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Motorcycle theft

Did you know

FACT - Without a Datatool® alarm or immobiliser your bike is twice as likely to be stolen?

FACT - 100 Motorcycles are stolen everyday in the UK.

FACT - £3m worth of bikes are stolen in the UK every month.

FACT - 80% of bikes are stolen from home.

FACT - A bike is over twice as likely to be stolen as a car.

Here are our Top Ten tips on how to avoid being one of the statistics

  1. Alarm it »

    Get a combined alarm and electronic immobiliser fitted professionally. Datatool® alarms are recommended as the best on the market and your insurance company should give you a discount on your premiums.

  2. Lock it »

    Get a good lock and use it. Again Datatool® has some of the best on the market and you may also get a discount on your insurance premiums.

  3. Secure it »

    Secure your bike to something solid that can't be moved and keep the lock off the ground - as this makes it harder to break. Datatool® have a range of ground anchors that are recommended as some of the best in the market.

  4. ID it »

    Security mark your bike in as many places as possible to deter the parts thief. The Datatool® system is recognised by every police force in the UK and uses the world's leading technology from Trovan.

  5. Garage it »

    If you've got a garage use it and lock it. A Datatool® Fortress 3 helps stop thieves opening the door and if you haven’t got one, remember Tip 3 - use a ground anchor.

  6. Keys »

    Keep your keys safe and out of sight at all times.

  7. Steering lock »

    Always put the steering lock on. It makes it harder to wheel the motorcycle away.

  8. Possessions »

    Don't leave your helmet or other possessions on your bike.

  9. Register »

    If you ride an off-road bike, ask the DVLA to register its details (frame and engine numbers) on their own and police computers - it's free. Plus remember Tip 4 - get it tagged with Datatool tagging.

  10. Check documents »

    If you're buying a second hand bike or parts, be wary of motorcycles that appear to be 'bargains'. Have a good look at the registration documents and always check the bike's history with HPI Group Ltd, Carwatch UK Ltd., the AA or the RAC.