Bad credit motorbike finance explained

With so many motorcycle finance options available, it might seem confusing. Read our guide to find what’s best for you.

Bad credit motorbike finance explained

With so many motorcycle finance options available, it might seem confusing. Read our guide to find what’s best for you.

How does bad credit motorbike finance work?

There are many motorbike finance options available, so it’s important to understand your choices.

Moneybarn works directly with customers to provide them with motorbike finance. We can then talk to the motorbike dealer direct on your behalf to help to speed up the finance process and get you your new bike as quickly as possible.

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Conditional Sale

We offer a type of motorbike finance, known as a ‘conditional sale agreement’. This means you have full use of the motorbike for the term of the agreement and it will be registered in your name, but Moneybarn is the legal owner. At the end of the repayment period, you become the outright owner of the motorbike.

Once we’ve approved you for motorbike finance, the next step is to find the ideal bike for you. We can then create a personalised quote which shows exactly how much the agreement will cost you on a monthly basis (and in total).

Paying a deposit up front

It’s always important to fully understand the terms and conditions and all of the costs involved, before you sign and start a finance agreement.

One way you can lower your monthly repayments is by paying an up front deposit, which lowers the total amount you’ll be borrowing. A deposit can help make your finance more affordable and ensure that you can get a bike which really suits your needs.

When you take out Moneybarn motorbike finance you could be asked to pay a minimim deposit of £400, depending on your credit history.

How does our finance work?

We only offer finance for motorbikes bought from reputable dealers. Our finance works as follows:

Minimum lend: £2,500
Maximum lend: £15,000
Minimum initial deposit: £0 or £400 (subject to affordability)
We’ll need an invoice and sales advert from the dealer

What motorbikes can you get on finance?

We can finance a wide variety of motorbikes, which means can choose from a range of quality and trusted manufacturers. However, the motorbike must:

Be no more than 12 years old at the start of the contract
Have a total mileage of 30,000 or less at the start of the contract
Have a minimum engine size of 125cc

Use our finance calculator to get an idea of which motorbikes you might be able to afford.

Can anyone apply for motorbike finance?

We can provide motorbike finance to you, as long as you meet the following criteria.

You must:

Be 21 years old, or above
Live on the UK mainland (excluding N. Ireland, IoM, Channel Isles)
Have a valid A, A2 or A1 UK motorbike licence or a valid CBT certificate
Have been in current employment for a minimum of 2 months

Are there any other exclusions?

We can’t offer you finance if:

You are in bankruptcy, though we do accept approved Individual Voluntary Agreements (IVA’s)
You don’t meet our affordability checks
Your bank account doesn’t accept Direct Debits
You’re involved in the sale of motor vehicles
You’re planning to use the bike for taxi, private hire, or courier purposes
The motorbike you want is an import

Will applying affect my credit score?

If you have bad credit and you’re interested in buying a motorbike, you can complete our quick and easy online application to see what finance we can offer you.

We only use a soft credit search, which means it won’t affect your credit score.

If you’re still worried that having bad credit means you won’t be approved for motorbike finance, you can call one of our team on 0330 555 3686 and they will be able to discuss your options and help you get the motorbike you want.

How does bad credit motorbike finance work?

There are many motorbike finance options available, so it’s important to understand your choices.

Find out more about us.

Conditional Sale

Paying a deposit up front

It’s always important to fully understand the terms and conditions and all of the costs involved, before you sign and start a finance agreement.

When you take out Moneybarn motorbike finance you could be asked to pay a minimim deposit of £400, depending on your credit history.

How does our finance work?

We only offer finance for motorbikes bought from reputable dealers. Our finance works as follows:

Minimum lend: £2,500
Maximum lend: £15,000
Minimum initial deposit: £0 or £400 (subject to affordability)
We’ll need an invoice and sales advert from the dealer

What motorbikes can you get on finance?

We can finance a wide variety of motorbikes, which means can choose from a range of quality and trusted manufacturers. However, the motorbike must:

Be no more than 12 years old at the start of the contract
Have a total mileage of 30,000 or less at the start of the contract
Have a minimum engine size of 125cc

Use our finance calculator to get an idea of which motorbikes you might be able to afford.

Can anyone apply for motorbike finance?

We can provide motorbike finance to you, as long as you meet the following criteria.

You must:

Be 21 years old, or above
Live on the UK mainland (excluding N. Ireland, IoM, Channel Isles)
Have a valid A, A2 or A1 UK motorbike licence or a valid CBT certificate
Have been in current employment for a minimum of 2 months

Are there any other exclusions?

We can’t offer you finance if:

You are in bankruptcy, though we do accept approved Individual Voluntary Agreements (IVA’s)
You don’t meet our affordability checks
Your bank account doesn’t accept Direct Debits
You’re involved in the sale of motor vehicles
You’re planning to use the bike for taxi, private hire, or courier purposes
The motorbike you want is an import

Will applying affect my credit score?

If you have bad credit and you’re interested in buying a motorbike, you can complete our quick and easy online application to see what finance we can offer you.

We only use a soft credit search, which means it won’t affect your credit score.

Buying your next motorbike

You want to make sure you purchase a reliable vehicle, which doesn’t break the bank. That’s why we’ve put together this helpful guide.

Being self-employed

We consider applications even if you’re self-employed and have bad credit so we might be able to offer you finance even if other lenders have rejected your application.

Our application process

It is important to completely understand the car finance agreement that you may be entering – find out more about how a conditional sale agreement works.

For a better road ahead

Moneybarn is a member of the Finance and Leasing Association, the official trade organisation of the motor finance industry. The FLA promotes best practice in the motor finance industry for lending and leasing to consumers and businesses.

Moneybarn is the trading style of Moneybarn No. 1 Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 04496573, and Moneybarn Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 02766324. The registered address for these companies is: Athena House, Bedford Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3LJ.

Moneybarn’s VAT registration number is 180 5559 52.

Moneybarn Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Financial Services reference No. 702781)

Moneybarn No. 1 Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Financial Services reference No. 702780)

Representative example: £6,224 repayable over 55 months. 54 monthly payments of £203.94. Representative 31.9% APR. Total amount payable is £11,012.76 (excluding deposit) Subject to affordability and you could risk losing your vehicle if you do not keep up payments.