buying a scooter

seastar


Joined: 19/02/2008
Posts: 13

Message Posted:
20/02/2008 10:18

I am looking to buy a 50cc scooter for whenever I am over TRNC (hopefully in the long term this will reduce the cost of car hire).

Could anyone on the forum give advice as to the best place to purchase a scooter and what insurance and tax if any is required

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
20/02/2008 14:56

Hi I have a 2005 Gilera Runner 50cc scooter for sale, its done under 6000KM, one owner from new, registered in 2006 on a HE plate. £700 ono. Let me know if you are interested.

seastar


Joined: 19/02/2008
Posts: 13

Message Posted:
20/02/2008 20:59

Hi authentichoccie

Thank you for your reply. Yes I am intersted in your scooter,but obviously would like to view first. I will be next over TRNC in Easter. If possible can you give me a contact number and your location for when i'm there.



ps I am near Esentepe, Kyrenia

Newboy


Joined: 21/02/2008
Posts: 80

Message Posted:
21/02/2008 16:29

What about the Insurance aspect, can you steer me in the right direction for insurance. I too am looking to buy a scooter

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
21/02/2008 16:31

There is an insurance broker in Lapta who is helpful, Steve I think his name is (someone will give you his name/phone number or you could go back through the messages as recently there was a thread on insurance). Also there is an insurance shop in Girne High Street just down the hill next door to the paper shop on the left hand side.

Karen

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
21/02/2008 16:39

Hi Newboy

Here is one insurance company details I have found.



Kibris Sigorta STI. Ltd (Cyprus Insurance Co. Ltd) on 0542 873 1231 or 0392 821 1228

Karen

Newboy


Joined: 21/02/2008
Posts: 80

Message Posted:
21/02/2008 19:35

Cheers K,

Shooting over in May, 4 a mth, so will look them up.



Ray

Newboy


Joined: 21/02/2008
Posts: 80

Message Posted:
21/02/2008 19:35

I shalll look for that post. Cheers all I need now is the wheels!!









Ray

Newboy


Joined: 21/02/2008
Posts: 80

Message Posted:
22/02/2008 13:05

Seastar, knew I wasn't dreamin. As advertised in Cyprus Today 2-8 Feb, page 53. For Sale Scooters 6mths old from 800ytl ph. 05338401642.



Ray

Dixie Normus


Joined: 22/02/2008
Posts: 820

Message Posted:
22/02/2008 16:15

Scooters for sale

Hi Folks if you need solid advice on any two wheeled mode of transport contact Harvey Dunbar 0533 845 6019 he has new and used scooters & motorcycles in stock I just purchased a 100cc 2 stroke Yamaha Falcon, he sorted transfer gave me a good deal and was genuine and helpfull.

artoned


Joined: 19/02/2008
Posts: 17

Message Posted:
22/02/2008 19:54

YES i can confirm good service from Harvey excelent deal bought one off him last year as runabout when im over. he gave me great deal and sorted repair out free when i came off.( not a rip off merchant)

seastar


Joined: 19/02/2008
Posts: 13

Message Posted:
22/02/2008 20:23

Harvey sounds ideal

Just one question, Where is he based

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
23/02/2008 00:50

Harvey lives in Bellapais, but has large van for deliveries and wont rip you off.

seastar


Joined: 19/02/2008
Posts: 13

Message Posted:
24/02/2008 20:04

I will look Harvey up when I'm out next, thanks for all the advice.

brian24001


Joined: 23/03/2008
Posts: 606

Message Posted:
04/04/2008 07:35

Harvey is (or was last time I saw him) on the road that runs diagonally behind he Pia Bella.

MattH


Joined: 20/02/2010
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
20/02/2010 18:11

Hi, i have a Yamaha BWS X 125cc new shape which is only one of two on the island which has all the extras a truley unique scooter with TRNC plates all road legal, call me on 05338860610 or email mattbhp@hotmail.com for further details

Dixie Normus


Joined: 22/02/2008
Posts: 820

Message Posted:
20/02/2010 18:40

MattH , what price are you looking for the scoot cash?



D.N

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
21/02/2010 09:30

A silly question about to be asked ....... do you need a driving licence?



My UK licence covered me for riding my 'wee vespa' and vans but I note that my TRNC licence only covers me for cars.



Do you reapply for a change on your licence or do you have to sit a test etc to be legally on the road?

scootex



Joined: 03/03/2009
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
21/02/2010 17:31

Hi if you want a new scooter or used I have a selection of 50cc,80cc and 125cc prices start at £700 for brand new 50cc includes all tax's registration into your name only extra to pay is insurance about 135tl for third party .12 months warranty on all new scooters and I can pick up for servicing as I live in Lapta and work in Bogazkoy between Girne and Lefkosa used 50cc from £450. If you are on a UK licence and yuo passed your test before June 2000 you will have automatic entitlement for riding a 50cc scooter as far as I know you would have to have motorcycle entitle ment on your UK licence to get the same on a TRNC licence ,but the test is no big deal as I have a young lady of 67 who just flew through her test and she had never ridden a scooter prior to coming to Cyprus she could now technically ride my 1100cc pan european if her legs were longer give me ring if your interested Phil on 05338711176 or 05428551176

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
23/02/2010 06:45

Scootex,



I can ride a motorcycle on my UK licence, as I can with vans up to a certain size, but when I applied for my TRNC a number of years ago, they only put cars on it as the norm. If I take both my licences in now will they change my TRNC licence?

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
23/02/2010 10:53

scootex,The rules must have changed again then.I produced a fax from DVLA regarding my bike licence stating i passed before 1974.They replied,you must take test ! They also would not give me HGV,PSV either.

jay76


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 532

Message Posted:
23/02/2010 11:01

Scootex

Do you hire scooters/motobikes if so what are prices, many thanks

scootex



Joined: 03/03/2009
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
23/02/2010 14:00

Hi Scoobydoo, Rigsby and Jay 76 .

Scoobydoo if you had a full UK motorcycle(cat A) licence you should of changed it for a TRNC licence which are DHI J I presume the D is for car licence the rest of the letters mean you have motorcycle entitlement > I double checked this as when my young friend passed her test she got HI J on her licence which means she could drive a motorcycle of any size (god forbid ) and when I saw it I thought they had made a cock up with mine and only given me moped entitlement but apparently she got the lot ,just hope she's not thinking of buying a fireblade or something.

Rigsby you could be right but most likely some body has just got hold of the wrong end of the stick if your licence stated cat A you should of got motorcycle entitlment mine was done in November last 2009.

Jay76 Sorry we are not allowed to hire unless I take on a TC partner and about 5 ton of paperwork

you could always buy one off me and sell it back when you are finished continued next pag

scootex



Joined: 03/03/2009
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
23/02/2010 14:04

continued from above

provided you want long term rental if not try John at the motorcycle shop Girne I was told he does scooters for about £12 per day i do not have his number to hand but he did post something on here the other day

Cheers all

Phil