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Motorbike tax calculator
Motorbike tax depends on engine size. Enter yours to see what 12 months, 6 months or monthly Direct Debit costs, using the GOV.UK rates for 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Motorbike tax rates from 1 April 2026
| Engine size | 12 months | 12 monthly Direct Debits (total) | 6 months | 6 months by Direct Debit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | £27 | £28.35 | Not offered | Not offered |
| Not over 150cc | £27 | £28.35 | Not offered | Not offered |
| 151cc to 400cc | £59 | £61.95 | £32.45 | £30.98 |
| 401cc to 600cc | £90 | £94.50 | £49.50 | £47.25 |
| Over 600cc | £125 | £131.25 | £68.75 | £65.63 |
A single 12 month payment by Direct Debit costs the same as paying for 12 months in one go. Tricycles not over 150cc and electric tricycles pay £27; all other tricycles pay the same as a bike over 600cc. Motorcycles and tricycles over 450kg unladen are taxed in a different class.
Ways to pay
- 12 months in one go is cheapest, by card or Direct Debit.
- Monthly or 6-monthly Direct Debit spreads the cost but adds 5%.
- 6 months in one go (bikes over 150cc only) costs 10% more than half the yearly rate.
- You'll need your V5C log book or the 16-digit reference on your tax reminder, and a valid MOT.
Laying the bike up? A bike with no tax must be declared off the road (SORN). Our SORN guide covers refunds and getting back on the road.
Type a reg to see its MOT expiry, every test, the mileage record and advisories. Then let the Tickover app remind you before MOT, tax and insurance run out.
Quick answers
How much is motorbike tax?
From 1 April 2026, 12 months' tax costs £27 for bikes not over 150cc and electric bikes, £59 for 151cc to 400cc, £90 for 401cc to 600cc and £125 for bikes over 600cc.
Do electric motorbikes pay road tax?
Yes. Since 1 April 2025 electric motorbikes pay the same rate as the smallest engine size, which is £27 for 12 months from 1 April 2026.
Is it cheaper to pay motorbike tax monthly?
No. Paying monthly or every 6 months by Direct Debit costs 5% more than paying for 12 months in one go. For a bike over 600cc, 12 monthly payments add up to £131.25 instead of £125.
Can I tax my motorbike for 6 months?
Yes, if the engine is over 150cc. Bikes not over 150cc and electric bikes can only be taxed for 12 months.
Do I get money back if I SORN or sell my bike?
Yes. DVLA refunds any full months of tax left. Part months aren't refunded.