Skylined
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Registered: 27th Sep 05
Location: Sideways, Surrey
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Recently sold my astra gsi as I don't really need a car anymore - walk to work etc.
Having had a car for the past 6 years I'm missing the freedom but not the expense.
Looking at getting a 125 crosser or something for the odd trip to a mates house etc, I did my CBT last year.
Anyone know the rough costs for buying a decent one (couple of years old) and getting it on the road (23 yrs old, never insured a bike) - I did a quote on confused and cheapest insurance was over £400 which I was really surprised at. i've found confused to be shit on car insurance though so i guess it might be the same on bikes.
Any offers? 
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Sunz
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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For something like an RS125 1999 - 2006 your probably going to be looking at a £1000 plus, newer ones are like £1500+ 
Could get an NSR125 but they will be 1995 - 2002 I believe.
YZR 125 will be £2k+
DT125 look like they are £2k + as well..
Gilera Runner, ItaljetDragster 125 are all around the £1000 mark.
I'm glad I gave up on small engined bikes, they seem expensive for what they are.
E : Saying all that you could probably pick up something cheaper, cg125, or bad examples !
[Edited on 11-03-2012 by Sunz]
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Matty SRi
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Registered: 3rd Dec 08
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http://pistonheads.com/sales/3657829.htm
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nathy_87
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Registered: 14th Aug 08
Location: West Mids. Drives: koda Fabia VRS 5J
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Also get on bikechatforums (BCF) they are really helpful. Dont go for the normal 'car insurance' people you can get proper bike insurace cant remember who i was with now though. 
[Edited on 12-03-2012 by nathy_87]
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Russ
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hi friends
I have a Suzuki EN125-2A.
It was around £1k
It is £16 a year tax
it is£60 a year insurance (fully comp through Swinton)
I get 100mpg EASY.
It is very easy to work on and i can not recommended them enough.
Make sure your helmet is the safest one around. Take a look on the http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/ site. if it's less than 4 stars i wouldn't put it on my head personally.
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Baskey
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Registered: 31st May 06
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I bought a 2 year old Honda xr 125 with 3k on the clock for £1300
Over 16 months and 12k my costs were...
Tyres £125 for 2 (killed these green laning though)
2x oil and plug change £12
Tax fuck all (£20 or something silly)
CBT £80
Then you just have insurance/fuel/kit
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Skylined
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Registered: 27th Sep 05
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Cheers for the info, very helpful 
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