Used moped and scooter reseller

Students, commuters, delivery riders and first-time riders looking for an affordable bike.

The difference between what you pay and what you sell for, after parts, servicing and advertising costs. Selling a few bikes a month can work as a side hustle. Monthly revenue is the total sale price of the bikes you sell, not your profit.

• Spotting good-value bikes and faults when buying
• Basic servicing and cleaning
• Writing honest adverts and taking good photos
• Negotiating

• If you buy bikes to resell you are likely trading, not selling personal items, so check how to register with HMRC and tell Trading Standards rules apply to you
• Always run a history check and verify the V5C, as stolen bikes or outstanding finance are a real risk
• Motor trade insurance, and check that test rides are covered
• Check your lease, mortgage or council rules before working on or storing bikes at home
• Check MOT requirements for older bikes, and make sure what you sell is safe and roadworthy
• Be aware of the Consumer Rights Act, as buyers have rights if a bike is faulty

Startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £8,000, depending on how many bikes you buy at a time and what tools and repairs you need. These are estimates, so start with just a few bikes.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on how many bikes you sell and at what price. Revenue is before the cost of buying and fixing each bike.

Check how to register with HMRC and whether Trading Standards rules apply, since buying to resell is likely trading. Run a history check and verify the V5C, and check motor trade insurance, MOT requirements, and your lease or mortgage before working on bikes at home.