All You Need To Know About Moped Riding in Britain: A Step by Step Guide.
1. Just like owning a dog, a gun, a car or any other lethal weapon, to ride a moped in Britain you need a licence. So grab a signed photo of yourself - if you have no professional family friends just ask your probation officer - and get on down the Post Office, fill in a form and hand over fifty quid.
2. The next step is to do a CBT course. This validates your provisional moped/motorcycle entitlement and gives you a basic understanding of the bike and the road.
3. The CBT teaches you all the basics including choosing the right equipment. You can use this knowledge to kit yourself out with jacket, gloves and helmet etc. All that matters then is the price.
4. The fun (but not best - that's step 9) bit comes fourth. Choosing and then buying your first bike. This isn't as easy as it sounds unless you go and buy a brand new one which is a relatively affordable option these days with many quality Chinese imports like Superbyke on the market. It's probably still worth checking out my blog post on 'Choosing the Right Bike for You' though...
5. Roadworthiness of your vehicle is your responsibility. The annual MOT isn't a certificate of proof. You must personally ensure your tyres are good, your lights work and your bike isn't a death-trap for any other reason. You still need a valid MOT though.
6. Insurance is mandatory. It is a promise by the insurers to pay for the cost of damages to other people if you make a mistake whilst riding and hurt them physically, mentally, emotionally or financially. The law requires that everyone has it so that means that if someone else makes a mistake and it's *you* that is hurt you can claim compensation and medical expenses etc and visa versa.
7. A whole fifteen pounds for a moped. It doesn't sound like much but it's necessary and you have to pay it every year. It goes up and it goes down, depending on who did the government's budget. Road Tax is another legal requirement for riding on the British Highway.
8. Last but by no means least, if you are riding on a provisional licence you must display L-Plates at the front and rear of your bike. They must not be cut-down or obscured in any way.
9. That's it. Job done and away you go. All that's required is some petrol plus some oil if you bought a two-stroke. Just please remember to renew your annual MOT, insurance and road tax or hefty penalties will be inflicted upon you. It's also well worth taking your full bike test. It will save you a fortune in insurance premiums and make you a better rider as well. Happy Days! - 21392
2. The next step is to do a CBT course. This validates your provisional moped/motorcycle entitlement and gives you a basic understanding of the bike and the road.
3. The CBT teaches you all the basics including choosing the right equipment. You can use this knowledge to kit yourself out with jacket, gloves and helmet etc. All that matters then is the price.
4. The fun (but not best - that's step 9) bit comes fourth. Choosing and then buying your first bike. This isn't as easy as it sounds unless you go and buy a brand new one which is a relatively affordable option these days with many quality Chinese imports like Superbyke on the market. It's probably still worth checking out my blog post on 'Choosing the Right Bike for You' though...
5. Roadworthiness of your vehicle is your responsibility. The annual MOT isn't a certificate of proof. You must personally ensure your tyres are good, your lights work and your bike isn't a death-trap for any other reason. You still need a valid MOT though.
6. Insurance is mandatory. It is a promise by the insurers to pay for the cost of damages to other people if you make a mistake whilst riding and hurt them physically, mentally, emotionally or financially. The law requires that everyone has it so that means that if someone else makes a mistake and it's *you* that is hurt you can claim compensation and medical expenses etc and visa versa.
7. A whole fifteen pounds for a moped. It doesn't sound like much but it's necessary and you have to pay it every year. It goes up and it goes down, depending on who did the government's budget. Road Tax is another legal requirement for riding on the British Highway.
8. Last but by no means least, if you are riding on a provisional licence you must display L-Plates at the front and rear of your bike. They must not be cut-down or obscured in any way.
9. That's it. Job done and away you go. All that's required is some petrol plus some oil if you bought a two-stroke. Just please remember to renew your annual MOT, insurance and road tax or hefty penalties will be inflicted upon you. It's also well worth taking your full bike test. It will save you a fortune in insurance premiums and make you a better rider as well. Happy Days! - 21392
About the Author:
John Vincent is from Leicester, UK. He's a moped enthusiast and knows where to go for a Motorcycle MOT.
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