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Nearly 115,000 Older Motorcycles Aren’t Registered Historic

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Nearly 115,000 Older Motorcycles Aren’t Registered Historic

"When a motorcycle reaches the age at which it can qualify for Historic Vehicle taxation, does the DVLA automatically change its status – or does the owner have to do something?"

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The Real Risks Riders Face Every Day

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The Real Risks Riders Face Every Day

Motorcycles rely on balance, traction, and stability across two narrow contact patches. Any disruption to that contact—whether through a pothole, crack, or uneven surface—is transferred immediately through the bike.

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Current VED System Is Out of Alignment

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Current VED System Is Out of Alignment

There’s something quietly frustrating happening in the background of UK motorcycling right now, and most riders feel it every time the renewal reminder drops through the door.

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Motorcycles vs Cars UK 2026 – Are Bikes Really One Third Cheaper to Run and Worth Switching?

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Motorcycles vs Cars UK 2026 – Are Bikes Really One Third Cheaper to Run and Worth Switching?

There’s a growing disconnect between what drivers expect to pay and what they’re actually paying at the pump. Fuel prices remain stubborn, everyday costs continue to climb, and yet one group seems to be quietly sidestepping the worst of it—motorcyclists.

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Why Fixing UK Roads Could Cost £18.6 Billion – And Why Riders Are Still Waiting for Real Change

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Why Fixing UK Roads Could Cost £18.6 Billion – And Why Riders Are Still Waiting for Real Change

There is a figure that keeps surfacing whenever the UK’s road condition is discussed, and it has become impossible to ignore. £18.6 billion.

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