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The Knowledge: Insurance

I would strongly advise checking the policy exclusions in any breakdown cover, as some will refuse to recover a vehicle if an MoT isn’t in place.

SC: There are a lot of myths about insurance, and let’s face facts, scooterists aren’t averse to ‘pushing the rules’. So, let’s start with the most common question: what are the possible consequences of fitting a 177cc kit to a 125cc scooter and riding it on L plates?

GY: The consequences are that a claim would be refused as the policy holder would be riding in breach of the licence restrictions. This opens them up to both criminal charges and civil court actions.

SC: What modifications do insurers need to know about and how much will it cost to add

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