You can buy a used 125 cc bike for about £200 but make sure it has an MOT if it's 3 years old or more, and for £200 it will be.

If you're thinking of buying a used bike (or any vehicle) it might be worth having it checked out by mycarcheck.com. You get an immediate online vehicle data check which includes stolen/police interest, write off/accident damage, scrapped by the DVLA, plate transfers, former keepers, full VIN/chassis check, make and model, engine number and size, colour and colour changes, imported or exported and date first registered all for the introductory price of just £9.95.

Hiring a 125cc bike will cost something like £30 pounds a day or £150 a week with a deposit of about £150.

A new crash helmet can cost from £40 to £500. Jacket £80+. Boots £40+. Gloves £10 to £100. You can get them cheaper second hand but we would advise that you buy at least the crash helmet new.

Insurance costs - it depends on your age, the size of the bike and the area where you live. One of the UK market leaders for motorcycle insurance is Bennetts. To get an online quote please click on the banner below. You can save the quote they give you so you don't have to complete the form again if you go back again later.

For some alternative online quotes to compare premiums click HERE

Or, if you'd prefer to talk to someone, phone 0845 851 6820 for a quick and easy bike insurance quote. Calls charged at local rate.

If you're curious you can see other people's quotes at Owners Quotes and you can help this excellent site to grow by submitting your own quotes when you get them.

Fuel costs - on a 125cc bike you can travel about 15 miles for £1.

Road Tax (Vehicle Excise Duty) from March 2008

Total cost will be in the region of £600 absolute minimum. If you manage to do it for any less email us and tell us how. There are 15 replies so far - click HERE