Scooter help

[Atticus]

Hi, thinking of getting 2nd hand scooter for work commute, any tips/advice? How much expect to pay, insurance etc? Do you need to take a test?

Many thanks!

[Seabag]

Scooters are great, BUT it's other drivers that aren't

Take a road awareness course (there's a place at Bell Green that runs them)

I loved mine, but after being taken out twice by careless drivers, I quit

[sillywoman]

Just re-insured mine: it's a 50cc Vespa, Im ummm, 'not young' shall we say? it was about ?130 fully comp. I do 3000 miles p.a - just around town & commuting and spend around ?5-8 per week on petrol. Because I got my driving licence a million years ago (in the 1980's) I didn't need to take a test, but my understanding is that under 125cc you can drive on a provisional indefinitely (could be wrong though?)

I love, L.O.V.E, love my scooter. It's the best thing ever. I say go for it - you won't regret it :)

[sillywoman]

But get a leg cover and handlebar mitts - otherwise it's hell in the winter.

[ruffers]

I commute by motorbike not scooter but no matter.

Do it but get training regardless of needing a test or not, and get good gear so you're not being distracted by cold or wet - there's no bad weather just the wrong outfit ;-)

And heated bar grips are amongst the world's best inventions.

[uncleglen]

You have to pass CBT and renew it every 2 years I think and keep L plates on. You are not allowed on motorways but you can do the full test and get a full licence

[womanofdulwich]

TRy and get one with slightly bigger wheels - I think they brake/handle better. Also if you are a car driver, you will feel safer with a slightly bigger engine.

Such as

http://www.motorscooterguide.net/Honda/SH150i/SH150i.html

[Atticus]

many thanks,all.