So you want to buy a scooter? Here are some tips: (sorry, geen zin om te vertalen)

As you probably know there are different kinds of scooters. Basically you can say: motorscooters (bigger than 50cc) and mopeds (50cc). For the first you need a motorcycle license in Holland (motorrijbewijs). For the moped you have to be 16 and you need a license to (bromfiets certificaat), unless you have a car or motor license, then you don't need one.

Before you buy an imported mopeds (50cc). Be aware of the following:
In Holland you sometimes get offered Italian imported mopeds. Most are 50 cc's from the 70's or 60's. It is very hard to resist these little seducers. They look so much better than a an 1980's PK50 But before you get one: we think that you should be aware of the fact that these nice mopeds are according to some people - not road legal in Holland!! Officialy they were never sold overhere and they don't have the NL approval stamp on the steering colum. Apparently this is now no longer a problem since 1992. Without any problem you get an insurance for them , but what will happen when you get involved in an accident? It is therefore wise for you to do some research on what is and what isnt road legal.

Some of us already experienced what will happen when you get stopped by the police for a traffic control. Some people had to walk home without their beloved scoot - the police arent aware of all the rules and regulations. Of course you can ride them. It's up to you, but be aware of the legal grey area. Also check out the messageboard for other opinions. OK - news just in - apparently there is a way to get these to be legal. Not sure of the process but you'll have to do some work to find out. First place to check I think would be the RDW or other clubs like the honda 4 stroke clubs etc. Let us know of your progress!
Our offers:

* Go to our message board. LOADS of people read it - tell them what you want or have for sale
* Check http://www.marktplaats.nl - best site for finding vespas in NL.

TIP: In general be very carefull and take a good inspection before you buy! Some scoots are not as good as they seem. A good paintjob doesn't make a good scooter!
We can help you with a inspection for a small fee. Call John F. at 06-15 535 565 or e-mail. If you need help fixing your scoot then you can also contact him.

Disclaimer: the AVC and its webmasters can take no responsibility for the quality, condition, legality of any of the scooters offered for sale on this site by any of our members and non-members. But we feel that you should be aware that some imported Vespa models are not road legal in Holland.