Third party motorcycle insurance can cover you for damages your motorcycle causes to other people's vehicles and property. Some providers may also offer the option of fire and theft protection too.
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What does third party property motorcycle insurance cover you for?
Third party insurance will pay the bills for any damage your motorcycle causes in an accident or collision, including things like medical costs and repair or replacement bills for other people’s property. Usually, this legal liability applies up to some limit (generally $20 million).
Some third party plans include extra cover for other things, such as:
Fire and storm damage
Reimbursement for theft
Riding gear cover
Lock and key replacement
Towing costs and emergency accommodation
Finder survey: What level of insurance cover do Australians have on their motorcycles?
Response
Comprehensive
71.79%
Third party property only
15.38%
Compulsory Third Party (CTP) / Green slip
7.69%
third party fire & theft
5.13%
Source: Finder survey by Pure Profile of 1006 Australians, December 2023
What's the difference between third party property and other insurance types?
Third party motorcycle insurance does not pay for any damage your own motorcycle sustains in an accident. This sets it apart from something like a comprehensive policy, which allows you to have your bike repaired or even replaced for much less after a collision.
Essentially, third party insurance only covers damage from third parties – anything which doesn’t involve you. If you had anything to do with the incident, third party insurance won’t help you out.
How much does third party property motorcycle insurance cost?
As always, when it comes to determining the price of a third party policy, insurers take a number of different factors into account to decide your individual risk. Here are a few questions worth asking before taking out a policy.
How well do you drive? The cleaner your driving history and the fewer accidents you’ve been involved in, the less risk you pose to an insurer.
How safe is your motorcycle when not in use? If you keep your motorcycle securely locked in a garage when you’re not driving it, there’s much less chance of it being stolen or damaged.
What type of motorcycle is it? Certain motorcycles cost more to insure. The smaller the engine, the less dangerous the vehicle and therefore the cheaper the premiums. The age of the vehicle can also be important.
What excess are you aiming for? With most policies, raising the excess you pay per incident will drive down the ongoing cost of a policy. Choosing to pay it annually rather than monthly or fortnightly can often help, too.
What kind of exclusions should I be aware of?
Here are some general exclusions that will apply to most third party insurance policies. Your motorcycle won’t be covered:
If involved in illegal activities. This could involve transporting forbidden goods or otherwise breaking the law. This applies even if you were allowing someone else to use your vehicle at the time.
If it’s natural wear and tear or damage from neglect. When mould and rust go to town on your motorcycle or you’ve been skimping on maintenance, insurers may refuse to pay up.
From the effects of a breakdown. Mechanical and electronic failures aren’t covered.
For damage to your own property. If your motorcycle damages anything owned by you or your family, you won’t be reimbursed.
When ridden by an unfit driver. This could mean that the rider doesn’t have a valid or current licence, or that they’re under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the incident.
If it’s being driven recklessly. Using your motorcycle for motorsport, races or just using it in a dangerous manner could result in the rejection of your claim.
When modified without authorisation. If you’ve made changes to your motorcycle or used special lubricants or fuel not agreed to by your insurer, they could use that as a basis for refusal.
When being driven in an unsafe condition. Whether you have too many people riding at once, too much stuff loaded onto it or have just failed to make sure it’s roadworthy, you might end up out of luck when it comes time to claim.
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Third party property only motorcycle insurance covers you for damage your motorcycle causes to someone else's property. Third party fire and theft motorcycle insurance covers your motorcycle for damage that is the result of fire or attempted theft, or if your motorcycle is stolen.
Many factors influence the cost of motorcycle insurance, such as; your age, the value of the bike you own, how often your ide it, the address where the bike is kept and in some cases your personal driving history. It's best to compare multiple quotes to find a suitable option for your needs and budget.
Alexandra Koster is Finder's publisher for car, home and pet insurance. She has a Tier 1 certification in General Insurance, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Cultural Studies from the University of Sydney. Her hobbies include reading Product Disclosure Statements and deciphering complicated insurance lingo to help people save on their insurance so that they can spend their money on better things – like dogs.
VIC riders have plenty of motorcycle insurance options to fit their riding style and to protect them from theft, property damage, natural disasters and more.
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