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Written by Eve Critchley, 02/11/09

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The number of people injured while riding their motorbike has fallen by almost a quarter over the last ten years, new figures have revealed.

According to data published by the Department for Transport, the overall casualty rate in 2008 was 23 per cent lower than ten years previously.

Released last Friday (October 30th), the figures also revealed a fall in the number of unlicensed machines, bike insurance customers may be interested to hear.

There were around 1.3 million licensed bikes in the UK last year. The department estimates 3.6 per of the active motorcycle stock was unregistered - a drop from 9.8 per cent in 2007.

The 2009 edition of the Compendium of Motorcycling Statistics revealed that 85 per cent of the 105,000 motorbike tests taken in 2008 were completed by men.

Researchers also analysed breathalyser results for riders involved in accidents and found the proportion over the limit to be unchanged from 2004 at 1.4 per cent.

This figure is almost half that of drivers overall, with 2.7 per cent of drivers failing the test for alcohol levels.

In related news, the British Motorcyclists Federation recently announced the government is conducting a new study into the risks posed by petrol spillages on UK roads.

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