cheap insurance for moped
April 9th, 2010 by The Rider
Want to buy a moped, how much will one cost?
I need some advice concerning buying a moped or a small motorbike for use in London. I’ve done a bit of research into it, but there are still a couple of questions I’ve got.
Ideally, I’d like a moped that can carry two passengers. I don’t really care whether it’s 50cc or 125cc+ just that it’ll be able to get me around with a passenger. The Honda ‘Lead’ looks alright, but does anyone have any cheaper suggestions? I’ve been told that it’s wiser to buy a new vehicle as second hand bikes can be terribly unreliable.
I’m taking my car practical test in the next few weeks so I should have a full driver’s license soon (if I pass, haha).
Does this mean I still have to take the CBT? How much is tax and insurance roughly? Will I still have to wear learner plates? Will I be able to carry another passenger legally?
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Thank you!
A 50cc will carry 2 but very slowly as they only have enough power to get to about 30 mph with a rider only – doable but deadly dull and not practical. You would need a CBT but no l plates to ride a 50cc.
If you get a 125 you still need a CBT but your car licence counts for nothing and L plates are required. A 125 will cope with a passenger but will be cramped and a bit slow. This will not matter much until you pass a bike test as with L plate on a provisional bike licence you CANNOT CARRY A PASSENGER.
In a nutshell, pass test on a 125cc and you can then start carrying passengers – otherwise NO PASSENGERS. London Police regularly stop small bikes two up as a lot try to break this law and you could easily clock up 6 points and lose that nice new licence.
You can pick up some new chinese made bikes for £750 and go up to Japanese and Italian 125cc at just short of £3000
Insurance will cost anywhere from £60 to £1000 depending on age and cover you want.
Cannot remember what tax is but look on the link I give you below for lots more info.
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