Insurance for a rider who is 81 years old.

[paintman]

A good friend has sold his bike as it’s simply too heavy. He wishes to continue riding and has his eye on a Peugeot Metropolis three wheeled scooter. However his best insurance quote thus far is £1012 about three times what he was paying on his LT.
Can anyone recommend a company that might be able to help?

 

[Posh Pete]

Try a lightweight classic? This guy was riding a 250 Honda when I met him over a decade ago. He was 92 then. Classic insurance accrues no NCB but is usually cheaper?

 

[wessie]

Try ringing or visiting Howden (was Aplan) as they have actual branches so might put a bit more effort into finding a suitable policy.

 

[JH]

A good friend has sold his bike as it’s simply too heavy. He wishes to continue riding and has his eye on a Peugeot Metropolis three wheeled scooter. However his best insurance quote thus far is £1012 about three times what he was paying on his LT.
Can anyone recommend a company that might be able to help?

Get him to obtain quotes on a small lightweight conventional bike. I suspect part of the issue is that it is classed like a scooter and theft might be affecting the risk. Whereas a small lightweight might well prove cheaper, even better if it is a classic........

Food for thought.

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

I've got a mate who's 83 and still rides

He owns two full power V-Maxes and has a Bandit 600 for the winter

I will give him a call tomorrow and ask who he's insured with

 

[Hustler]

Age will not be a factor for Footman James insurance.
And suspect that Peter James insurance won't be an issue either.
Peter James is the recommended insurance with the vintage motorcycle club and 81 is on the young side for a lot of the members there.

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

I've asked the question and he has a multi bike policy with Allianz via Bike Sure

 

[Ex-Call Centre Chimp]

Do Saga do motorcycle insurance?