You Bought a Second-Hand Bike: What Should You Check in the First 7 Days?

Buying a second-hand bike can be cost-effective, but before you start enjoying it, it is worth a little bit of time to check its records.

The first thing to do is to do a challan check. A used bike may have traffic challans from its previous usage and checking the vehicle's challan status can let you know if there are any pending fines associated with it.

You can even use MyMotor's challan check app to check the vehicle challan information online that can help you keep track of vehicle-related information without having to check on multiple websites.

The next important step is to verify the RC details to make sure that the registration information matches the bike and to make sure you are completing the ownership transfer process correctly.

It is also important to check if the insurance and PUC are valid. If the bike has FASTag, its details must also be reviewed and updated after the ownership transfer.

Buying a used bike is only the beginning. It takes a little while to go through its challan status, RC details and important documents to start your ownership journey with fewer surprises.

Final thought: A quick check today can help you avoid a lot of extra problems later.