How to Sell a Motorcycle or Scooter in Georgia | Unlim.ge

To sell a motorcycle or scooter in Georgia, get the bike and its paperwork in order, compare prices with similar listings of the same year and mileage, post an ad with detailed photos and meet buyers in daylight in a busy place. Many expats buy a scooter for city life in Tbilisi or Batumi and sell it when they move on, while locals look for bikes for both commuting and trips around the country. Spring and summer usually bring more buyers. On Unlim.ge you can list your bike for free, choose your city and get calls from buyers across Georgia.

Getting the bike ready

• Wash it and make sure it starts first time: every buyer will ask you to start it.
• Check brakes, lights, indicators and the chain. Fixing small issues is easier than explaining them.
• Tyres and battery: if they are old, say so in the ad. The buyer will notice anyway.
• Gather the service history: oil changes, repairs, receipts for parts. It helps you hold your price.

Paperwork

• Registration certificate in your name and your passport or ID card.
• VIN and engine number must match the documents. Buyers can check a vehicle by VIN with the Public Service Development Agency, so it is worth checking it yourself first.
• Transfer of ownership is done at the Service Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or a Public Service Hall. If you are a foreigner, check the current procedure and fees on the official websites before the sale.
• Fines and unpaid charges should be cleared before the sale so the deal does not fall through at the last minute.

Setting the price

• Look up ads for the same model, year and mileage and compare.
• Mileage, engine condition and any signs of a crash affect the price most.
• Modifications and expensive gear rarely add their full cost. Sell the gear separately.
• Spring is the easiest time to sell. In autumn and winter expect more bargaining.
• If you are leaving Georgia on a set date, list the bike a few weeks ahead.

A listing that gets calls

1. Title: make, model, engine size, year, for example "Honda PCX 125, 2019" or "Yamaha MT-07, 2018, 24,000 km".
2. Daylight photos: both sides, front and back, the dashboard with mileage, engine, tyres and scratches.
3. Description: mileage, last oil and tyre change, any falls, where it was kept, why you are selling.
4. City and district, so buyers know where to come.
5. Add a Georgian or Russian version of the text. Unlim.ge works in three languages, and a second language widens your pool of buyers.

A ready template is in How to Write a Classified Ad That Sells.

Viewing, test ride and payment

• Meet in daylight in a busy place, ideally near a quiet spot where a short ride is safe.
• Before a test ride, ask to see a category A licence and keep an ID or deposit until the bike is back.
• Get paid before you hand over the keys. Check the transfer in your own banking app and count cash on the spot.
• Avoid deposit and refund schemes and never share SMS codes.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need to sell a motorcycle in Georgia?

The registration certificate and the seller's ID. The transfer is done at the Service Agency or a Public Service Hall; check the current procedure before the sale.

Can a foreigner sell a scooter in Georgia?

Yes, if the vehicle is registered in your name in Georgia. The buyer and seller complete the transfer together with their documents.

How much does it cost to list a motorcycle on Unlim.ge?

A basic listing is free. You only pay if you want to promote the ad to the top of the results.