Andrew Prendergast

Will I be compensated or not?

24 Jun 2021

At the beginning of April, I decided to take my old FJR1200 to the supermarket as it has got a huge top box and panniers. I loaded up the old girl with the essentials to get through lockdown i.e. bread, milk, eggs, beer etc. So far, so good.

Duplicate NIP?

27 May 2021

I run my own building company. I don’t want to give my name away so for the purposes of my question I will say my name is Mr Bloggs and my building company is called Bloggs Building Ltd.

Industrial spillage

15 Apr 2021

I was riding through an industrial estate around a gentle left-hander and I slid across the road, hitting the kerb and breaking my pelvis.

We have winners!

09 Apr 2021

What are the odds – We can’t even calculate them! Of the three prize bikes recently won not one BUT TWO have been with prize cards from FIFTEEN YEARS AGO!!

Can I go out on my motorcycle during Step 1? [Updated Government Guidance for England]

29 Mar 2021

This was published on the 29/03/21. Please note this is for England only.

Avis and Effie Hotchkiss Harley Sidecar

19 Feb 2021

Usually my good lady and I head out for a day’s bike riding followed by a posh dinner and a glass or two for Valentines Day. Obviously this year no bike riding which is a shame because being on her bike is one of the places she’s happiest.

Beefy409 [Yeoman Warder]

12 Feb 2021

With all that’s going on in the world it looks like many of us will be trying to find good staycations and places to visit when we’re finally allowed “out,out” again.

Let’s talk tyres – Motorcycle Fact Monday

With the recent snow it made me think I’m thankful I’m snug in a toasty van this morning on four wheels rather than on the bike and it’s two – but I’m an old man now and I need my creature comforts!

Triumph Tribute

11 Feb 2021

My granddad’s the reason I got into biking and for over 20 years we’d regularly head out together. He died recently and as a tribute I wanted to ride his old Triumph T100R to his funeral.

Time waits for no man

08 Feb 2021

There’s an age-old saying “Time waits for no man”. These days it’s a bit more appropriate if not grammatically correct to say “no-person” but the sentiment still stands – and particularly when it comes to the Law!

Diesel Rainbow

04 Feb 2021

Me and my mate Ravi were making the annual trip to see the local Christmas lights. We do it every year, grab a cuppa and a sausage roll and have a chinwag.

Company Speeding Ticket

28 Jan 2021

I have a Ninja 650 that is in my company name (I am a director). My company received a Notice of Intended Prosecution for the rider (which was me) allegedly doing 79mph in a 70mph limit.

Vespa Carnage

21 Jan 2021

I have always fancied a scooter to re-live my ‘yoof’ and at the ripe old age of 63 I bought a Vespa GTS 300.

Can I go out on my motorcycle during lockdown? [Updated Government Guidance for England]

07 Jan 2021

This post has been updated, please read the latest here

Hire Bandit

17 Dec 2020

I have a Suzuki Bandit 600 worth about £1500. All was well until some fella side swiped me.

Mirror, mirror…

12 Nov 2020

I was out with my mates doing a bit of green lane riding. I’ve had my Husqvarna 701 for a couple of years and set it up so I can take a tumble (as I am not that good it’s at least once a month!).

Benefit Recovery

08 Oct 2020

Eighteen months ago a young lad rear-ended me at traffic lights. He didn’t see me, my bright yellow Vespa GTS 300 ‘Victor’ was written off and I had a long 12-month recovery as I’d fractured three vertebrae.

Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme

17 Sep 2020

Straddling my motorcycle in traffic with my headphones in listening to a podcast, all hell broke loose as I was barged on to the floor by two scally lads trying to nick my bike.