Does anyone have recent experience of importing & registering a motorcycle in the UK
I'm trying to understand the process and costs involved in importing my U.S. registered BMW F650 back to the UK. I bought it three years ago and have ridden it into the ground around North and South America but it clearly has sufficient sentimental value for me to consider importing it back to the UK where I am a resident.
Besides shipping costs I understand that I need to pay 6% duty and then 20% VAT on the value of the motorcycle + shipping costs + duty
I purchased the motorcycle three years ago for $8,000 and don't want to pay VAT on the initial purchase price since the true value is less than half that amount.
If anyone has any recent experience of this process or can recommend agents or shipping companies to help it would be much appreciated. Every $ or £ saved is important so air freight is almost certainly out of the question.
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