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 Issued
13/11/02
MAG Theft Facts
Interim results from the Motorcycle Action Groups survey
of motorcycle and scooter theft "The Fear Factor"
are starting to give the organisation a clear understanding
about theft.
The survey lives up to its title as 71% of riders use
security for fear of theft and to protect their bikes.
Further data still to be analysed reveals that 61% of
riders have Comprehensive insurance while 38% have Third
Party Fire and Theft. (Only 3% have Third Party only).
75% of riders have more than 3 years no claims discount
(58% more than 5 years). When asked about security, 80%
stated that they have a garage, 90% use at least one security
device, 54% use two or more security devices (52% use
security tagging). In spite of all their care and attention
for their motorbikes, more than a third of those who had
their bikes stolen did not claim on their insurance.
They stated that they would have to pay excess & lose
their no claims-bonus and have higher premiums the following
years and some even stated that if they claimed would
make their address a higher insurance risk for their house
and car.
The police did not fair well in the survey, when asked
whether they reported the theft to the police, 89% of
theft victims stated that they had done so but 79% stated
that the police took no or very little action to recover
their bikes. In spite of this lack of action - 60% were
recovered.
These results conflict with the established picture of
motorcycle theft.
MAG seeks further data to see if the interim results represent
the true picture.
In the survey 97% of respondents stated that they had
motorbikes and 68% are aged between 26 and 45 years.
We need to hear more from scooter owners and younger bikers.
The survey is available on the MAG website at www.mag-uk.org
You can download the survey as a word document or plain
text complete the questions and email your answers to
public-affairs@mag-uk.org
Or print out the survey and fax the completed answers
to 0870 444 8 449 or post the completed survey to MAG
(UK) PO BOX 750 Rugby CV21 3ZR
The questionnaire is available on the MAG stand (T120)
at the International Motorcycle Show starting Nov 14 at
the Birmingham NEC and running until Nov 24.
For further information contact Henry Marks Chief Executive
07957 166257 or Trevor Baird Director Of Public Affairs
07747 604119
Issued by
Trevor Baird
Director Of Public Affairs
MAG UK
PO BOX 750
Rugby
CV21 3ZR
Tel: +44 (0)870 444 8 448
Fax: +44 (0)870 444 8 449
Email public-affairs@mag-uk.org
The UK's Leading Riders' Rights Organisation
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