50cc Mopeds

Cheap 50cc Mopeds – Read These FACTS and Make Up Your OWN Mind..

If you’re 16 and you’re thinking of buying one of these cheap 50cc mopeds to get you started, please read this first so you know exactly what you’re getting into, OK?

One of the 50cc mopeds we're talking about. This links to the UK company selling them.

When I saw these advertised, the first thing I thought about was – how can they be this cheap? I mean, what sounds too good to be true usually is, so is there a catch? Well, you need to read this..

There are one or two catches, and not everyone’s going to be happy with them, but first of all, I have to admit that these really are about the lowest priced of all new 50cc mopeds for sale today, there’s no denying it. But before you buy, take a look at some of the facts I found out when I went digging around..

Now, the first thing you need to know with these is that these 50cc mopeds are made in China and India. Some people don’t like that and would rather pay a lot more to get a popular brand from Japan, and if you’re one of them, these are not for you.

I don’t know, it’s personal choice, but if you’re starting on your first moped it’s probably going to get a few knocks, or you might even not take to life on 50cc scooters at all (happens all the time). Or maybe it’s just to fill that time until you’re old enough to move up to a car or motorbike. Whatever – if you don’t want to risk too much cash on your first bike, a cheap 50cc moped might be OK for you – depends what you want. And I have to admit, these are cool looking machines!

By the way, although these 50cc mopeds, motorcycles and scooters are imported direct from the manufacturer, you deal with a UK company and it’s this company that handles the sale, and arranges delivery.

Talking about delivery, the next thing I found was that these 50cc bikes come in a crate to protect them during shipping, and it means you have to fix on the battery, wing mirrors and top box yourself. I mean, it’s no big deal for most, but some people are going to be fazed by it not being all ready to ride. It’s the small price you pay for, well, paying a low price.

Another thing you need to know with these 50cc mopeds is that you get the paperwork to register the bike in the post a few days after the bike comes, and you need to register with the DVLA before you can get your number plates. This is actually to your benefit, even though it takes a few days, because you will be registered as the first owner, not like when you buy a pre-registered moped from the bike shop.

Of course, as with all mopeds, motorbikes and scooters, there’s always some admin to do. Don’t forget you need to have a provisional licence, do your training day to get your CBT licence, get moped insurance and get your road tax before razzing off down the road, OK!

The next thing I wanted to know about these 50cc mopeds you buy direct is how to get parts and what about repairs. Well, the bikes come with a one year parts warranty and you can buy another year if you want. To get a repair done, you phone them up and they give you the details of the nearest of the 150 authorised dealers in the UK. The bad news is that you have to pay for labour if you need repairs done, so it’s not as good as warranties with labour included, but the good thing is they keep a stock of all parts here in the UK so you can get them by just phoning the help line or sending a message.

OK, onto the best bit, the price. Is there any catch with these cheap prices? Well, no there isn’t – they really are great value, these bikes. One thing – when you’re looking at the different models of 50cc moped and see the price of £549 or £649 or whatever next to the photo of the bike, there’s a delivery charge on top (when I wrote this, £85).

VERDICT

Right, this is what I reckon: These are cheap bikes, OK. You’re not getting a £1500 Aprilia, but then you’re not paying £1500. (More like £650-£850 all in.) If you don’t want a bike from China or India, it’s not going to be for you. If you don’t want to go it alone without the help of your local bike salesman, it’s not going to be for you.

But if you’re OK with all that, or maybe if you just have to have a bike and don’t want to splash out more than you need to, then this is undeniably just about the cheapest way of getting your hands on a brand new 50cc moped in the UK.

So there you have it, just my opinion on your cheap 50cc mopeds, but an honest one.

If you want some more information on the models available and to buy online if you fancy one of these, here’s the link: 50cc Mopeds

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