Sell Non-Running Motorcycle

A motorcycle that will not start can leave you unsure whether to repair it, keep it or sell it. You may know the reason it stopped running, or you may only know what happens when you turn the key. Either way, a straightforward description is more useful than a guessed diagnosis.

Use Sell Motorbike to enquire with We Buy Motorcycles about your non-running bike. Select Not running in the form and explain when it last ran, how it has been stored and any known faults. Whether the motorcycle is suitable for purchase must be confirmed individually, along with any proposed payment and handover arrangements.

Start with what the motorcycle does now

Non-running can describe several different situations. The engine may not turn over, it may turn over without starting, or the motorcycle may start briefly and then stop. It may have been taken out of use because of a known fault rather than a starting problem. Describe the situation that applies to your bike.

If you have not tried to start it recently, explain that instead of treating an older observation as its present condition. The last date it ran, the reason it was parked and anything that changed afterward provide useful context. Your enquiry does not need a technical diagnosis to be worthwhile.

Non-running details to include

The form collects the main bike details. Use the message field for symptoms and history that cannot be captured by a simple running-condition choice.

• Make, exact model, year and kilometres if known.
• When it last started and when it was last ridden.
• What happens when the ignition or starter is used.
• Any known battery, fuel, electrical or engine issue.
• Fault reports, repair recommendations and work already attempted.
• Storage conditions and how long it has been unused.
• Whether it rolls, steers and can be accessed at its current location.

Known faults and unresolved symptoms

When a fault has been identified

If a repairer has diagnosed an issue, describe the finding and mention any supporting report or invoice. Explain whether the recommended work was completed, partly completed or not started. If parts were removed during investigation, list what is missing and what is available separately.

When the cause is still uncertain

You can say that a fault is unknown. Describe warning lights, sounds, leaks or other observations without claiming they establish a particular cause. There is no need to keep attempting to start or move the motorcycle just to gather more information for an initial enquiry.

Stored bikes and incomplete repairs

Some non-running motorcycles have spent a long time in storage; others were recently used and then developed a fault. Explain which history applies. A bike's condition can change while it is unused, so mention visible corrosion, deteriorated trim, missing keys or other issues that are apparent today.

If work was started and then abandoned, give a clear description of the motorcycle's assembly state. An engine partly dismantled, wiring disconnected or components boxed separately are relevant details. Suitability cannot be established from the model name alone, and a general enquiry does not promise acceptance of every non-running or incomplete motorcycle.

From enquiry to a possible sale

1. Send a clear description.

   Begin with the make, exact model, year and current condition. Include your location and a contact number. These details establish which motorcycle is being discussed and give the enquiry a useful starting point.

2. Clarify the bike's history.

   Any further discussion can cover information that was missing from the first message, such as service records, damage, registration or accessories. Photos may help explain the bike; ask how to provide them after making contact.

3. Discuss the proposed terms.

   If the motorcycle is suitable, confirm the purchase details directly. An enquiry is a request for discussion, not an automatic offer or commitment to buy. Read and understand what is proposed before accepting.

4. Confirm payment and handover.

   Agree how payment, ownership documentation and any collection will be handled before the motorcycle changes hands. Timing and arrangements need to be confirmed for your particular bike and location.

Enquiries across our Australian service areas

Our listed service areas are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Newcastle, Ballarat, Geelong, Canberra, Central Coast, Wollongong, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba. Include your suburb and postcode rather than only the nearest major city. The bike's actual location matters when discussing any next step, particularly if it is stored at a different address from where you live.

You can submit the online enquiry outside telephone hours. If you prefer to talk through the details, call 0493 825 076 Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Tell us which bike you are contacting us about and whether there are circumstances that need explaining before a sale can be considered.

Send your motorcycle details

Use the enquiry form at the top of this page to enter your name, phone number, email, motorcycle make, model, year and running condition. The message field gives you room to explain kilometres, ownership history, modifications, damage, storage location and anything you are unsure about.

Start with the facts you have. If a document, date or diagnosis is missing, say so rather than guessing. Keep a copy of your enquiry details and confirm any proposed purchase, payment and handover arrangements directly before agreeing to proceed.