92jambo Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I need some help buying a moped it has to be 50cc does anyone have any previous experience or know to buy one? any help would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 If you park it within 1 mile of Niddrie or Gracemount, make sure it is insured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.N.T.H. Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I drove one when i was younger. TBH, it's mostly neds that drive them about, but i fancied one anyway. They're an absolute bomb to insure, and buy. Great fun to fire about on, especially in summer. I got mine from Carrick, down Leith Links, brand new. Used it for a year and then sold it on for roughly the same price. The wee fellow was de-restricted and hit 55MPH nicely, happy days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Probably best buying some kind of bike magazine that'll give you the info. You'll need to get training and pass a basic test before you're allowed on the road (at least tthat's the case for bigger bikes). As for buying one...remember you'll only be keeping it for a year - assuming you want to upgrade when you turn 17. Bike shops should be happy to deal with you if you appear to be serious enough about getting one - they ought not to alienate someone who could be a customer for life. Go for it and happy biking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.N.T.H. Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Yeah, you'll need to sit your CBT (Compulsory Basic Training). It's basically a day spent down at Seafield, learning how to drive a moped. Firstly you're on their track, then on the road. Once they deem you to be at a certain standard you'll drive home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackaysCentreSpot Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 You don?t need to take any further tests if you have a full UK driving licence taken before 1st February 2001 to drive a 50cc moped. Otherwise you will need to take a CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) test. Holders of a full UK driving licence also do not need to have 'L' plates. Full UK driving licence before 1st Feb 2001 - do not need to sit CBT. Full UK driving licence after 1st Feb 2001 - you have to sit a CBT. So simply 92 jambo you will have to sit a CBT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Macaroons Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 You don’t need to take any further tests if you have a full UK driving licence taken before 1st February 2001 to drive a 50cc moped. Otherwise you will need to take a CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) test. Holders of a full UK driving licence also do not need to have 'L' plates. Full UK driving licence before 1st Feb 2001 - do not need to sit CBT. Full UK driving licence after 1st Feb 2001 - you have to sit a CBT. So simply 92 jambo you will have to sit a CBT. what about 125 CC? OP....scooters = heaven in summer,hell in winter.....and our winters seem to run for 8 months! also I would buy from a dealer rather than 2nd hand which will be wrecked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Get a bike & fit a hair drier to the arse of it. Save yourself some cash. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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