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Want to take moped test, aged 16 and in UK. Anything I should know?

I've just hit 16, and want to learn how to ride a moped and get a license.
I was wondering how important the license plate reading part of the test is, as I have difficulty reading letters and numbers that are far away, but otherwise my vision is fine. Will this matter?
Also, if anyone could recommend any nice models of moped, that'd be great. I had my sites set on a Vespa PX, but they only come in 125cc, and at my age 50cc is the limit, right?

Any other advice or things I should know would be spiffy! Thanks!

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Dare I ask why reading license plates matters when driving?
Unless your a police officer, I can't see the use..

But ok, glasses! Will do!

Get to know the highway code. If you can not read the number you fail. I do not know the distance it used to be 25 yards but then it was thre letters and three numbers on the plates. But wear your specs. If you use them to pass your test you have to use them every time you drive

Vespa $46.51 More than one thousand full-color and black-and-white illustrations celebrate one of the most recognizable pop culture icons of the twentieth century, looking at the enduring popularity of the Vespa scooter, tracing its history from its origins after World War II to the Granturismo model of today, and offering a definitive reference of all forty-one models. Original.

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Vespa By Mazzanti, Davide (EDT) $37.25 More than one thousand fullcolor and blackandwhite illustrations celebrate one of the most recognizable pop culture icons of the twentieth century, looking at the enduring popularity of the Vespa scooter, tracing its history from its origins after World War II to the Granturismo model of today, and offering a definitive reference of all fortyone models. Original. Author: Mazzanti, Davide (EDT) Subtitle: Style in Motion Publication Date: 2004/01/01 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 1.25 Width: 8.50 Height: 10.00

Men on Vespa $40.99 Men on Vespa - Art Print

La Vespa $34.99 Unknown La Vespa - Art Print

Wrapped Vespa $79.99 Christo Wrapped Vespa - Collectable Print

How to Restore and Maintain Your Vespa Motorscooter $35.24 With facilities cranking out scooters in fifteen nations, with rabid scooteristi roaming the globe, and with life-to-date sales numbering well into the millions, Vespa is unarguably the name in motorscooters. The Italian-based company has sold more than two million scooters in the U.S. alone, since Sears& Roebuck took the first stateside shipment in 1950. Those phenomenal numbers, along with a Generation X mod revival, have translated into a thriving collectible and restoration scene, with enthusiasts striving to attain the same authenticity afforded other collectible vehicles. This complete guide to correctly restoring all Vespas built from 1946 through 1996 addresses both mechanical and cosmetic concerns. Generously illustrated with specially commissioned photography, every step in the restoration process is carefully described. Also includes vital information on parts sources.

Vespa on Yellow $14.99 Myrjam Tell Vespa on Yellow - Art Print

Vintage Vespa $14.99 Michael Cheung Vintage Vespa - Art Print

Vespa Chic $24.99 Chaloner Woods Vespa Chic - Photographic Print

Vespa on Pink $109.99 Myrjam Tell Vespa on Pink - Framed Art Print

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The Honda Motor Scooter and Other Fast Gas Scooters

Gas powered scooters have been around since around 1900, right around the same time as cars were first starting to hit the market. They were pretty crude machines. They resemble what we think of today as a Moped because they were really just bikes with small motors attached to them. For the time they were awesome.

Boy, how they have changed today! Today's scooters range from the smaller 50cc versions that will get you around town or around campus, all the way up to 600cc bad boys that can go on the freeway and find speeds of well over 100 mph. That, my friend, is a fast gas scooter!

With the economy being not so hot and the price of gas hovering in the $3.00 range, these scooters are becoming a popular source of transportation in all walks of life. It's easy to see why:

o They are very affordable compared to a car
o The are incredibly fuel efficient
o They are not hard to repair and the parts are usually inexpensive
o It's easy to find parking when on campus or in a big city

Here is a look at some of the scooters available to you right now.

#1 Honda
Honda had produces more brands of scooters than anyone of the years if we are looking worldwide. In fact, the Honda Super Cub, which came out in the late 1950's, is the best selling two wheeler of all time. They currently are selling 5 trim levels in the USA:

o Metropolitan - 50cc
o Ruckus - 49cc
o Elite - 108cc
o SH150I - 150cc
o Silver Wing - 582cc

Did you see that last one? The Silver Wing is pretty flipping fast!

#2 Vespa
After WWII, the Vespas kind of became the gold standard for scooters in Europe. They sell a full line in the USA now and are popular because of their 'retro scooter' look. They can be a little more expensive than others, but the quality warrants it. Here's a look at their line up: (the number is the cc of the engine)

o LX 50 and S 50
o LX 150, S 150, and LXV 150
o GTS 250 and GVT 250
o GTS 300 Super

#3 Suzuki Scooters
Suzuki tends to build more traditional motorcycles cruisers and off road bikes, but they do have 3 power scooters available in the US.

o The Burgman 400
o Burgman 650
o Burgman 650 Exec

#4 Yamaha
Yamaha has long been in the motor sports game with a full line up of very popular motorcycles and ATVs. They are current offering a pretty good selection of scooters as well:

o C3, Vino Classic, and the Zuma - 49cc
o Zuma 125 - 125cc
o Majesty - 395cc
o TMAX - 499cc

#5 Kymco
Kymco is the largest scooter manufacturer in Taiwan, and currently exports to 86 countries worldwide. They are very popular here in the USA and have over 15 different models ranging from 6 50cc models all the way up to the Xciting 500Ri. They are definitely a player and worth taking a look at.

Scooters have come a long way over the years. If there are 2 things that stick out to me about scooters it is this:

1. Fuel Efficiency: Most of the 50cc models get over 100mpg and the larger ones usually get over 50mpg.

2. Affordable: The smaller models can start, BRAND NEW, for under $2000. The larger models can be a little more expensive, hitting the $9000 range, but still an excellent value for what you are getting.

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