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Bringing a scooter to Spain
Bringing a scooter to Spain
by Tuftytoes » Tue May 15, 2018 11:43 am
Hi all,
My husband has a 125 cc scooter (AJS Moderna) and is considering brining it to Quesada, its on British plates. Are there any pitfalls with doing this? its not worth a great deal but it will only cost £125 to ship it out.
Thanks
carol and Owen Constance.
My husband has a 125 cc scooter (AJS Moderna) and is considering brining it to Quesada, its on British plates. Are there any pitfalls with doing this? its not worth a great deal but it will only cost £125 to ship it out.
Thanks
carol and Owen Constance.
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Re: Bringing a scooter to Spain
by Benjy » Tue May 15, 2018 1:23 pm
You’ll probably need to convert it to LHD
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Re: Bringing a scooter to Spain
by PeteKnight » Tue May 15, 2018 2:40 pm
The headlamp would need to be changed, and whilst using it on UK plates it would need to be road-legal in the UK (valid tax and MOT, plus insurance - which could be Spanish).
It can be use on UK plates for upto 6 months, after that time it will need to be re-registered onto Spanish plates or be taken out of the country for a minimum of 6 months.
When re-registering, an engineer’s report and ITV (Spanish MOT) will be needed and import tax will be payable. This is based on the book value of the vehicle and it’s emmission levels.
On a slightly different note, a 125cc scooter can be ridden in Spain by anyone who has held a full UK car licence for 3 years. No need for a CBT and all that stuff.
Pete.
It can be use on UK plates for upto 6 months, after that time it will need to be re-registered onto Spanish plates or be taken out of the country for a minimum of 6 months.
When re-registering, an engineer’s report and ITV (Spanish MOT) will be needed and import tax will be payable. This is based on the book value of the vehicle and it’s emmission levels.
On a slightly different note, a 125cc scooter can be ridden in Spain by anyone who has held a full UK car licence for 3 years. No need for a CBT and all that stuff.
Pete.
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Re: Bringing a scooter to Spain
by camionpilot » Tue May 15, 2018 5:43 pm
Just be aware of the transfer costs , I had a 2014 Rieju 125 marathon on UK plates ,was quoted by 3 sources 600/750 e to transfer on to Spanish plates , one of these quotes was by a well known lady in torry .. ...!!!
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Re: Bringing a scooter to Spain
by Red Rock » Tue May 15, 2018 9:17 pm
thanks for the tip at the end pete
I am thinking about getting a 125cc
I am thinking about getting a 125cc
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Re: Bringing a scooter to Spain
by Scipio » Wed May 16, 2018 4:11 am
Best thing I ever did !
Fun,economical,park anywhere.
Fun,economical,park anywhere.
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Re: Bringing a scooter to Spain
by Tuftytoes » Thu May 17, 2018 8:41 am
many thanks people, great advice.
The scooter is only worth about £900 so I think I will buy one out there lol.
Regards
Owen Constance
The scooter is only worth about £900 so I think I will buy one out there lol.
Regards
Owen Constance
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Re: Bringing a scooter to Spain
by Niktam » Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:46 pm
Hopefully this thread isn't dead yet? If it costs 600/700 euros to import a 125cc and you still have to buy a headlight? Even with the poor pound is it a better deal to buy a Spanish scooter notwithstanding their high second hand values?
This is my dilemma!
This is my dilemma!
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Re: Bringing a scooter to Spain
by elchedave » Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:59 pm
Peter Knight,
I would beg to differ on your comment regarding riding a 125cc on your English license, i had been doing exactly that for a few years until i exchanged my UK license for a Spanish one. Trafico in Alicante advised me very strongly that you can't. YES you can once you change to a Spanish license BUT your entitlement on your English license remains as it were in the UK, 50cc ONLY.
I'm sure people will disagree but that is what i was told by the "officials" in trafico.
Regards,
Dave
I would beg to differ on your comment regarding riding a 125cc on your English license, i had been doing exactly that for a few years until i exchanged my UK license for a Spanish one. Trafico in Alicante advised me very strongly that you can't. YES you can once you change to a Spanish license BUT your entitlement on your English license remains as it were in the UK, 50cc ONLY.
I'm sure people will disagree but that is what i was told by the "officials" in trafico.
Regards,
Dave
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Re: Bringing a scooter to Spain
by Pete31 » Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:26 pm
Hi Pete, surely the only time that you can only drive a Bike up to a 50 cc is only when you have a car licence? I am 69 and got a full bike licence have done for many years now I also ride a 150 cc scooter,
Pete
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