I have a complicated ownership case here

[Relax]

In the past, I've heard of people buying bikes and not registering them, so all they have is the MSO which can be used to register it. Usually these are race bikes provided by a manufacturer to their factory rider, but as long as the MSO is valid (which is what I assume you meant by dealership paper). Take a pic of it to Service Ontario and confirm, if you are unsure.

 

[AmirGTA]

so I ended up not getting the bike since the guy was weird, not wanting to go to service ontario, it seems legit at first but when we met he was acting like scam people would do, expecting me hand the money for a peace of paper that doesn't mean nothing and asking me to go by myself to service ontario.
thanks for everyone point
oh by the way I read the comments and some of you guys want to know what bike it was
kawasaki ninja zx10r , damaged fairing and god knows what other problems I would have encounter.

 

[JZ67]

@AmirGTA, your first post screamed red flag. I'm very pleased you saw your way clear to walk away from that bike, which is a LOT of bike if it is your first one.

 

[hedo2002]

Could have been the seller also bought the bike under "sketchy" circumstances then realized the Crap show it was to get it registered so was hoping someone else would let recover his money and then they are stuck with a bike they couldn't register Happens all the time when people buy fake iPhones then flip them to someone else to deal with

 

[ReSTored]

Clearly, if the seller declines to go to Service Ontario with you to transfer or initate ownership then the deal is a scam of some sort.

The OP answered the question as to type of bike involved. Further question I always have when the forum gets asked for advice on some sketchy title issue is what is the market value of an undamaged or clear title bike vs. the one you are thinking of buying? Are you thinking about this purchase to potentially save $2,000 on what is typically a $15,000 bike? What's the tipping point between getting a great deal and saving money vs. the risk of getting ripped off in some way? Would you be contemplating this deal to save $1,000, or $2,000 or $5,000. I'd be curious to know.

 

[nobbie48]

In the past, I've heard of people buying bikes and not registering them, so all they have is the MSO which can be used to register it. Usually these are race bikes provided by a manufacturer to their factory rider, but as long as the MSO is valid (which is what I assume you meant by dealership paper). Take a pic of it to Service Ontario and confirm, if you are unsure.

I'm not sure if this fits the situation but I knew a guy that was given an older running car. He let it sit for a while to figure out what to do with it and then, for some reason, went to the police to ask a question. They answered the question but also handed him a ticket for failing to register the car within the prescribed timeframe. I don't think Service Ontario issues tickets so ask them or your favourite mechanic instead.