Every motorcycle must be registered for road tax, however not every motorcycle must pay this tax in 2022, these days the amount that the road user must pay is related to the CO2 emissions emitted by the vehicle, if you ride an electric motorcycle, you do not have to pay road tax but must still be registered.
As mentioned, the prices of road tax are collated with the CO2 emissions produced; usually, motorcycles are split into brackets relating to engine size and cubic capacity.
The way in which it is paid also affects the price with additions added for anyone who opts to pay monthly instead of annually and a higher charge for 6 monthly payments also.
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FAQs
Taxing a motorcycle has never been easier, all you’ll need to pay tax on your machine is the registration document aka the V5C, a green slip (V5C/2) if you are still waiting on the V5C or the logbook.
A valid MOT certificate for your motorcycle and motorcycle insurance.
Every year you will receive a notification that your tax is running out, if you normally pay by direct debit it will automatically renew and you do not need to do anything to update this.
There are a few ways in which you can pay tax on your motorcycle, often it isn’t too much hassle and can be done in a matter of minutes.
Online
Paying motorcycle tax online is a very simple process, simply head on over to the Government website with the previously mentioned documents and fill out the details and information including the V5C numbers, your registration number and your address. This is a 24/7 process that can be done whenever is easiest for you.
You will be given the option to pay this in either one single payment, 12 monthly instalments or bi-annual payments every 6 months and can set up a direct debit to cover these.
Over the phone
There is the ability to pay for your road tax over the phone thanks to a 24-hour telephone service on the number 03001 234 321, the limitation to this service is that it only allows you to make a payment that covers either six or 12 months. If you want to pay monthly or set up a direct debit you must go online or via the Post Office.
Post Office
There are various post offices across the country that allow you to pay tax, you are able to pay in a multitude of methods including cash and have the ability to set up a direct debit to pay in monthly instalments. You will need to have the relevant information as previously listed.
Tax exemptions
There are some motorcycles and instances where you are exempt from paying road tax in the UK, they are as follows:
- You ride an electric motorcycle
- You are disabled
Not only that but motorcycles that were registered before 1st January 1979 do not require tax. Hopefully, this has answered your questions relating to taxing your motorcycle.
