How to Deal with a Scrapped Motorcycle?
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Scrapping usually refers to motorcycles that are no longer usable. In such cases, they can be sold as scrap metal, which has the benefit of obtaining equivalent monetary value. If a licensed motorcycle no longer has any value for continued use, it must be scrapped through official channels. If a motorcycle has no further use, keeping it is merely a display. It can be given to someone else to minimize losses. Bring valid documents to the vehicle management office, clearly explain the details to the staff, and then proceed with vehicle disposal.
I remember dealing with a nearly falling-apart Honda motorcycle a couple of years ago, and taking it to the scrapyard was quite a hassle. First, I had to remove the license plate, then bring my ID and vehicle registration to the DMV to fill out a scrapping application. After they issued the "Scrap Recycling Certificate," I had to find a certified recycling company. Don't try to dismantle the parts yourself and sell them as scrap—last year, Old Zhang downstairs secretly disassembled his motorcycle, but it was still registered under his name in the DMV system. He only rushed to complete the paperwork after receiving traffic violation tickets. Nowadays, certified recycling centers offer some residual value payment—my 150cc junker got me 200 yuan. The key is to obtain the "End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling Certificate" and use it to deregister the vehicle at the DMV, otherwise it could affect your eligibility for purchasing a new car.
