc. – where the ticket price didn’t reflect what must’ve been a substantial outlay. One of the joys of bike ownership is personalising your ride. Just remember that beauty is in the eye of the beholder – those pink anodised nuts and bolts won’t be to everyone’s liking when the time comes to sell!”
My Motorcycle Check’s parent company, CDL Vehicle Information Services, performs over a million look-ups a day for companies including AutoExpress, CompareTheMarket, Confused.com, Go-Compare, Moneysupermarket, Swiftcover, Tesco Compare and WhatCar?.
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