If the Motorcycle is local you could try the local police, but chances are that stolen motorcycles are shipped interstate.
You need to get the VIN from the motorcycle frame and get a report on this which will tell you what information is stored against this motorcycle. Look for other clues from the seller, are they too keen to sell, is the price too cheap?
If you know it was stolen, yes, it would be illegal. If you purchase it through the police department, that would be legal.
The motorcycle is not there anymore.
You get charged with possession of a stolen vehicle I believe. If you knew it was stolen when you bought it then you are handling stolen goods (or a similarly fragrant nosegay of legalspeak, depending where you live) and the police will be keeping a close eye on you and they will be very interested in you. If you did not know it was stolen, then the motorcycle will be confiscated and searched so they can try and find out who had stolen it and where it came from. How you then get your money back, if at all, depends again on where you live.
You should choose a motorcycle loan with the lowest interest rates when buying a new motorcycle.
stop buying a stolen stuff
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carfax? Try contacting your local Police to see if it is registered stolen. Some people have also suggested calling an insurance company as they will have access to these records.
yes, you can. its still stolen.
I think it will take a month to process a motorcycle license even in Georgia.
Was thinking of buying a used firearm to defend my home from invasion. But how do I know if its stolen? Call your local police department and have them check it in NCIC. You may have to bring it in so they can confiscate it if it is stolen.
You can go to jail for theft of a car.
The purchaser.