Sold my Soul!

I sold my soul today and went to buy this 2003 GSXR600 with on 6100 miles on it but was saved when I pointed out to the dealer that the earliest MOT certificate had over 8000miles on it! Deal OFF!!!!
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Name and shame the dealer?

It was VivaMoto but I think it was a case of them not doing due diligence. If your out to fake the mileage you wouldn't leave the first mot in you only leave the last one in. Just my opinion, but since I now have doubt, I can't touch it, so back hunting for the 'one' again.

I got to say I never thought I would give a GXSR a look, let alone buy one.

glad you plugged it all before it could have been a terrible mistake! shame as that's a rather nice looking bike there, I nearly got a gixxer, ad may consider a 750 or 1000 in the future

any other bikes on the horizon john?

Nope, back to square one. Need a break from as feeling very p...d off. 4 bike I phoned for last weekend - already sold.

sounding like tomcom now with all the bikes being sold!

Shame that, nice looking bike.

Sgtbash (who we've not seen for some time), had one. Lovely machine, not as comfy as the cat - apart from the seat - sharper handling, slimmer . . . oh, and thirstier [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

I think it was a case of them not doing due diligence. If your out to fake the mileage you wouldn't leave the first mot in you only leave the last one in.

Hmmm, I doubt it. I'd wager they weren't counting on someone as would actually look.

There's no way the dealer didn't know about the mileage, they will have been as diligent as you with the documents . . . caught with their pants down, well done you . . . . . . .

In the picture the red one, far left is a Thundercat.

Ahh, bet you're pissed off it wasn't as advertised, but glad you spotted the mis-representation. Well done you!
Hope you find what you're looking for - you deserve some good luck and a nice pair of wheels.
Hope to catch up with you sometime this year. Thoughts are turning to riding again - at last.
All the best,
Chris

My ex bought a bike from Vivamoto, Had problems with a steering damper but apart from that I think it was ok.

shame, it looks tidy enough, wonder if its still at the same price in the dealers now they know the mileage is questionable?!?!

the k3 is a bit tame anyway... the k5/k6 is the one to have if your budget will stretch to it...

That's a real shame John as it looks a proper nice bike. Glass half empty says luck not on your side but on the other hand glass half full says you spotted a discrepancy and even though the bike looks pretty tidy, managed to walk away. I take it that's it with this dealer now pal??

I'm sure the right bike is out there with your name on, you're doing well being so patient but I'm sure it's like banging your head against a brick wall.

Good luck mate

Dealers are in it for the money , chances are they have now "accidentally misplaced" that mot certificate now that you pointed out the problem , but well spotted

I see they've got a Daytona 650 in John but I presume once bitten, twice shy and all that!

Well spotted mate. I would give that dealer a bypass myself. They obviously don't do the proper checks. Which makes me think what else do they not do properly!!!

ellie wrote:I see they've got a Daytona 650 in John but I presume once bitten, twice shy and all that!

It's been dropped on the right and the higher is broke, wouldn't budge on price though.

I still think that if they were trying to hide the mileage they would have taken the first MOT in the pile out and left the later ones in that started with 4Kish and worked up to the 6k. Doesn't make sense to leave it in.

They said when they have found out what gas gone on they will rework the price and call me. It means at the very least it has 15k+ on it.

It was tidy except for the rear shock being rusty in places but was thinking I could refresh that over winter. There was some touch up on the right so had been dropped while stationary.

Well, will see what comes of their call if I get one.

Lucky escape John, ell spotted. Stear clear, plenty of other bikes out there mate

jayster wrote:shame, it looks tidy enough, wonder if its still at the same price in the dealers now they know the mileage is questionable?!?!

the k3 is a bit tame anyway... the k5/k6 is the one to have if your budget will stretch to it...

K5 or 6 would be nice but I am trying to keep to 2500 or less and can only pay card till my money comes in, so unless I have one with 35,000 or similar silly mileage it will have to be a K3.

The "Sold My Sole" title was because I've always ribbed the Gixxer for being the Vectra/ Mondeo of the bike world - wherever you go you see a bloody Gixxer. Did love the color scheme on this one and it sounded beautiful even with a standard can.

After 180mile round trip yesterday culminating in a disastrous hunt and then costing me a meal at the OK Diner on the way back, i've got 2 places round Grantham to check and then will go to Webbs to see the New Daytona650 and sulk while having a tea and bacon roll.

The "Sold My Sole" title was because I've always ribbed the Gixxer for being the Vectra/ Mondeo of the bike world - wherever you go you see a bloody

Now now, mondeo yeah, but VEXTRAS are great I got one and shes beautiful lol.

I'm glad you noticed it was dodgy, and used your head not your heart. Like everyone else has said, Take your time and the right one wil come along soon

Keep it real John & stick with the Triumph, it's the only way forward

Dunno what yer budget is buddy but if yer sellin yer soul . . . . Have a look

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Probably/Maybe outside budget, but because I know you like blue, and this looks Sooooooo Gorgeous

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Then there's a wee dealership around the way from me not heard anything bad about them . . . I've used them for service & MoT in the past and for aftermarket bits n bobs. John Carr Motorcycles , just outside Alfreton on the A38.
Has a small showroom but looks like he sells online via ebay . . . GSXR1000K1 or a GSXR600K7

Hi Tel,
I say I've got to keep close to 2k but would stretch to 2500.

Had text from another dealer that he has a very good condition Kwak 636, 2002 with 19k on Clock coming in on Wednesday and he with be looking for £2200. So may go look at that next weekend.

Just come out of my winter hibernation but glad you seem back on track now John.

Whatever you get treat it with love & kindness or will you just wring its neck and enjoy it John?

I always treat my bikes well so that they look after me.

However, local dealer does have a track day at Snetterton on April 22, that will be a good bonding session. Their hoping to have 3 instructors along as well.

Are you able to just come along and watch? If so may pop along as I know I'd fall off otherwise.
Will be back from a course at Southend that weekend (work) and the Cat's due a MoT then so will get that done early April when another number goes up on my profile.