tourist buying/insuring/registering a bike in UK
Hi everyone,
I've been searching the HUBB and haven't been able to find the info I'm after. If any one can point me to it please do!
Im an australian looking to purchase a bike in the UK and ride it around europe for the next 12 months (could be anywhere else in europe if ktms are as cheap and registering is easier). I understand that to be leagal on the road that the bike must remain registered and insured in the country of origin...eg UK. after this time I'll consider importing it into Norway permanently (where i will work...yes i know that part will be pricey)
Is there a way that i can register the bike in the UK if i don't have a real address (can i just use a hotel address?). If so will i need to prove this address is mine by way of utilities/phone bills etc?
Can tourists get the appropriate insurance for registration purposes? will this cover me if (touch wood) i have an accident and injure someone/myself/damage property/damage the bike?
FWIW I dont really know any one that i can ask to use their address in the UK for registration purposes but I'm sure I'm not the first person trying to do this.
Many thanks for all your input
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