Motorbike Insurance Questions

We’ve compiled a list of many of the most popular motorbike FAQ’s for your help. If you have a question and cannot find the answer here then please do give us a call on 08000 897897.

How can Tesco Compare motorbike insurance help me?

Is Tesco Compare motorbike insurance a broker?

I want to get a quote; do I need to tell you about any car insurance claims?

I had 3 years No Claims Bonus but I have not ridden for a few years. Can I still use it?

Can Tesco Compare motorbike insurance search for cover for convicted riders?

What is a Legal Expenses Insurance policy?

Am I allowed to ride another bike?

Does having an alarm fitted save me money on motorbike insurance?

Can I pay monthly for my motorbike insurance policy?

Q. How can Tesco Compare motorbike insurance help me?

A. We provide customers with an option to compare many leading motorbike insurance brokers simply and quickly. We understand you want to save money and time and so we’ve provided you what we believe is the best option available.

Q. Is Tesco Compare motorbike insurance a broker?

A. No, we help you compare brokers and provide you with an option to buy direct from any one of the brokers on the results page.

Q. I want to get a quote; do I need to tell you about any car insurance claims?

A. Yes, you must disclose all information relating to any claim in any motor vehicle or you risk your insurance being declared void in the event that you need to make a claim on your motorbike insurance policy.

Q. I had 3 years No Claims Bonus but I have not ridden for a few years. Can I still use it?

A. Any motorbike insurance No Claims Bonus that is not being used on another policy may usually be used so long as no more than 2 years has passed since the date you earned your No Claims Bonus. After this time, it normally becomes void.

Q. Can Tesco Compare motorbike insurance search for cover for convicted riders?

A. Yes, many of the brokers we compare provide cover for riders with convictions. Nearly one in every four riders has a current conviction and insurers have realised that this does not necessarily make the rider a worse risk than someone that doesn’t have a conviction.

Q. What is a Legal Expenses Insurance policy?

A. Every rider buying motorbike insurance through Tesco Compare is entitled to a free Legal Expenses Insurance policy. This policy is designed to offer you up to £100,000 of legal cover in the event that you have a non-fault accident and want to pursue the party at fault to recover your costs.

Q. Am I allowed to ride another bike?

A. You should always check with the broker you are buying your policy from as every policy differs in terms of the level of cover offered.

Q. Does having an alarm fitted save me money on motorbike insurance?

A. Certain insurance companies give discounts for having an alarm or other security device fitted. This is usually between 5 and 10%.

Q. Can I pay monthly for my motorbike insurance policy?

A. Many of the brokers will display the instalment options on the results pages, however some do not. If you wish to use a broker that does not display instalments options then usually when you click through to their site you will be given your options. Failing that, you can always contact the brokers by phone using the freephone numbers supplied.


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