dodgey dave Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 If you are looking for a scooter for a 14 year old, did you know that scooters built before 2004, do not need a ct, or a number plate in France. my two kids have just purchased bikes in the UK, and it was very easy to bring them to France. I had to buy a job lot of 5 scooters, at a very good price, to make the trip whorth whgile, so if you know of anyone who needs a cheap 50 cc scooter, email me, as I just want to cover the cost of bringing them over. i have 3 left.I hope this helps someone out there.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Morgan Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Dodgey,When you say scooters - do you mean anything under 50cc? (i.e. like mopeds in uk). What about insurance - needed / how much?Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 [quote user="dodgey dave"] I hope this helps someone out there.Dave [/quote]Particularly of use to someone who wants to kill their 14 year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 ...and of course, the 14 year old in question has passed all the requisite tests (in French) in order to be able to ride said scooter, if they intend to take it on the public road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suze01 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 My 12 year old is already asking for one (his just 14 year old friend has one). The answer is no, no, NO.I did show him an article in the local rag about a 17 year old who was killed on his recently aquired bike - he's still asking, but he won't get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 CTs are not required for powered two wheelers regardless of age or size.50cc scooters/cyclomoteurs manufactured before 2004 will eventually require registration in the future (probably from around mid 2009). It is possible to voluntarily register one now - registration is free.Whether registered or not, the scooter must have a French certificate of conformity showing basic technical details and number of seats (if a pillion passenger is to be carried).The minimum age for riding one of these scooters is 14 years. Riders are required to hold a Brevet de Securite Routiere (BSR) which is obtained after five hours of training. It's the equivalent of the UK Compulsory Basic Training certificate. To complete the training, the child will need to understand and speak French.Insurance is compulsory (on production of a BSR) as are crash helmets.Failure to comply with the regulations is punishable by a class 2 fine (35 euros) and possible immobilisation of the scooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte3 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Insurance for a new 50cc scooter.............we paid 30euros per month for fully comp (only because scooter on hp) and 8 euros per month for 3rd party only, both with AGF.Yes, scooters are dangerous. My daughter had a nasty slide down the road in Fougeres the other week, but having been sore all over and buffed down one side for a week or so I think she'll learn from the experience. Unfortunately we can't keep youngsters at home for ever and I have found that my daughter treats the road and other drivers with respect. I would be happier if she would look after the scooter as well but you can't have everything!Incidently, I did suggest that she do her motorbike test sooner rather than later as we have a housefull of bikes and was told "Don't be ridiculous, they're too dangerous!"Aren't teenagers wonderful!!Aly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opas Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Just wondering why you had to buy 5 , and now have just 3 left, and felt the need to Advertise them on the forum. Thougt that Advertising was against forum rules?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Hi SD, you have given great advice in the past and I am back for more, with regard to 50cc scooters manufactured before 2004, as a holder of a full UK drivers licence do I need to pass the BSR test? Also although I have searched Google and I cannot find an address for Piaggio so that I can apply for a certificate of conformity. Thank you in advance.best regards[IMG]http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g130/dago49/Dago3.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 [quote user="opas"]Just wondering why you had to buy 5 , and now have just 3 left, and felt the need to Advertise them on the forum. Thougt that Advertising was against forum rules?![/quote]I would guess, and will apologise if wrong, that they are cheap chinese stuff that's currently flooding into Europe, they really are total cr*p, but you only get what you pay for.......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte3 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Bugbear wrote: " I would guess, and will apologise if wrong, that they are cheap chinese stuff that's currently flooding into Europe, they really are total cr*p, but you only get what you pay for.........................." My daughter's scooter was one of the above, cost 900 euros new and has lasted almost 2 years so far. We researched the market before buying, and are convinced we got a bargain. Lets face it, how many teenagers are really going to look after their scooter? If this one lasts another summer we'll be well pleased! And yes, I would buy another one tomorrow!! I wouldn't consider paying thousands of euros for a vehicle of any sort for a teenager. Dago,Your English car licence allows you to drive any motorcyle up to 125cc, and if you change to a French licence you will have full entitlement to drive a 125cc meaning you need only take a bike test to ride a machine OVER 125cc. ( and yes, you can take passengers...only recommended if you know what you're doing!)good luck,Aly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jc Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 www.piaggio.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Get a grip peeps, this post is over 6 months old and Dodgy is probably selling diggers by now [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Thanks Jc, I had already looked on their site and could only find a contact for the press office and a notice that they would only reply to queries from the press..! However your post prompted me to return and have now found another address that I hope will respond to me, maybe I will not hold my breath[:)]best regards[IMG]http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g130/dago49/Dago3.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jc Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 In there under Company,Directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manchester lass Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hi Dodgy Dave,,,,,,I have a house in Guerlesquin dept 29 and also have a 14 year old nephew who comes to stay. have you got a scooter to sell still!!!!!!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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