MP3's and other Trikes.

[Big125]

I've got a query about the Piaggio MP3's since the licence changes.

Previously there were two versions, the A and the B1(I think) with the LT's being ridable on the B1 licence.

Now since this has changed and I have a "MIGHTY" A1 , and A (Tri) on my Licence, can I drive any of them or is there still a difference as it's even muddier than before.

I'm just getting bored of my 125's inability to pull the skin off a rice pudding at Mway speeds. A roads are fine, just the inability to keep to 70 up hills is making me want something faster. I'm 30+ btw.

[Rogerborg]

[Big125]

[Rogerborg]

You could ask the DVLA. I'm just citing what the law says.

The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 -

“A1 motor tricycle” means a motor tricycle with a power not exceeding 15 kilowatts;

However, existing (pre 3DLD) tricycle entitlement from B (car) licenses should be grandfathered in, according to gov.uk.

[Big125]

So even though I have A(tri) I can't ride anything over 15KW? But If I didn't have A1 I could?

[Rogerborg]

I believe that if you got category B (car) before January 19th 2013 then you can continue to 'drive' any trike that you want, regardless of whether or when you ever got any explicit A entitlement.

That's a personal belief though, I'd verify it with the DVLA before committing to anything.
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[Big125]

Well that narrows it down a little. But I assume the older non LT's are still A licence only then and not A(Tri) compatible?

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[Big125]

TBH the whole range seem to be LT's only now so I'll keep an eye for any ex demo bikes.