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Confused second-hand moped buyer

  • 15-06-2008 11:39pm
    #1
    The Chessplayer
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    Decided I'm buying a moped, and found a nifty looking little whizzer in a dealer's in West Dublin. The moped is an '06, and Quinn Direct didn't have the model on their books to give me a quote. The dealer said it was imported - would this have any affect on insurance quote?

    Also, as it's imported, would this mean there is no service history? How would I know it hasn't been in a crash etc?

    Any other advice on what I should be asking for about a second-hand moped, as this is my first bike??

    Would also be interested to know if anyone can recommend good places that I might get a modestly priced bike? And, would a 50cc do the job? I saw a brand new 50cc Yamaha neo's priced the same as a brand new Suzuki 125 - shouldn't the 125 be more expensive?:confused:


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  • #2
    dc69
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    I drove a moped for a few years.A nice one you could get is a yamaha aerox,they can be derestricted and then they are quite fast.

    This one you are looking at is a dodgy buy imo,it will be hard to get parts for and hard to insure.My advice would be to stay away.


  • #3
    The Chessplayer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,318 ✭✭✭The Chessplayer


    Would you advise going for a 50cc? Not looking to spend anything over 1200 second hand, but don't want it to be too old. Is it difficult to de-restrict?


  • #4
    colm_c
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    Anything over 50cc and you need an A1/A license and not an M (which is included on some B licenses)

    For the cc it really depends on your age, if you're under 20 the insurance will be a lot even on a 50cc, and even offputting on a 125.

    A 125 is a little better for keeping up with traffic than a 50cc, they also weight more.


  • #5
    omb0wyn5ehpij9
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    What is the make and model of the bike you were looking at?


  • #6
    The Chessplayer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,318 ✭✭✭The Chessplayer


    BrynW wrote: »
    What is the make and model of the bike you were looking at?

    it's a yamaha axis 100cc, or a honda lead 100cc.

    In 2 minds about whether to go for a 50cc maybe if i can get one for about 1000euro


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  • #7
    mikemac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,986 ✭✭✭✭mikemac


    Honda Lead 100cc is a quality bike!
    I got one in January and it seems to be a big seller, there are loads around.

    I had a 50cc Peugeot Vivacity for two years before that and while 50cc is grand for city driving, I think it's much better to have 100cc so you can handle the many 80km/h roads around and not get pushed to the gutter :mad:. Defensive driving ftw!

    You can buy a Honda Lead for €2,000. What's your budget?


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