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VRT Calculation Result
Disclaimer: Motorcycle VRT Calculator is free tool used to find estimates Motorbike registration Tax. Our tool give you results on the basis of input field which you provided. It is designed with the information which officially provided on Revenue.ie or ROS website.
What Is Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) in Ireland?
VRT stands for Vehicle Registration Tax which anyone need to pay who registered a new vehicle in Ireland. This tax is also paid by the people who importing a vehicle from other countries to Ireland. It applies on all vehicles such as cars, motorcycles and vans. The tax is collected by the Ireland’s tax and customs authority.
VRT is different from other taxes like VAT (Value Added Tax) and customs duty. For motorbike VRT is calculated based on type, age, and engine capacity. If you are importing a motorcycle intor Ireland then you need to pay VRT within 30 days to get the Irish registration plates. And if you buy within Ireland then you can pay it at the time of purchasing or within 7 days.
Now this system is designed to make sure the imported bikes must contribute to Irish Tax revenue. And also support to environment friendly vehicles which didn’t pollutes the atmosphere.
How to use Motorcycle VRT calculator?
To calculate VRT for your Motorbike you need some information of your vehicle and then enter in the required fields which we made for you:
- Enter motorcycle’s engine size in cubic centimeters (cc)
- Choose the age of your Motorbike.
- Select whether your vehicle is a motorcycle or an e-moped.
- Click the Calculate button to see your final results.
It will give you estimated VRT for brand new bike or a vintage motorcycle. In fact, it tell you about the Age Reduction, Initial along with your final VRT Amount. Lets guide you more how to use this web calculator.
Note: We enter e-moped option in our calculator but as you know there is no VRT on e-moped till 31 December, 2025. We Designed specifically for Irish riders, this calculator is fast, accurate, and easy to use.
How to import a motorcycle from the UK to Ireland?
There is same process to if you are importing a motorcycle into Ireland from UK or EU. Here below we guide you step by step with the latest information of 2025.
Step 1: Proof of Ownership
If your bike is arrived to Ireland you must have a valid invoice or receipt, which shows the owner. Also make sure to kept Certificate of conformity or logbook which is V5C for UK vehicles only. Registration and Mileage evidence is also required sometime.
Step 2: Book a VRT Appointment with the NCTS
National Car Testing Service (NCTS) allow you to book VRT inspection appointment within 7 day’s of vehicle arrival. Make sure to book it on time because delays will cause you penalties and extra charges.
Step 3: Go for VRT inspection
At the time of NCTS appointment bring some documents with yourself like Valid ID and your address proof. All the documents along with the motorcycle for physical inspection. NCTS will check all your details, motorbike, verify your details and give it a VRT category.
Step 4: Pay the VRT
After the inspection Revenue will calculate VRT for motorcycle. You can use VRT Calculator Ireland to check VRT before them, which gives you an idea how much you need to pay. Then they will issue VRT payment confirmation and you pay the amount due to proceed with the registration. After payment they will give you Irish Registration plates and you will get the Vehicle Registration Certificate (VRC).
Reasons to use our tool?
If you are Importing A Motorcycle Into Ireland to must need to use our calculator, the reason is it is easy to use and mobile friendly. You can use it easily on your mobile device everywhere. With the user friendly interface anyone can use it without any financial knowledge.
Our tool find fast results just with one click enter your details and click button to see your results. Also it designed specifically for Irish riders and VRT rules. When we do manual calculations it take a lot of time and not accurate sometime.
Before using a tool you must need to know about the VRT Rates which may be different for your country. This calculator only make for Ireland users and the information is compiled based on publicly available data and guidelines from Revenue.ie.
What Happens If You Don’t Pay VRT?
if you Fail to register and pay VRT on time can result in:
- You may face fines and penalties.
- Your motorbike will be seized from you.
- The registration will be refused.
- Inability to insure or tax the motorcycle
Follow the rules and must the tax because this amount is used for the betterment of the state. It also helps to clean the environment. The Irish Government will use the amount on different services like road maintenance, security, education and other different public services.