Quote Originally Posted by Trev_P View Post
now the ex policeman officer in me is curious to (not your problem i know) A-any L plates, B-did he get Insurance, C-did he re-tax it before going on his way as if i was still job i would have no hesitation in tugging such a machine on the basis of my nose twitching.
I think in certain scenarios it is the sellers problem. My understanding (and I stand to be corrected) is if you let them "test ride", the bike then you are legally obliged to ensure the bike and rider are both fully legal. This is because at this point the bike belongs to you and relevant law covers your obligations here (causing or permitting in relation to other than accordance or third party insurance..... 2 charges?).

Once you sell the bike you are under no obligation at all (as a private seller, I believe trade is different).

Anyway I hope the last sentence is correct, I sold a bike once to a drunk bloke at a train station who arrived with a cork lined helmet and can of Stella.