Mock theory tests

[Grahamm]

I also had this one. Its almost like a trick question. How many bikes are actually 50cc -Any? I thought they were 49cc - ergo my answer 125cc

50cc is the *minimum*, so mopeds being 49cc aren't legal.

You can use a C90 on the motorway, but you're taking your life in your hands if you do!!

[Dave48]

I also had this one. Its almost like a trick question. How many bikes are actually 50cc -Any? I thought they were 49cc - ergo my answer 125cc

50cc is the *minimum*, so mopeds being 49cc aren't legal.

You can use a C90 on the motorway, but you're taking your life in your hands if you do!!

I once rode briefly on a section of M6 north of Birmingham on a 1960s 125cc scooter-talk about taking your life in your hands! [size=78%] The trucks were constantly overtaking and causing amazing turbulence effects-never again! My Honda Cub (110cc Lifan 4 speed manual) is very happy on Englands byways and A roads where theres a 50/60mph limit[/size]

[fazersharp]

Whilst on the subject of cc why only 49 and not 50. Same with the FZS 600 which is only 599cc isnt it ?

[YamFazFan]

I have a faint memory of reading about that years ago and I believe it was something to do with tax.

[BBROWN1664]

For mopeds, the limit has always been "49cc or under" as someone somewhere believed that once you hit the magic 50cc capacity it became a motorbike.


As for the others (400, 600, 750 etc) I thought that was just manufacturers trying to create their own classes that then got integrated into the VED scheme in the UK. I am guessing it has its roots in Japan with their taxation rules though.

[YamFazFan]

Yes that was it, the article did refer to Japanese taxations.

[fazersharp]

No point really because the governments just move the goal posts like they have done with low emission cars were £30 now £130 cause everyone was buying them and the Gov lost revenue

[Oldgit]

Mock the theory test, could be a new television programme!!!!!!!!