Do you need L plates?

[buff]

Hi

I've just bought my son a Vespa LX 50 08 for when he is 16 next year. It was a knock down price off a friend who needed the cash - only £800.00 with all the chrome work.

My wife has passed her CBT and has a full car licence for 24 years. Can she ride the Vespa 50 without L Plates?
I have just bought her a Vespa PX 125, but she is struggling with the gears. She wants to try the 50cc for a couple of weeks then maybe look for an LX 125 or a Maxi 125.

Cheers Buff

[Ginger Phil]

Yes she can ride a 50 without L plates and carry a pillion forever but if she wants a 125 she'll have to ride with L's and she won't be able to carry a pillion plus she'll have to renew the cbt every 2 years.

[buff]

Thanks. That will mean I can use it for work without having to take the Ls off.

[StevenM]

Yes you can

[Ginger Phil]

Can I kick it?

[Ginger Phil]

I miss Solo.

[Deleted User 62]

Solo.......Dont think he has a job..

And he is riding a Pioneer Navada..

[mottza]

One thing to note.... is it derestricted? If it is, then your son can't ride it and your wife needs L plates.

[Ginger Phil]

She won't need L plates if it has been derestricted as it will still be under 125cc.

[buff]

It is derestricted. I'll need to get it restricted, but my son isn't 16 until August. Does anyone know what that will cost?

Buff