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Post by dingo on Jul 18, 2006 17:56:48 GMT
Hi All Stumbled upon this forum and it looks very handy. I'm just about to buy a moped for local journeys to save messing about in the car and trying to find parking - even the London suburbs are a nightmare. Looking at Chinese mopeds because they seem decent value compared to the famous brand ones. One thing I was trying to find but couldn't see was a *sticky* on how to register the bike and more importantly what tests need to be passed to drive the various engine sizes. I'm your older *ahem* rider and from what I've scoured so far I have worked out that I can drive a 50cc moped without L plates with my full driving licence. But I was tempted by the 125cc models but presumably I've got to go through some tests for that, same as any motorbike? Anyway, hope to surf here regularly when I get stuck.
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Post by andyscooter on Jul 18, 2006 18:56:11 GMT
if you passed your driving test before 1197 then you can ride a 50 with l plates for a 125 you need to take a cbt wich is quite easy to do this only lasts 2 years though so you ether have to keep taking them or pass a test
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Post by blubayou on Jul 19, 2006 23:07:16 GMT
Dingo,
If you're doing a lot of town riding the deristricted 50cc will be adequate. If like me, it's your first scooter on a full car licence even tho' you're 40+, it's a good start. I think I may have been dangerous on a 125 but am now very comfy on a pimped 50cc.
Worked out around £700 on the road for me, best £700 I've ever spent.
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Post by ~ Gaz ~ on Jul 19, 2006 23:33:25 GMT
if you passed your driving test before 1197 then you can ride a 50 with l plates for a 125 you need to take a cbt wich is quite easy to do this only lasts 2 years though so you ether have to keep taking them or pass a test 1197!!! BLIMEY how old do you have to be! hehe
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Post by julietdoll on Jul 20, 2006 5:35:26 GMT
if you passed your driving test before 1197 then you can ride a 50 with l plates for a 125 you need to take a cbt wich is quite easy to do this only lasts 2 years though so you ether have to keep taking them or pass a test 1197!!! BLIMEY how old do you have to be! hehe Dead, The Highlander, a Vampire or an early pioneer of cryogenics apparently.
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Post by dingo on Jul 20, 2006 10:11:23 GMT
Cheers, blubayou. I'm gonna stick to a 50cc, it'll do everything I want of it. Also want to stick some parcels on the back occasionally, if possible. Probably have to use a few bungees. I'm actually in my 30s but I thought this room would be full of 16 year olds. Seems it's quite varied agewise.
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Post by enu06 on Jul 20, 2006 10:56:56 GMT
1197 is correct, BUT you also have to get your parents written permission.
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Post by andyscooter on Jul 21, 2006 7:11:19 GMT
sorry was ment to say 1997 doh
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Post by Ginger Phil on Jul 25, 2006 6:28:33 GMT
Welcome aboard!! #thumbs_up# I'm 31 so it's not all youngsters on here. #cheers#
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Post by Davros on Jul 25, 2006 8:20:51 GMT
Just to add a bit more on license and riding regulations as per the DSA and DVLA...
If you passed your car driving license before 2001, you can ride a Moped with a max engine of 50cc and restricted to 31mph, without wearing 'L' Plates, and without the need to complete CBT.
"Moped" is a DSA definition... a "Moped" is not a Motorcyle. A Moped is under 50cc and restricted 31mph, a Moped can be a scooter (step-through) or an 'aloft' (standard motorbike) form.
The term scooter does not exist in DSA licensing terms, it is merely a description of a moped or motorcylce frame type. Scooters can have automatic or manual gears, and regular ('aloft') motorbikes can have automatic or manual gears. Many people wrongly label scooters as 'mopeds', even though they may be over 50cc.
Next up from a Moped is a "Learner Legal Motorcycle".... This is over 50cc but under 125cc and restricted to 15bhp power output. To ride a Learner Legal Motorcycle you need to have a Full Car License, OR a motorcycle provisional license, hold a DL196 certificate (CBT) and wear L plates.
Beyond this you have a full Motorcycle, although there are various other license categories and restrictions... Holding a Cat A license allows you to ride any motorcycle. Holding a Cat A1 license only allows you to ride up to a 125cc, (further classified as a 'light motorcycle', (not to be confused with a 'learner legal motorcycle' !!). Holding a Cat A2 license allows you to ride any automatic motorcycle.... holding a 'restricted' form of a Cat A or Cat A2 license means that you are restricted to 33bhp (usually around 400cc max) for a 2 year period after passing the practical test.
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Post by dingo on Jul 25, 2006 12:25:14 GMT
Ta, Davros.
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