How to Deregister a Motorcycle in Singapore: COE Rebate and Process

Deregistering a motorcycle in Singapore returns two types of government money: the PARF rebate (a partial return of the ARF you paid at registration) and the COE rebate (a pro-rated refund of the remaining COE period). For motorcycles, the absolute numbers are smaller than for cars — Category D COE premiums run around S$8,000 compared to over S$100,000 for cars — but the process is the same and the rebates are worth understanding before you scrap or deregister.

What You Get Back When Deregistering a Motorcycle

PARF rebate

When you registered your motorcycle, you paid Additional Registration Fee (ARF) — a tax based on the motorcycle's Open Market Value (OMV). For motorcycles, the ARF rate is 15% of OMV (significantly lower than for cars, which face tiered rates starting at 100% of OMV).

For a motorcycle with an OMV of S$10,000, the ARF would be S$1,500. The PARF rebate is a percentage of that ARF, depending on the motorcycle's age at deregistration:

For motorcycles registered before 13 February 2026 (old schedule): - Age 0–5 years: 75% of ARF - Age 5–6: 70% | Age 6–7: 65% | Age 7–8: 60% | Age 8–9: 55% | Age 9–10: 50%

For motorcycles registered from 13 February 2026 (Budget 2026 new schedule): - Age 0–5 years: 30% of ARF (down from 75%) - Age 9–10: 5% of ARF (down from 50%)

At 15% ARF on a S$10,000 OMV motorcycle, the maximum PARF for a pre-2026 motorcycle at year 0–5 would be 75% of S$1,500 = S$1,125. These are modest sums compared to car PARF, but they add up when combined with the COE rebate.

COE rebate

The COE rebate is a pro-rated refund of your motorcycle's remaining COE. If you paid S$8,000 for a Category D COE and deregister the motorcycle with 5 years remaining (60 out of 120 months), the COE rebate would be approximately S$8,000 × (60/120) = S$4,000.

This is the more significant component for motorcycles deregistered mid-life. The PARF is small due to the low ARF base; the COE rebate is meaningful if substantial COE time remains.

What the COE rebate number refers to

"COE rebate number" is sometimes used informally to mean your motorcycle's remaining deregistration value — the combination of PARF + COE rebate that LTA would process if you deregistered today. You can look this up via LTA OneMotoring using your motorcycle's registration plate number. Log in with Singpass, navigate to vehicle enquiry, and search for your plate. The portal shows both the PARF rebate and remaining COE value based on the current date.

How to Deregister a Motorcycle: Step by Step

Step 1: Find an LTA-authorised scrap yard

You must use an LTA-authorised facility. A list of authorised scrap yards and export agents for motorcycles is available on the LTA website. Do not take your motorcycle to an unauthorised workshop — the deregistration will not be processed and you won't receive your rebates.

For motorcycles, many authorised scrap yards also handle export. Japanese makes with a following in export markets (Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki) may command a slightly higher body value through export than through local scrapping.

Step 2: Get a quote from the scrap yard

Contact 2–3 authorised dealers or scrap yards. They'll ask for your registration number and may want to inspect the motorcycle's condition. The quote you receive should cover the body/export value they'll pay you — the PARF and COE rebates come separately from LTA.

Step 3: Settle any outstanding loan

If you have a motorcycle loan, it must be discharged before deregistration. The bank or lender holds a financial interest in the vehicle. Contact your lender to request a settlement amount and confirm the process for releasing their encumbrance when the vehicle is deregistered. The PARF and COE rebates will typically be applied against your outstanding loan balance first.

Step 4: Visit the scrap yard with your paperwork

Bring: - Your motorcycle's original registration card (known as the vehicle log card in Singapore) - Your NRIC or Singpass login details - Any bank discharge letter if your loan is being cleared at the same time

The scrap yard will facilitate the LTA deregistration online and hand over the relevant documents. You do not need to physically visit an LTA office.

Step 5: Receive your rebates

LTA processes the PARF and COE rebates after deregistration is confirmed. Payment is typically made via cheque or bank transfer within a few working days. If there is an outstanding car loan, the lender receives the payment first up to the amount owed; any surplus goes to you.

Motorcycle Deregistration vs COE Renewal: Which Makes More Sense?

When your motorcycle approaches its 10th year, you face the same decision as car owners: renew the COE or deregister.

A 5-year Category D COE renewal costs 50% of the PQP. As of early 2026, the Cat D PQP is approximately S$8,000–S$8,500, making a 5-year renewal cost around S$4,000–S$4,250. Unlike car COE renewals, this is often payable in cash without a loan. Crucially, a 5-year motorcycle COE renewal is non-renewable — at year 15, the motorcycle must be scrapped.

A 10-year renewal costs the full PQP — around S$8,000–S$8,500. This allows a further renewal at year 20.

Given the low cost of motorcycle COE renewal compared to cars, many owners choose to renew. But the PARF rebate is forfeited permanently upon renewal. For motorcycles with a remaining PARF of S$500–S$1,000, this forfeiture is modest. For motorcycles with more substantial remaining time (i.e., you're deregistering early), the COE rebate is the dominant financial factor.

The Singapore COE Navigator's decision framework focuses primarily on cars, but the same mathematical principles apply to motorcycles: calculate your combined PARF + COE rebate via OneMotoring, compare it against the cost of renewal plus expected ongoing maintenance, and make the decision based on numbers rather than sentiment. See the full guide here.