1) Engine capacity (cc bands)
- €2 per cc up to 350cc
- €1 per cc for every cc above 350cc
- Note: Series-production electric motorcycles (incl. e-mopeds) are exempt until 31 Dec 2025.
Motorbike VRT Calculator helps riders, dealers and importers estimate Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) on imported motorcycles in Ireland. Motorcycle VRT is calculated on engine size (cc) using set bands and then reduced by age; it is not based on CO₂ bands. Revenue may also reference the Open Market Selling Price (OMSP) for verification, but the motorbike VRT itself is cc-based. Use this page to understand rates, age reductions, and how UK/EU imports differ from cars.
Estimate VRT nowBikes are charged by engine size (cc) with age-based reductions. CO₂ bands don’t apply to motorcycles.
| Age at Irish registration | Reduction |
|---|---|
| > 3 months–1 year | 10% |
| > 1–2 years | 20% |
| > 2–3 years | 40% |
| > 3–4 years | 50% |
| > 4–5 years | 60% |
| > 5–7 years | 70% |
| > 7–10 years | 80% |
| > 10–30 years | 90% |
OMSP is Revenue’s estimate of Irish market value. Motorcycle VRT is not a % of OMSP, but OMSP may be referenced for verification and other tax contexts.
Vehicles over 30 years are Category C (vintage) and pay a flat €200 VRT at registration (replaces cc-based method).
Heads-up: If the motorcycle is electric, VRT is fully exempt until 31 Dec 2025. Always verify the latest Revenue rules before purchase or import.
Estimate VRT for motorcycles using cc bands and age reductions.
Open calculator →By engine size using set rates (€2/cc up to 350cc; €1/cc above 350cc), then reduced by age per Revenue’s table. CO₂ bands do not apply to motorcycles.
No. CO₂ percentage bands are for cars (and from July 2025 certain vans). Bikes use cc + age.
Yes. If the bike is over 30 years, it’s treated as vintage (Category C) with a flat €200 VRT at registration.
Usually yes for Great Britain imports: customs declaration, import VAT and possibly customs duty, then VRT at NCTS. Northern Ireland has different treatment if the bike was previously in private use there—keep proof.
OMSP is Revenue’s estimate of Irish market value. Motorcycle VRT itself is not a % of OMSP, but Revenue can reference OMSP for verification and other taxes.
Photo ID and proof of address/PPSN, purchase invoice, foreign registration document (e.g., V5C), customs declaration & VAT receipt for non-EU/GB imports, and any exemption evidence. Book an NCTS VRT inspection within 30 days of entry.
Yes, series-production electric motorcycles (incl. e-mopeds) are exempt until 31 Dec 2025 (subject to change).