Many motorcycle owners only think about road tax when the renewal date is near. By then, you may start checking the motor road tax price, insurance status, required documents, and renewal options all at once.
Motorcycle road tax in Malaysia is easier to manage when you know what affects the price and what documents to prepare. For most riders, the fee is based on engine capacity, while renewal requires valid insurance and updated owner details.
This guide breaks down the motor road tax price, renewal steps, required documents, and available renewal methods so you can plan ahead and avoid last-minute issues.
Motor Road Tax Price in Malaysia by Engine Capacity
The motor road tax price you pay depends on your motorcycle’s engine displacement (cc). Rates are set by Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) and have remained stable for most engine categories.
Here is a summary of the current road tax rates alongside an estimated total when bundled with third-party insurance:
| Engine Capacity | Road Tax (Basic) | Insurance (Est.) | Total (Est.) |
| Up to 150cc | RM2.00 | RM9.00 | RM11.00 |
| 151cc – 200cc | RM3.00 | RM12.00 | RM15.00 |
| 201cc – 250cc | RM5.00 | RM20.00 | RM25.00 |
| 251cc – 500cc | RM10.00 | RM40.00 | RM50.00 |
| 501cc – 800cc | RM15.00 | RM60.00 | RM75.00 |
| Above 800cc | RM20.00 | RM80.00 | RM100.00 |
Note: Insurance figures are estimates for third-party coverage only. Comprehensive plans may cost more, so check the final motor road tax and insurance amount during renewal.
Now, you can enjoy extra savings with the additional 10% MADANI rebate for riders with no claims.
Contact TM Motoworld to learn more about the motor road tax price and how to renew it before valid period ends.
What to Prepare for Motorcycle Road Tax Renewal
Getting your documents in order before you head to the counter (or open the app) saves you a trip. Here is what to prepare for motorcycle road tax renewal:
Important: Road tax renewal requires active motorcycle insurance. Renew your insurance first if it has expired, or arrange both together so the dates stay aligned.
3 Locations to Renew Your Motorcycle Road Tax
There are several ways to renew, depending on your preference for speed and convenience.
| Where to Renew | How It Works |
| MyEG / JPJ Portal | Renew online anytime, 24/7. Road tax sticker mailed to you. |
| Post Office (Pos Malaysia) | Walk in, bring documents, pay, collect sticker same day. |
| Insurance Agent / Dealer | They handle paperwork; ideal if renewing insurance too. |
| TM Motoworld | Renew while buying or selling your bike. Convenient one-stop. |
Step-by-Step: How to Renew Motorcycle Road Tax
After checking your motor road tax price and ensuring your motorcycle insurance is valid, the renewal process is usually online and in person. Both methods follow the same steps:
- Renew or confirm your motorcycle insurance is active and covers the upcoming period.
- Gather your documents: MyKad and existing insurance certificate.
- Choose your renewal channel (portal, post office, or dealer).
- Pay the motor road tax price based on your bike’s CC (see table above).
- Receive your new road tax sticker. Affix it to your windscreen or keep it on you.
Pro tip: Set a reminder a month before your road tax expires. Last-minute renewals sometimes run into insurance delays that hold up the whole process.
Renew Road Tax When You Are Buying or Selling a Bike at TM Motoworld
TM Motoworld helps simplify the process by guiding you through the required road tax and insurance documents during your motorcycle purchase or sale at our motorcycle shop.
Our team checks the key details, explains what needs to be renewed, and supports the paperwork so the transaction can move forward smoothly.
This gives buyers better peace of mind before riding off, while sellers can complete the process clearly without handling everything alone.
Reach out to our team and we will take care of the details.
Frequently Asked Questions About Motor Road Tax Price
A 150cc motorcycle usually has a basic road tax rate of RM2 per year, before insurance and renewal charges.
You need valid motorcycle insurance, MyKad details, and your motorcycle registration details.
Yes, TM Motoworld can guide you through motorcycle road tax renewal and insurance documentation.
Yes, TM Motoworld can help you check the estimated road tax price based on your motorcycle’s engine capacity.
Yes, motorcycles with higher engine capacity usually have higher road tax rates.
