Free Texas Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Texas motorcycle sales use the exact same Form 130-U process as cars, including the 6.25% Motor Vehicle Sales Tax on the greater of sale price or 80% of the Standard Presumptive Value. The key motorcycle differences: no emissions testing (even in metro counties), and a separate moped classification for sub-50cc bikes.
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Texas Motorcycle Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
Same 6.25% MVST as cars, calculated on greater of sale price or 80% SPV. SPV exists for motorcycles just like cars.
Inspection Requirements
Since January 1, 2025, Texas no longer requires a safety inspection for non-commercial vehicles, including motorcycles (a $7.50 inspection replacement fee is paid at registration). Motorcycles are EXEMPT from emissions testing even in metro counties.
Texas Motorcycle Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- No inspection needed — Texas ended safety inspections for non-commercial vehicles in 2025, and motorcycles are exempt from emissions even in Harris/Dallas/Tarrant.
- Complete bill of sale with VIN, engine number, odometer, sale price, and signatures.
- Seller completes Texas title odometer disclosure and signs title over.
- Buyer completes Form 130-U with motorcycle details.
- Seller files Vehicle Transfer Notification online within 30 days at txdmv.gov.
- Buyer visits county tax office within 30 days with title, 130-U, Texas ID, and TX motorcycle liability insurance (a bill of sale is optional for a titled bike).
- Buyer pays 6.25% MVST on greater of sale price or 80% SPV, plus title and registration fees.
- Mopeds (under 50cc): different title classification and lower registration fees — clarify bike type upfront.
Common Pitfalls
- Paying for an emissions test on a motorcycle — Texas exempts bikes from emissions statewide.
- Missing the motorcycle endorsement: buyer needs a Class M driver's license to ride — not a seller issue but a common delay.
- Paying for a safety inspection you no longer need — Texas dropped them for non-commercial vehicles on January 1, 2025.
- Underreporting sale price without the SPV check — motorcycle SPVs exist and are enforced the same way as cars.
Pro Tip
Texas motorcycle sales are a hair easier than cars (no emissions) but otherwise identical: Form 130-U + signed title + Vehicle Transfer Notification. Check SPV before agreeing to a price — it defines the buyer's tax.