Motorcycle Theft In Uk
In 2000, The Police National Computer (PNC) recorded over 35,000 motorcycles being stolen in England, Wales and Scotland.
We have been informed that scooters and mopeds stand at a much higher risk of theft compared to motorcycles. To put you in the picture, we have added a small table of the stastics.
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Scooter / Moped / Motorcycle Engine Capacity (cc) |
Number Of Bikes Registered with DVLA |
Number Of Thefts |
Theft Per Every 1,000 Bikes Registered |
|
Moped/Scooter (49-100cc) |
304,260 |
16,151 |
53 |
|
101–200cc |
106,682 |
5,043 |
47 |
|
201–300cc |
58,059 |
1,001 |
17 |
|
301–400cc |
60,818 |
1,024 |
17 |
|
401–500cc |
61,595 |
390 |
6 |
|
501–600cc |
167,410 |
2,139 |
13 |
|
601–700cc |
49,345 |
393 |
8 |
|
701–900cc |
154,693 |
1,318 |
9 |
|
901–1050cc |
94,522 |
900 |
10 |
|
1050cc |
101,070 |
598 |
6 |
|
Total Motorbikes |
854,194 |
12,806 |
15 |
|
Grand total |
1,158,454 |
28,957 |
25 |
Judging from the bike theft figures above, you can understand why insurance companies are raising their insurance premiums. A lot bikers get penalised for no reason.
If vehicles keep getting stolen in a certain area (this includes cars, vans & bikes) the area is classed as a high theft risk area. Insurers will raise the premium or some insurance companies and brokers will not even insure vehicles in the area.
Quote Bike will be adding articles on bike safety and security. We will be offering online advice on how to secure your bike to prevent motorcycle theft. Please come back soon.....
Last edited: 20/12/2005
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