Motorbike tax

Motorcycle tax depends on engine size: £27 a year up to 150cc and £125 over 600cc. Electric motorcycles pay the smallest rate.

From GOV.UK, for 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Vehicle tax for this motorcycle is £125 a year, paid in one go.

12 monthly Direct Debits, in total	£131.25
6 months	£68.75
6 months by Direct Debit	£65.63

Show the workings

Step	Sum	Answer
A motorcycle of 650cc	Over 600cc	125 GBP a year

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Motorcycle tax rates

Engine	12 months	12 Direct Debits	6 months
Electric (zero emission)	£27	£28.35	Not available
Up to 150cc	£27	£28.35	Not available
151 to 400cc	£59	£61.95	£32.45
401 to 600cc	£90	£94.50	£49.50
Over 600cc	£125	£131.25	£68.75

From GOV.UK: Vehicle tax rates, checked 14 November 2026. A 6 month payment is not available for the smallest motorcycles.

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