Motorcycle Appraisal
Motorcycle appraisal services for probate, Form 8283 donations, and Form 706 and 709 reporting, prepared in accordance with USPAP. Chrome Auto Appraisers appraises cruisers, touring bikes, sport bikes, vintage motorcycles, and custom builds nationwide.
We appraise vintage motorcycles, cruisers and touring bikes, sport and standard bikes, custom builds, and trikes
Our appraisers value single bikes and multi-bike estates across these categories:
Cruisers and touring
- Cruisers and baggers
- Touring and full-dress bikes
- Trikes and sidecar rigs
Sport and standard
- Sport bikes and superbikes
- Standard and naked bikes
- Adventure and dual-sport bikes
Vintage and custom
- Vintage and antique motorcycles
- Choppers and bobbers
- Limited-production and special editions
A motorcycle appraisal identifies the bike, confirms your purpose and deadline, and delivers a written USPAP report
- 01
Identify the motorcycle
Send the year, make, model, VIN, mileage, and clear photos of the bike from every side.
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Confirm the purpose and deadline
Tell us whether the report supports probate, a donation, or Form 706 or 709 reporting, and name any deadline so we can confirm it up front.
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Complete the appraisal
Our appraisers research comparable sales and adjust for mileage, condition, modifications, and accessories.
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Receive your USPAP report
You get a written report prepared in accordance with USPAP, stating the concluded value and its market support.
Custom parts, mileage, storage history, and the records behind a vintage bike all affect a motorcycle's appraised value
Do custom parts and aftermarket upgrades change a motorcycle's appraised value?
They can in either direction. Quality builds with documented parts may add value, while heavy modification can narrow the pool of buyers. We value the bike as configured, so send receipts and a list of every change.
How do mileage and storage history affect a motorcycle's value?
Low mileage generally supports a higher value only when the bike's condition matches it. Long storage can affect tires, fuel systems, and seals, so we reflect the documented condition alongside the odometer reading.
What records matter for a vintage or limited-production motorcycle?
Original purchase paperwork, service history, build or edition documentation, and photos of the engine and frame details all help. They let our appraisers choose the right comparable sales.
Request a motorcycle appraisal for an estate, a donation, or a tax return
Share the bike, the purpose, and your deadline, and we confirm timing and fee before work begins.