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[albitz]

Might work,but I would have reservations about what an insurance assessor might say in the event of an accident ? 

[YZ250]

We use Blind Nuts at work for this very purpose. They come in various sizes but we've got a tool to put them in. You may be able to do it without the tool.
Type Blind Nut in to You Tube if you're not sure what they are or how they work. They are designed for when you only have access to one side. 

If you drill out the old bolt, get a Blind Nut of the right size, insert it in the hole and then tighten up the new bolt. Do this with the seat out, just to get the nut to grip. Our tool does it fast so that it doesn't spin but you may get away with cutting the head off a bolt, putting the thread in a drill and try it that way. 

This should demonstrate how they work.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zzOU0-ULs0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[mrgreen]

The ultimate bodge is definately entwoods! but access to a welder would be a definate advantage otherwise, YZ250's idea is good although i don't know how much success you would have pulling a steel rivnut without the correct equipment although i did find this on the tube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYPnL5yv_kw

[dad machine]

mission accomplished!
cut through the side of the raised metal section the seat sits on and managed to replace with a new nut. Just need to repair the hole in the metal but my seat is now fully secured with 4 bolts. Thanks for all the advice. Going away at half-term so was really trying to get it sorted before then.
 Looking forward to a long drive with my recently added cruise control. So useful in those pesky average speed zones on the motorway.