can i ride a scooter ??

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 09:31

advice please .....can i buy and register as owner say a 100c twist and go scooter .



can i tax,insure and legally ride it say on a uk car licence for visits of upto 2 weeks holiday .



or is there some law that says no ?.



any advice on this or costing etc would be appreciated



kav

dav88



Joined: 01/08/2008
Posts: 605

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 10:07

IF I AM NOT MISTAKEN you are allowed to use your uk license for up to a month then you need to apply to get a TRNC Motorbike License....

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 10:11

dav



is that a month in any visit ?so if i stayed 4 times per year for 2 weeks a time i would be ok .



i know it may not be accurate advice as rules here appear to change daily ....do they have a dvla type web site ?



kav

jay76


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 532

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 10:36

does anybody have any info on where i can hire scooters.



thanks



jay76

Cyprusraider


Joined: 08/04/2009
Posts: 99

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 10:42

Kavenkoy



Isn't it illegal to ride a 100cc moped/bike on a UK driving license in the UK??



Isn't the limit 50 cc ??



Why would you want to do something illegal in TRNC ??

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 11:53

thanks for your advice about legallity in uk .



i was using a example as to what i would like vs the legallity in trnc .



if there was information that said yes in trnc you can ride a 50cc moped on a uk license that would be clear .

at present i cant see anything ,so am seeking any information .



i cant believe the 14 year old kids 3s up you see down the main road in girne are legal ?....i just want to buy a scooter if i can ,legally



kav

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 11:54

This is what happened to me.I imported a 500cc motorbike.My TRNC licence only covered me for 50cc NO GEARS bike.My valid uk licence is for all groups ie;trucks,buses and a full bike licence.Licence office said You must take test for bike,My reply,if the test costs 1ytl and lasts only 5 minutes i am NOT doing it.So when riding bike uk licence in pocket,Driving car TRNC licence in pocket.I presented licence office with a fax from dvla stating the groups that i had passed test for.Told to take it to main police station and show to chief constable the the document,he kept it for a week and replied,You must take test! Bike was registered to me and taxed insured etc.

saucyboy69


Joined: 09/02/2008
Posts: 111

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 13:15

UK Rules for riding Scooters and Bikes



http://www.nukb.co.uk/Motorcycle%20License%20Details.htm



Pete

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 14:03

good advice sauceboy ,i didnt know in uk i could ride 125cc say .



now for trnc ,rigsby appears more of first hand experience .



so i dont have uk bike licence ,but do have uk full car licence .



wanted just a little run ariund of upto 125cc twist and go or vespa .willing to buy but dont know what to expect re correct licence and ownership .......



kav

dav88



Joined: 01/08/2008
Posts: 605

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 14:41

Kav



Are you currently in Cyprus? If not, when you come over the best way to do it is to go to one of the driving schools - ull see a few by the police station in girne. They will be able to advise you on what you need to do.

cyprusharv


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 423

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 15:23

kavenkoy



As far as I know you can ride a bike here with a UK license as long as you are NOT resident (ie you are simply tourist). I have riden bikes of all sizes here for several years and have always produced my UK license if requested- no probs.



I also beleive you can ride a bike upto 100cc on a full UK car license.



Hope this helps (a bit).



PS I have 100cc 2-stroke (99cc twist and go) scooters for sale. Excellent quality, great prices!!!!!

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 15:39

dav /cyprusharry



thanks for advice .

im not in NC or a resident .



but i do pop over 5 or 6 times a year for upto 2 or 3 weeks at a time .



its a twist and go style i want to buy ,100cc etc .



but can i own it and insure it as mine if im not NC resident ?



thanks for advice so far and school of motoring



kav

kellybelly


Joined: 08/03/2009
Posts: 263

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 15:47

Msg 11 want to buy scooter cash next week,please post details in full.Must be your best price.



Regards Pete

cyprusharv


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 423

Message Posted:
12/06/2009 19:01

kavenkoy: yes you can def own a vehicle here in NC if not a resident. I can arrange transfer of ownership if you require.



My scooters are of good durable quality, Falcon 100cc 2-stroke twist and go, price is £1500 otr



kellybelly/pete: please see above. I fully back up the scooters' service/parts and have over 27 years motorcycle experience.



TEL 0533 8456019



regards, Harvey

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
12/06/2009 21:58

I don't think all the kids around upper Lapta area have probably even heard of licenses, and I mean kids. As young as 13 or 14 ae all riding around on them, and nobody seems to take any notice.

canyavuz


Joined: 22/02/2009
Posts: 363

Message Posted:
12/06/2009 22:36

Cyprus harv,



Have you any 50cc mopeds by any chance? If so, can you please tell me the price.

Looking to buy within the next 3 weeks.

cyprusharv


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 423

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 20:45

Hi canyavuz,



I dont have any 50cc scooters but I did see a Typhoon (piagio) advertised in town. Its on a shop window just behind the CTA office near the gym.



Sorry didnt see the price.