Mott Motorcycles – Test Ride Terms & Conditions

Before taking a test ride, all riders must read the following terms and conditions. You will be required to bring the necessary documentation and complete and sign our official Demonstration / Loan Form on the day of your ride.

1. Rider Eligibility

To take a test ride, you must:

• Hold a valid driving licence suitable for the motorcycle being demonstrated.
• Bring your driving licence with you on the day (photocard or old-style paper licence).
• Provide a valid DVLA licence check code (you can obtain this via the GOV site - click here).
• Provide a second form of ID (accepted: passport, payslip, utility/phone bill, council tax bill, bank statement, or credit card).
• Be the named rider only — use of the motorcycle is restricted to you alone.
• Passengers/pillions are permitted but are not covered by insurance.

2. Claims & Convictions

We must be made aware of any:

• Insurance or non-insurance claims within the last 3 years.
• Motoring or other convictions within the last 3 years (disqualifications within the last 10 years).

We may need to refer your test-ride request to our insurance provider if:

• You have more than one claim in the last 3 years.
• You have ever had a driving ban.
• You have more than 10 points on your licence.
• You have any DVLA-notifiable medical condition.
• You have been convicted of any criminal offence.
• Approval is required before riding in these cases.
• Please notify us of these as early as possible, as insurer approval can take up to 2 working days.

3. Insurance, Excess & Deposits

Insurance excess depends on rider age:

• 16–20 years: £1,300 excess (up to 250cc only)
• 21–24 years: £1,150 excess (unlimited cc)
• 25–70 years: £1,000 excess (unlimited cc)
• 70+ years: Cover must be agreed in advance with the insurer

Additional terms:

• An additional 25% co-insurance applies to theft of the machine.
• Your own vehicle keys AND your driving licence must be held by us during the test ride.
• The rider is responsible for any motoring offences incurred during the test ride, unless a fault with the motorcycle is proven.

4. Duration & Conditions of Use

• Maximum test-ride duration: 48 hours.
• Test rides are for pleasurable use only — no commercial, commuting, training or off-road use.
• Non-UK licence holders may ride only if they are permanent UK residents and provide additional ID (subject to insurer approval).

5. How Your Data Is Used

• By taking a YAMAHA test ride, your details will be shared with Yamaha Motor Europe to create a My Yamaha account.
• You’ll be invited to set your marketing preferences.
• If you do not register, your details will not be used for marketing and will be deleted after a reasonable time.
• If you purchase a Yamaha, your details will be retained only for warranty, recall, and service history purposes.
• Mott Motorcycles will use your data for marketing only if you opt in.

6. Data Storage

We retain your completed test-ride form and a copy of your driving licence for 1 year.

Your second proof of ID is kept for 3 months.

In the event of a motoring offence or crime, your details may be shared with:

• DVLA
• Relevant authorities
• Our insurance provider