scooter, what do i need

eurokev

Im looking into getting a cheap scooter as a runabout, too lazy to cycle. Besides the scooter what am i looking at paying for insurance tax etc. Im 24 and have a full drivers licence (car)

thetyreman

Yeo,your looking at about 250/280 euro for insurance on a 50cc scooter,

Now to hijack your question,im in the same position at minute with trying to get the misses on the road on a 50cc peugeot scoot,thats how i know the insuranc cost,anyway iv a question on the licence,i just looked at her licence,same as you full car,she got it renewed in 2000 and the bike licence up to 125 isnt on it anymore,So my questin is does she have to do the theory test to get a permit to drive a 50cc scooter,and if so i think the compolsory driveing lessons rule is comeing in on the 6/7 december that says you have to have 16hours of training before you get the permit,cananyone confirm this for me,,
Just to rcap,she has no A1 on her licence,so does this mean she willhave t do the theory test,,,thanks,,,,,,and sorry for the hijack but it is of mutual interest,,,,

Alkers

The A1 license isn't on the car license. The M license used to be. This allows you to drive a bike up to 50cc but only if it's restricted so it can't go over 45km/hr. Most 50cc scooters should do about 80km/hr. Don't bother with the m license, apply for your theory test for the A learner permit asap. Not sure how long it takes but you want to get it before the 6th or you're looking at 16 hours training. If you do end up having to get the 16 hours training, I would try and do them on a geared bike with a clutch as this is more than enough time to get you to a level where you would pass your full license test. (not sure if there is a fixed sylabus for the 16 hours or if it's just 16 hours of lessons you need?)

thetyreman

Yea as i thought,i applieonline lastnight and got theory test for the 6th,friday week,.so heres hopeing she passes it...