Category C 1100

[Brewers Whoop]

Hi All

Local garage (actually an independent car dealership, with a 'not bad' reputation) has a '99 1100 claimed to belong to one of the partners, for sale. 43K miles, some but not comprehensive history, reasonable spec (ABS, grips, panniers). Asking price is £3.4K.

The 'but' is that it is a Category C write off. Haven't forked out for an HPI search, but will if I decide to look into it further. It seems to have had about a year or so of use since being written off and repaired, but am unable to confirm that without a close look at all the documentation.

Seller breezily claimed that Cat C was 'cosmetic damage only', but actually it isn't. Can't remember the exact official wording, but it is along the lines of 'serious damage, but may be repaired and returned to use'

Is there a way to determine exactly what the damage was? Will an HPI check give any indication of this?

What would be your advice/experience/opinion on this bike. Inclination is to walk away, but the tight-git side of me whispers that there could be a bargain to be had.

 

[motobiker]

As somebody said in another post... the 1100 is the bargain bike at the moment.

I would walk away from that..the price is silly money.

Would still be silly money if it were a Cat D... let alone a Cat C.

'uneconomic repairs'


Ive seen bikes with less miles and full history and toys for that kinda money.

 

[Nin]

There are plenty of excellent cat C bikes around, but they should be cheaper - cos when you come to sell it people will react just like what you have.

That price is way over the top. Halve it? But check it really is a cat C. I bought one, and found out later that it was a Cat A. (To be fair the seller didn't know either).

 

[motobiker]

the tight-git side of me whispers that there could be a bargain to be had.

I came across this on my wanderings.... ebay 330116113624



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[banzai]

I came across this on my wanderings.... ebay 330116113624



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nah this ones nicer 270116605719

 

[The Other PaulG]

My perfect nick late '98 1100 with 24k on the clock is probably worth no more than £3600 realistically... so why pay almost that for one with serious question marks around it?

Just to be clear, mine's not for sale....thanks!

Paul G

 

[Brewers Whoop]

Thanks for replies chaps, but I think I may have phrased my questions badly. I wouldn't dream of paying anywhere near the asking price for this bike. The main thing I was wanting to know was whether an HPI check will reveal detailed information about why the bike was written off, such as the insurance assessors report. I'd like to be able know the full extent of the damage, before deciding whether to open the batting with some derisory offer.

 

[DavidHale]

If there are no supporting documents for the repairs that have been made, or they are incomplete, then I would walk away.

 

[The Other PaulG]

Thanks for replies chaps, but I think I may have phrased my questions badly. I wouldn't dream of paying anywhere near the asking price for this bike. The main thing I was wanting to know was whether an HPI check will reveal detailed information about why the bike was written off, such as the insurance assessors report. I'd like to be able know the full extent of the damage, before deciding whether to open the batting with some derisory offer.

Aah, OK that makes sense.

Still, it's the right decision to go for an 1100 though...!

Seriously, I know we all love our bikes and think that our own particular model/colour's best, but my 1100 just hauled me, my 'sturdily' built nephew and a ton of luggage around Morocco, 3000 miles over 14 days including some piste work (try that 2-up!)... before zapping back up through Spain at an indicated 95mph all the way, without a moment's hesitation or problem.

I love it and I honestly couldn't ask more from a bike, all for under £4k...

Sorry about the hijack, I just get a bit emotional sometimes...!

 

[Vern]

That old ringer still going then

 

[The Other PaulG]

Old ringer...

Yep, the decrepit old nail's still hangin' in there...

 

[The Other PaulG]

...and she's still having a bit of fun along the way too!