Post by: Brit182 on 15 October, 2020, 04:53:01 PM
Up until retirement at the start of 2012 it wasn't a consideration, snow was the only reason for not being in the saddle, during the working week at any rate. However, over the last few years I've been wondering if 12months Road Tax wasn't just a habit I've not got out of!
Question now, is the chance of the odd bright day on dry roads, worth the £40.00 I'll pay for it standing idle, virtually all the time and will I be kicking myself when one turns up? Not to mention Covid and all that entails, regarding being out and about anyway.
Post by: Art on 16 October, 2020, 06:56:15 AM
Just got my Vehicle Tax Reminder and another unexpected rise and we haven't been using the roads so much for the past 6 months. Whoops, what's that got to do with it? I forgot the Road Fund Licence was re-invented as Vehicle tax some time back. Anyway they're now robbing us in broad day light for £51.15 for 6 months and £93 for 12 months. I really don't understand how these costs are calculated especially when the £30 for 12 months Vehicle Tax for my car has been the same year after year for over a decade now. Maybe they forgot to revise the dirty little diesel class!
Post by: Crispy on 17 October, 2020, 12:21:40 PM
Post by: ivor hugh jarse on 18 October, 2020, 08:22:18 PM
March through August
April through September
June through October
Post by: jm2 on 20 October, 2020, 12:12:54 AM
Just SORN it when you want to (month end is useful) and tax afresh again when you want to next year. Easy as and they even send you a refund cheque (albeit that needs banking) in the post.
Being insured and hacing a current MOT ahead of next tax period helps thoroughly.
Post by: Steelworker on 20 October, 2020, 04:50:25 PM
I found that having a few beers prior to this action does help your finger not to linger to long with the mouse when hovering over the "pay now" tab.
Post by: Art on 20 October, 2020, 06:18:12 PM
Post by: moayling on 20 October, 2020, 07:06:29 PM
Post by: Kentcolin on 21 October, 2020, 08:32:17 AM
Post by: Rev Ken on 21 October, 2020, 11:05:55 AM
I only ride for pleasure and sadly over this year, due to catching Covid-19, plus looking after my wife who needed a week in hospital on oxygen, plus intravenous antibiotics, as it is taking time to recover her breathing, (But we feel blessed as I'm in my 80s and she had her 80th last week and we have both got through it!) every time I can get out for a ride is special.
So far as I am concerned, even if I get out two or three times over the winter on one of those crisp sunny days, stop somewhere for a bacon role with a large mug of steaming tea, (preferably outside sitting with other bikers) it is easily worth £20 a ride!
As you have retired, what are you going to do just looking at a sad looking bike eager to get out to play? Don't be cruel!
I presume you are somewhere in Kent, think of it, more room on your roads, and let's face it it is warmer in Kent than it is around the Borders where I ride!
You know it makes sense..... :300:
Rev Ken
Post by: Kentcolin on 21 October, 2020, 11:43:21 AM
I agree with you. On a crisp winter's day with no salt on the road £20 is a small price to pay for a ride.
I hope I'm still riding at your age but I'm sure it won't be on my Cbf1000.
Very best wishes to you and your wife
Post by: Rev Ken on 21 October, 2020, 06:53:44 PM
Originally Posted by Kentcolin ![[+]](https://www.cbf1000.com/vbicons/viewpostright.png "View Post")
Keep riding!
Rev Ken
Post by: edger on 21 October, 2020, 08:07:33 PM
No tax, No mot just insure it and put petrol in as and when the fancy takes you. you can go out on the coldest days you wont get cold as you wont want to go to far from home in case it dies
And if it dies you keep warm pushing :mfrlol:
Post by: edger on 21 October, 2020, 09:17:39 PM
Post by: Kentcolin on 21 October, 2020, 09:29:48 PM
Post by: edger on 22 October, 2020, 08:50:31 AM
BUT WHAT A HOOT when she runs
Post by: Kentcolin on 22 October, 2020, 09:16:32 AM
Ok so most of us own bikes that can get across Europe in a couple of days with comfort and reliability but smaller bikes are just so much fun. A friend of mine has just sold his Indian Chief because he loves riding his Enfield Interceptor so much.
Post by: moayling on 22 October, 2020, 03:04:00 PM