Are you planning to buy a motorcycle or scooter and don’t want to regret it? The license plate trick to protect yourself from scams.
Not everyone has the desire or ability to treat themselves to a brand new vehicle. Sometimes, to save money, we prefer to go towards used ones and it actually often happens that you get a bargain by managing to find what you need for very little money.
To avoid being faced with unpleasant surprises, however, you should never overlook the other side of the coin. Especially after having paid and with the consequent impossibility of taking action against the old owner. Buying a second-hand vehicle always poses risks that should not be underestimated. And this applies both in the case of transfer of ownership between private individuals and when going directly to the dealership.
So how can we move to protect ourselves and be more sure of what we are doing? When you choose to bet on a motorbike or scooter already in circulation, it would be a good idea to carry out some basic checks to ensure that it is in order and has no legal or administrative problems pending, that it has not been involved in illegal activities, thefts, or accidents with serious outcomes, and that it has carried out the various inspections and services, all for the benefit of reliability and safety. Many will be wondering, how do you find this information in advance? Through the license plate, obviously.
The license plate as a “saver” from scams, the trick not to be forgotten
There are different methods for accessing it, the most common and practical is the one linked to the web. The most reliable and well-known site is the Motorist Portal, managed directly by the Ministry of Transport. Here, by typing the license plate number you will obtain data such as the environmental class, the inspections carried out and the registration date.
If you don’t want to spend too much time searching, too smartphone applications can remove any doubts. Easy and intuitive, they are mostly free.
Those who are not accustomed to technology and prefer to go traditional, there are offices dedicated to automotive practices. Providing a complete service, they can satisfy any request relating to the topic, including investigating the vehicle you would like to buy. Finally, to avoid making mistakes, you can go directly to the Civil Motorization Office. Since it is the reference body par excellence, it will be possible to know the entire history of the medium of interest.
