Ok I'm puzzled between Vehicle type approval, Wheel plan etc

[Big125]

I'm a 35 yo stuck on an A1 licence but I have full A (tri). I've put a few threads up but I've been looking around and found a trike (i think) which I like but I'm puzzled to f*ck if I can ride it or not.

Now most Piaggio Mp3's are Vehicle type: L3, Wheel plan: 2 Wheels (actually have 3) for the "bike" versions" and Vehicle type: L5 Wheel plan:3 wheels for the Trike versions...

I'm using the https://www.vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/ web site to check the data, well I've found one for a good price which I like the look of but when I check it's listed as... Vehicle type: L3 Wheel plan:3 wheels


L3 means, A two-wheeled vehicle with an engine cylinder capacity in the case of a thermic engine exceeding 50 cm³ or whatever the means of propulsion a maximum design speed exceeding 50 km/h.

So how can a L3 have 3 Wheels! I'm as confused as f*ck.

[P.addy]

Trikes are for gays and people with disabilities. If you fit neither, I'd suggest doing DAS and getting something sick, fireblade or similar.

[Big125]

I get very nervous when taking tests and though i'm very relaxed when driving, I'm prone to f*cking up under tests conditions.

My wife is out of work I can't afford to pee money up against a wall by taking a DAS and hiring the bike plus the test fee's and failing. On my 125 I passed the Mod 1 third try and the Mod 2 first and I was less nervous as £15 isn't that bad to lose.

I don't think many disabled people ride MP3's as its just like a bike to handle. I ride a bike cause it's practical and cheaper than getting the train, the MP3 fulfills those credentials.

[Rogerborg]

But... you know you can pass the tests. And they're easier on a bigger bike.

I know this isn't what you're asking but to be honest I've got no interest in looking up trike definitions and legislation because they're for gays and people with disabilities.

In practice, do you think you'll be able to find a copper, insurer or anyone else who will really care? You have trike entitlement, it's got 3 wheels, you'll probably bawww about homophobia or prejudice against cripples if they make an issue of it.
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[andyscooter]

Mp3 lt is what you are looking for to drive on a car licence

But they are not cheap as they are fairly new and rare

It would be cheaper to pass test and buy said fireblade
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[iooi]

[Hokum]

[Big125]

I don't want a Fireblade, I want some thing cheap to run, practical with the minimum of fuss.

It was a 58 500 with 7k on the clock for £2500

[P.addy]

Ninja 250. I can't help but recommend one. I ragged the balls out of it on twisties with an RSV Mille chasing me down and not once did I roll off the throttle. Economical too!!

[iooi]

[Big125]

[Big125]

[iooi]

[P.addy]

You want cheap.

£150 for tests and 1500 for bike.
vs
used 500 quadraspazz

[Big125]

[andyscooter]

Can you link these mp3s that are for sale this cheap

I bet they are not the LT version which you can ride with the trike licence
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gilera runner vxr200 (chavped)
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[iooi]

[andyscooter]

Only LT one I can see on eBay is £2500 and reserve not met
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[andyscooter]

Edited for derp and meant only LT that is 2500 hasn't reached reserve yet there is loads for more then 3000
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[almostthere]

You could always have something like this, suitable for gays with disabilities https://i62.tinypic.com/mlhxle.jpg
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[Big125]

Andy this is the one that this thread is about https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GILERA-FUOCO-500cc-MP3-2008-BLACK-TRICYCLE-VGC-/371387676796?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item56786e387c

it's an L3 with 3 wheels according to the goverment website


Vehicle details
Vehicle make GILERA Date of first registration 01 July 2008 Year of manufacture 2008 Cylinder capacity (cc) 493cc CO₂Emissions Not available Fuel type PETROL Vehicle status Tax not due Vehicle colour BLACK Vehicle type approval L3 Wheelplan 3 WHEEL

[andyscooter]

It's not the LT version which has a slightly wider wheel span between the front wheels

It's only ridable on a bike licence its a daft law but it is a law
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[hellkat]

Anyway, an MP3 isn't a trike, its a three-wheeled wankmobile.
For gays.

They're the only thing on the road that lends the BMW C1 an air of semi-respectability ... well, okay, that might be pushing the envelope a bit

But at least its only got two frickin wheels.
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