Used motorcycle and scooter showroom

Local riders of all levels, including learners, commuters and weekend riders, plus buyers who want a short warranty and a place to come back to.

Margin on each bike sold, plus extras such as warranties, accessories, part-exchange deals and optional finance introductions (which may need specific permissions).

• Valuing and buying stock
• Mechanical know-how or a trusted mechanic
• Sales and customer service
• Managing cash flow and stock

• Motor trade insurance and public liability insurance, plus employer's liability if you hire staff
• Offering or arranging credit usually needs authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority, so check before promoting finance
• Consumer law on quality, descriptions and returns, check what applies to trade sales
• Check planning use, business rates and any lease terms for the premises
• Run history checks on every bike to avoid finance, theft or write-off problems
• Unsold stock ties up a lot of cash, so keep a close eye on how long bikes stay in stock
• Disposal of waste oil, tyres and batteries may need specific arrangements, check with your council

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £20,000 to £80,000, depending on the premises, how much stock you buy and workshop setup. Unsold stock ties up a lot of cash, so budget for that.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £10,000 to £50,000, depending on stock levels, pricing and how quickly bikes sell. Keep a close eye on how long bikes stay in stock.

Check motor trade, public liability and employer's liability insurance, and whether offering credit needs Financial Conduct Authority authorisation. Also check planning use, business rates, lease terms and waste oil, tyre and battery disposal with your council.