Just like cars, buying a used bike is a painstaking task as mostly it takes a considerable time. You start by checking online, and the best platform for this purpose is obviously PakWheels Used Bike Section. After liking one, you contact the owner, set a time, and check the bike during the meeting. Now, in many cases, the pictures and reality are different, so you start your search again.
Then you also ask your friends and family whether they know someone who’s selling a bike or visit markets for used bikes in your city. Finally, you come across the one you’re ready to make the payment for. Before paying the money, always, we repeat always, ask for documents. Without its documents, the bike has no value.
Check these documents thoroughly, take an expert friend with you, double-check them, then make a final decision. Here are the essential documents you need to check before buying a used bike.
Registration Book
This is a small booklet with blue color or green-colored pages. First, check whether it is an original or duplicate one. If it is a duplicate, then the bike’s rate should come down. Then check whether it is damaged, washed, or some pages are missing.
Never buy a bike that doesn’t have a registration book. Sometimes the seller will tell you he has a colored photocopy of the book, and it’s not an issue. Guess what? It is an issue and a serious one, so back out from that deal.
Bike File
Then comes the bike file, which has different important documents, including the buy deed, transfer letter (if the bike has been sold before), and invoice. Check the documents in detail and ensure they are not forged, overwritten, or fake. These documents will tell you from where the bike was bought for the first time, with engine number and chassis number.
The Registration Book also has the engine and chassis number. Don’t forget to cross-check engine/chassis numbers on bike and registration files and see whether they match or not. If not, never buy that bike. Every bike has a unique chassis and engine number, and imposed/mismatched numbers potentially mean the bike is stolen.
Bike Card
The government has now replaced Registration Book and File with the new smart card. This CNIC-sized card has all the related information, i.e., owner’s name, bike number, chassis, and engine number. The authenticity of this card is easy to check and easier to keep. So, if the bike is a newer model, ask for this card, check it, and then decide.
Number Plate
Always check whether the number plates are genuine or not. It’s not that hard to judge the originality of the plates as government-issued number plates look unique compared to the aftermarket ones. Sometimes, people remove the original number plates to keep them safe from any accident or theft. While buying a bike, always ask for the original number plate. If the seller doesn’t have it, don’t buy that bike as it will create issues for you in the future.
MTMIS
Check the authenticity of the bike online. Before making the final deal.
- Go to MTMIS.
- Enter the bike’s registration number and match the online data with number plate, book, and file.
This will also show the bike transfer status, ownership, engine number, token tax, body-color, current status, and date of the first purchase of the bike.
Police Record
This can be a bit of trouble for you, but it is essential to keep you safe from any potential legal problems. Visit the nearby police station and check whether there is a police report on the bike or not. As per Excise official, there is no online system to check this issue. However, if there is a theft report, the Anti Vehicle Lifting System (AVLS) of Punjab police will block the vehicle from the Excise database.
We hope that this article will be helpful for you. Again, always check the documents mentioned above before buying a used bike.
