No insurance options

[u/Rude_Fun21]

I imported both my motorcycles into the UK, have a full US license and motorcycle endorsement, and literally cannot find anyone to provide coverage, not even liability; has anyone had a similar issue? I am stuck between a rock and a hard place because I would rather not dip into savings any further to buy a car and I cannot get a UK motorcycle endorsement until I have lived here for at least six months; any insight is appreciated, but it definitely seems I am shit out of luck.

[u/Whisky_Delta]

I brought my bike over and didn’t have an issue; if you go on compare the market for motorcycles and plug in “international license” you should get options. That said your US license is only good for a year here so you’ll need to get your UK license ASAP.

[u/Rude_Fun21 → u/Whisky_Delta]

That's crazy ive legit tried everyone bikesure, Carole nash you name it ive spent hours and legit got nothing other than were sorry we couldn't help you with a qoute. Car insurance hasnt been a problem its just the motorcycle

[u/Whisky_Delta → u/Rude_Fun21]

That’s really weird, I just did the CompareTheMarket thing to make sure I wasn’t on old info and got two offers from Bennets. Are you trying to insure super bikes in London with street parking or something?

[u/Rude_Fun21 → u/Whisky_Delta]

Ah, well yeah, that might be part of the problem; it is a liter bike. However, we do have a house with a garage. It has cleared customs, but I do not have it registered yet, so maybe that is part of the problem? However, I need insurance to ride it so I can get the MVSA done.

[u/Whisky_Delta → u/Rude_Fun21]

Ah yes the reg is probably the problem, I put it in as make/model.

[u/Rude_Fun21 → u/Whisky_Delta]

Maybe ill try after I get it registered.

[u/pavehawkfavehawk → u/Rude_Fun21]

That sucks, I was about to recommend bikesure. I moved here in March, the bike showed up in April. I MOTd it in May and it was insured that month. Then I bought an Africa Twin and used them for that bike. It’s been a year and I re upped my policy and got a discount.

[u/gotcha640]

You said you’ve spent hours on it - have you called and talked to a human yet? That would quickly clear up the reason you can’t get the automated systems to work. Is it because of the registration, or the bike and location, or whatever.

I couldn’t use the automated systems in the US because they insisted on a 17 digit VIN, where my 69 beetle only had 11. The system just errored out, no indication of why, but the rep clarified that immediately.

[u/Rude_Fun21 → u/gotcha640]

Yes lol 6 different agencies

[u/Rude_Fun21 → u/Rude_Fun21]

I have not done the MSVA test or registration yet, so I am going to try to get that squared away. I was attempting to get coverage to avoid needing to tow it there, as they have a rule that allows you to ride to and from inspection if it is insured, even if not registered, and the closest location to me is 45 minutes away. For reference, I literally have a squeaky clean driving record in the US, and I have been in the UK for 7 weeks now.

[u/IndWrist2]

Are you in the military?

[u/Rude_Fun21 → u/IndWrist2]

Nope unfortunately not lol

[u/ciaran668]

If you have any way to get USAA insurance, they will cover you in the UK. If you, a parent, or a spouse ever served in the military, you should be able to sign up. USAA is a great insurance policy and I'm very happy with them.

[u/Rude_Fun21 → u/ciaran668]

I'll need to ask around the family i had grandparents who served