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Drunk E-bay session last night, spotted a Trike localy (luckily no BIN :  , so in the cold sober light of day i still realy fancy it  , am i right in thinking i can drive a Trike legaly with a car licence (also no helmet needed but i'd wear one anyway), seller says it's still regestered as a bike (no Q plate) what problems would this create ?, also what would it be like to insure ? (43 y/o, driving since 17) |
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The only way to find out what the insurance costs would be is to get a quote.
It will be worth double checking about trikes as far as I'm aware if it weighs less than 410kg it is classed as a bike and the fact the V5 states bike (not trike/ tricycle or three wheeled) you would need a bike licence. If it weighs over 410kg it should be classed as a car.
But as I said double check that because the laws on trikes are very complicated and last time I had to check my head nearly exploded.
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Kieran
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If the trike modifications are 'bolt on', as in the bike frame hasn't been modified for the axle and it can be returned to a bike, it's just a case if changing the taxation class to 'tricycle'. Dvla may happily change this or may request an inspection.
If its a full on permanent conversion, then it will be reregistered on a Q.
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My advice would be to go and ride it first! You're fine with just a car licence as long as it's registered as a trike, but if it's still registered as a bike (as you already said) then technically you should have a bike ticket.
My inlaws are bikers and so i've had the chance to ride quite a varied selection of trikes. I'd say almost all have suffered from head shake, a little on some and downright dangerous on others. I couldn't put up with it to be honest.
Joe
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If still registered as a bike then you will need a MSVA test on the machine to be DVLA legal never mind your licence !
Also insurers database will show it as a bike rather than a trike. If stopped by Police be prepared for minefield of potential trouble.
As I see it you will have riding a bike without a licence, possible invalid insurance due to not having licence / incorrectly registered, no MSVA test passed so not legal to use on public roads etc.
I'd say cancel sale and look for something already properly registered as a trike to avoid the hassle.
BTW anything registered as a Reliant but has a bike type frame isn't legal either so be warned !
Paul H
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Oddly enough I can see the appeal of that....Theres some nice bits on it and the whole thing works a lot better than a lot of trikes I've seen
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That is a hardtail ie no rear suspension. You had a lucky escape as they aren't very nice to ride and you'd soon get fed up of it if not a "hardcore" biker / triker. Make sure it had rear suspension next time you look Paul h |
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, so in the cold sober light of day i still realy fancy it 
, am i right in thinking i can drive a Trike legaly with a car licence (also no helmet needed but i'd wear one anyway), seller says it's still regestered as a bike (no Q plate) what problems would this create ?, also what would it be like to insure ? (43 y/o, driving since 17) 
