Miscellaneous 

What are the legal requirements for a moped?

Leia Doyle

What are the legal requirements for a moped?

To ride a motorcycle or moped on the road, you must: Be at least 17 years old (16 for a moped – speed range of 25 km/h to 45 km/h) Have completed compulsory basic training (CBT) Have a provisional Category A driving licence.

What vehicle type is a moped?

A moped is a bicycle-type vehicle (or two-wheeled vehicle), equipped with pedals and a low-powered engine that provides an economical mode of transportation. The term moped, or motor-pedal, is derived from the bicycle-like pedals that the rider uses to propel the vehicle to start its helper motor.

What does moped legal mean?

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The moped (or easy-rider) is legally defined as a two- or three-wheeled vehicle with engine displacement of no more than 50 cc (3.1 cu in) and maximum speed of no more than 50 km/h (31 mph). There is no license needed for driving a moped and you can ride from the age of 16 years.

Can I ride a 50cc moped without a Licence?

You passed your driving test before 1 February 2001 You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test. You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.

What is the best moped brand?

Top 10 50cc moped scooters for 2019

  • Aprilia SR50R. There was a time when Aprilia were all about the scooters.
  • Yamaha Aerox 4. Yamaha’s AeroX R was the most venerable of all sports mopeds.
  • Peugeot Kisbee.
  • Gilera Runner.
  • Vespa Primavera 50.
  • Lexmoto Echo 50.
  • Piaggio Typhoon 50.
  • Kymco Agility 50.

Does a moped have gears?

A scooter, otherwise known as a ‘twist and go’ is exactly that. There is no manual gear or clutch and they are therefore regarded as easier to ride. Small and light, scooters are ideal for town work and short jaunts.

What is the most reliable moped?

Top 10: Best used scooters

  • Peugeot Speedfight. The Speedfight seems to have been around forever thanks to this long-lived Peugeot scooter’s enduring popularity.
  • Honda SH125.
  • Yamaha Aerox.
  • Vespa PX125.
  • Kawasaki J125.