| The thing about 50 CC mopeds for many is that they | | | | All this is pretty basic stuff, but there are other things |
| are only obligatory for one year. What I mean by that | | | | that count for a lot. |
| is at age 16 and having passed the CBT, a young rider | | | | Being a one-year-old 50 CC moped, it will not require |
| is eligible to ride a 50 CC moped. However, at age 17, | | | | an MOT certificate, but you should have the logbook |
| they will be eligible to ride a 125 CC moped. | | | | and service history well maintained and available for |
| A year seems a long time to a 16 year old, so many | | | | any potential purchasers to look at and examine. |
| young riders by a 50 CC moped as soon as they are | | | | Having a new tax certificate is a very worthwhile |
| able, all ways with the intention of trading up to a 125 | | | | investment. Taxing a 50 CC moped does not cost |
| CC bike as soon as they hit the minimum legal age. | | | | much more than £10, however to a potential buyer, |
| The upshot of this is that there are often relatively | | | | the hassle of getting their new bike taxed may make |
| new 50 CC mopeds for sale second hand. | | | | the difference between whether they choose to buy |
| However, given that there are so many bikes for sale, | | | | your moped, or walk away. |
| making sure that your moped sells means it needs to | | | | It is worth presenting your bike in an open area, and in |
| stand out from the crowd and present a better deal to | | | | inviting any potential purchasers to look around. If you |
| any potential customers. | | | | have any good quality moped locks that you are |
| This doesn't necessarily mean underselling your moped, | | | | prepared to give away with your sale, then present |
| but taking any few simple steps in terms of safety | | | | them openly next to the bike itself. |
| and presentation will maximise the value, and hopefully | | | | What you are actually doing here, is removing |
| give you a quick sale. | | | | obstacles that any potential purchaser may have in |
| The first thing I would recommend is the most obvious. | | | | their mind. In an ideal world they would buy an |
| Give your bike a good clean. Perhaps buy some T-Cut | | | | affordable safe 50 CC moped, that they could just ride |
| or wax to reduce the appearance of any scratches | | | | a way. If they have to think about bike Security, tax |
| on your 50 CC moped. | | | | discs and maintenance, they may not be willing to buy |
| Once your bike looks clean and presentable, make | | | | your moped. |
| sure it is also safe. These small 50 CC: mopeds will | | | | If you really want to go the extra mile, have the phone |
| often be bought by the parents of young riders, and in | | | | number for your insurance company to hand, this is |
| their eyes the safety of any purchase is of paramount | | | | one thing that they will have to do for themselves, any |
| importance. | | | | potential buyer will need to organise their own inshore |
| The brakes, oil, lights and tyres should all be checked | | | | and is for riding a moped. If you present the potential |
| beforehand. Brake pads should look clean and | | | | buyer with the contact details to a reputable and |
| relatively unworn, you should endeavour to change the | | | | affordable inshore, then that's one more obstacle |
| oil and clean the oil filter. | | | | overcome. |
| The lights,front and rear should work in both dipped | | | | There is no need to undersell your moped, taking care |
| and full beam positions. | | | | of the bike while you own it, presenting it in the right |
| The first thing many people notice about any new | | | | way, and offering a smooth sale process to any |
| vehicle after the basic body work, is the state of the | | | | potential buyer, will lead to a greater success rate. |
| tyres. Ensure the tyres are clean, and have more than | | | | Good luck on selling your 50 CC moped, and good luck |
| adequate tread. | | | | and have fun on your new 125 CC Scooter. |