Bike Tax in Nepal 2083/84: Rates by CC (125cc–650cc+)
Khatapana
January 1, 2025 4 min read
Reviewed by Kailash Panday, Chartered Accountant & Corporate Lawyer
Quick answer
In Bagmati Province (Kathmandu Valley), FY 2083/84 bike tax is Rs 3,000 up to 125cc, Rs 5,000 for 126–150cc, Rs 6,500 for 151–225cc, Rs 12,000 for 226–400cc, Rs 25,000 for 401–650cc and Rs 35,000 above 650cc. Other provinces set their own rates.
- Bagmati rates are unchanged from 2082/83: 125cc Rs 3,000, 150cc Rs 5,000, 200cc Rs 6,500, 250–400cc Rs 12,000.
- Electric bikes and scooters pay Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000 a year depending on motor wattage.
- Pay at the transport office or online before renewing the bluebook; bikes over 15 years old pay a surcharge.
Late-payment fine percentages and some non-Bagmati provincial rates are still being confirmed. Check with your provincial transport office before paying.
In Bagmati Province (Kathmandu Valley), the FY 2083/84 bike tax is:
| Engine size | Annual tax |
|---|---|
| Up to 125cc | Rs 3,000 |
| 126–150cc | Rs 5,000 |
| 151–225cc | Rs 6,500 |
| 226–400cc | Rs 12,000 |
| 401–650cc | Rs 25,000 |
| Above 650cc | Rs 35,000 |
You pay it once a year at the transport office (Yatayat) or online, and you need it paid before the bluebook can be renewed. Rates are set by each province, so a bike registered outside Bagmati may pay a different amount.
Bike tax in Nepal 2083/84 (Bagmati Province), privately registered
| Engine capacity | Annual bike tax (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Up to 125cc | 3,000 |
| Above 125cc up to 150cc | 5,000 |
| Above 150cc up to 225cc | 6,500 |
| Above 225cc up to 400cc | 12,000 |
| Above 400cc up to 650cc | 25,000 |
| Above 650cc | 35,000 |
Applies to motorcycles, scooters and quad bikes registered as private vehicles in Bagmati Province, from Shrawan 1, 2083 (Bagmati Province Finance Act 2083, Schedule 2(ka)). The amounts are the same as FY 2082/83.
Bike tax according to CC (quick lookup)
| Your bike | CC band | Bike tax 2083/84 (Bagmati) |
|---|---|---|
| 100cc / 110cc / 125cc bike or scooter | up to 125cc | Rs 3,000 |
| 150cc bike | 126–150cc | Rs 5,000 |
| 155cc / 160cc bike | 151–225cc | Rs 6,500 |
| 200cc / 220cc bike | 151–225cc | Rs 6,500 |
| 250cc bike | 226–400cc | Rs 12,000 |
| 300cc / 350cc bike | 226–400cc | Rs 12,000 |
| 400cc bike | 226–400cc | Rs 12,000 |
| 450cc–650cc bike | 401–650cc | Rs 25,000 |
| Above 650cc (superbikes) | above 650cc | Rs 35,000 |
Use the CC printed in your bluebook. A bike of exactly 150cc pays Rs 5,000, and anything from 151cc pays Rs 6,500.
125 cc bike tax in Nepal
A 125cc bike or scooter (for example most commuter bikes and 125cc scooters) pays Rs 3,000 a year in Bagmati. The "up to 125cc" band includes exactly 125cc.
150 cc bike tax in Nepal
Rs 5,000 a year for bikes above 125cc up to 150cc.
160cc and 200 cc bike tax in Nepal
Both fall in the 151–225cc band: Rs 6,500 a year.
250cc, 350cc and 400cc bike tax in Nepal
All three are in the 226–400cc band: Rs 12,000 a year.
Electric bike and scooter tax (Bagmati 2083/84)
| Motor power | Annual tax (Rs), private |
|---|---|
| Up to 50 W | 1,000 |
| Above 50 W up to 350 W | 1,500 |
| Above 350 W up to 1,000 W | 2,000 |
| Above 1,000 W up to 1,500 W | 2,500 |
| Above 1,500 W | 3,000 |
Bike tax in other provinces (2083/84)
Each province sets its own bike tax. If your bike is registered outside Bagmati, check your provincial transport office. Verified figures for FY 2083/84 (Ratopati, 19 July 2026):
| Province | Up to 125cc | 125-150CC | Above 650cc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koshi | Rs 3,100 | Rs 5,100 | Rs 20,000 |
| Madhesh | Rs 3,000 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 20,000 |
| Bagmati | Rs 3,000 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 35,000 |
| Gandaki | Rs 3,000 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 20,000 |
| Lumbini | Rs 3,000 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 20,000 |
| Karnali | Rs 2,700 | Rs 4,300 | Rs 20,000 |
| Sudurpashchim | Rs 2,700 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 20,000 |
Lumbini fully exempts electric scooters up to 500 W, and Madhesh taxes electric scooters on purchase price rather than motor power.
Rental (hire) motorcycles and scooters
Bikes registered for hire pay lower provincial tax in Bagmati:
| CC | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 125cc | Rs 1,500 |
| 126–150cc | Rs 2,500 |
| 151–225cc | Rs 3,000 |
| 226–400cc | Rs 6,000 |
| 401–650cc | Rs 12,000 |
| Above 650cc | Rs 15,000 |
From FY 2083/84, the federal government also charges hire two-wheelers a fixed Rs 3,000 annual income tax. It is collected by the transport office at registration or renewal (IRD notice / Finance Act 2083).
Online bike tax payment in Nepal
Bagmati's Finance Act 2083 says that a tax payment made electronically through the transport ministry's online system needs no stamp in the bluebook, as long as it shows in the Vehicle Registration System (VRS) and a receipt is issued in the vehicle owner's name.
Nagarik App vehicle tax: QR BlueBook Integration & Vehicle Tax Payment for Bagmati Province. Open Nagarik App $\rightarrow$ Select Vehicle Tax / Bluebook $\rightarrow$ Link/Enter Bluebook Registration Details $\rightarrow$ Review calculated tax, renewal fees, and insurance status $\rightarrow$ Proceed to pay via linked eSewa / connectIPS / bank $\rightarrow$ Download official digital tax receipt.
Where to pay bike tax in Kathmandu Valley
For motorcycles registered in Kathmandu Valley, the office is the
- Kathmandu: Transport Management Office (Motorcycle), Gurjudhara.
- Lalitpur: Transport Management Office (Vehicles & Motorcycles), Ekantakuna.
- Bhaktapur: Transport Management Office, Sallaghari (Srijananagar).
- Cross-Office Payments: Yes. Under Bagmati's integrated Vehicle Registration System (VRS), any Bagmati transport office in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, or Hetauda can process and accept vehicle tax and bluebook renewals for any bike registered in Bagmati Province.
Bring:
- your bluebook (vehicle registration certificate)
- the owner's citizenship or ID
- your third-party insurance
Bike tax fine (late payment)
- Late-payment fines: If you pay after the deadline, the transport office adds a fine on top of the tax and the bluebook renewal fee.
- Bikes older than 15 years: In Bagmati, vehicles more than 15 years old pay an extra 5% of the tax for every year beyond the 14th year. The extra amount is capped at the normal tax amount.
- Scrapped or missing two-wheelers: If the bike no longer exists or is too old to use, pay the current-year tax and renewal fee by Poush-end 2083. All fines up to FY 2082/83 are then waived and the bike is removed from the records. You need a local-level and police letter if the bike no longer physically exists.
- Lost and recovered bikes: With a police letter and proof of the hold placed at the transport office, the tax, renewal fee and fines for the period the bike was missing are waived.
- Bluebook renewal fee (private motorcycle/scooter): Rs 300 (Bagmati 2083/84).
Third-party insurance for bikes
Third-party insurance is compulsory, and you need valid insurance to renew the bluebook.
FAQ
How much is bike tax in Nepal for a 125cc bike? Rs 3,000 a year in Bagmati Province for FY 2083/84. Koshi charges Rs 3,100, and Karnali and Sudurpashchim charge Rs 2,700.
What is the 150cc bike tax in Nepal? Rs 5,000 a year in Bagmati (above 125cc up to 150cc).
What is the bike tax for 200cc and 250cc bikes? In Bagmati, 200cc pays Rs 6,500 (151–225cc band) and 250cc pays Rs 12,000 (226–400cc band).
Did bike tax increase in 2083/84? Not in Bagmati. The petrol and diesel two-wheeler rates are the same as 2082/83. Only small electric cars (up to 50 kW) went up.
Can I pay bike tax online in Nepal? Yes. Bagmati recognises payments made through the transport ministry's online system once they show in VRS, and no bluebook stamp is needed.
Where do I pay bike tax in Kathmandu? At the Transport Management Office (Motorcycle), Gurjudhara, Kathmandu, or online.
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