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FLAG's 'on fire' February Motorcycle Auction

The Fleet Auction Group kicked off 2026 with its first sale in February, featuring 110 lots, many of which were late-model, low-mileage motorcycles and scooters.

The bumper sale achieved an impressive overall average CAP valuation of 94.1%, with a 92.7% conversion rate resulting in 102 lots being successfully sold. This highlights strong dealer demand, particularly for ready-to-retail used stock. To further confirm this, Fleet’s website saw record traffic, with nearly 16,000 hits for the pre-sale information and online sales catalogue.

The February sale featured a range of BMW GS and RT 1250 models, entered directly by the DVSA. Although most machines had higher-than-average mileage due to their use as instructor and examiner bikes, all the entries came with a full main dealer service history and had undergone 12-weekly safety checks throughout their lifespans. As these bikes were used to accompany learners during training and testing, they are unlikely to have been subjected to hard use. They represented excellent retail value and were all VAT-qualifying, and more DVSA stock is set to appear in upcoming sales, including the March sale later this month.

“Our February motorcycle sale was on fire! We’ve never seen a two-wheeler sale as buoyant,” said Andrew Walker, CEO of The Fleet Auction Group. “Retailers are crying out for clean used stock, and we attracted a record 127 buying dealers logging in to bid at the sale. We are delighted to report that nearly 93% of the bikes entered were sold, and when we analysed the late, low-mileage stock in isolation, the hammer prices compared to the Cap Clean average were just over 100%. This reflects the ongoing demand for hard-to-find, quality used stock and highlights the growing importance of our monthly motorcycle sale.”

The auction’s inventory is sourced directly from major manufacturers, leasing and finance companies, and franchised dealer groups offering overage stock. The buying and selling process is transparent and straightforward, with a flat buyer’s fee of £285 plus VAT and no tiered structure based on the hammer price. This allows for easy calculation of the final price (including fees) when comparing trade prices to retail pricing and determining potential profit margins.

The Fleet Auction Group holds 10 live online motorcycle auctions each year, with the next scheduled for 19 March, with nearly 100 bikes already listed in the online catalogue.

DF Capital teams up with Fleet Auction Group

DF Capital has launched a new integrated financing partnership with the Fleet Auction Group and its sister firm, Protruck. It enables dealers buying bikes and other vehicles to use DF Capital’s stock-funding facility. DF Capital can offer funding for 100% of the hammer price, including auction and delivery fees, with no capital repayments required for up to 91 days. Finance is available for new or used machines, whether registered or unregistered, for up to 360 days. And, to make the process even smoother, DF Capital’s system has been integrated with The Fleet Auction Group’s own platform.

“We’re delighted to be working with The Fleet Auction Group to provide their buyers with access to our flexible stocking solutions,” said Chris Ratcliffe, field development manager at DF Capital. “Our aim is to make it as easy as possible for our dealers to source and fund the vehicles they need, while supporting their cash flow and business ambitions.”

Andrew Walker, CEO at The Fleet Auction Group, added: “Partnering with DF Capital gives our buyers a trusted and straightforward funding option. We are always looking for innovative ways to add value and convenience for our customers, and this partnership helps them access the funding should they need it, quickly and efficiently.”

https://www.fleetauctiongroup.com/df-capital