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Bringing a scooter to,Spain

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:20pm
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Yvonne53

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We are moving over this year and my husband has a Vespa scooter he’d like to bring. Does anyone know what we need to do and afnits worth bringing it , would it be a lot of hassle? Thanks

jimtaylor

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 5:14am

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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 5:14am

I suggest you browse the information here:

www.spanish-number-plates.com

Provided the Vespa hasn't been customised, and the tyres comply with the original specification, then there shouldn't be a problem apart from the cost of doing the change to Spanish plates.

Yvonne53

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:33am

Yvonne53

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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:33am

Thank you Jim, he will be pleased, is it expensive or difficult to change to Spanish plates?

Yvonne53

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:33am

Yvonne53

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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:33am

Thank you Jim, he will be pleased, is it expensive or difficult to change to Spanish plates?

jimtaylor

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:08am

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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:08am

It could be expensive, but I've never researched the details. I understand that the registration fee alone is nearly €100, plus the scooter would need an inspection to ensure it complies with Spanish requirements etc. And if it's not done withing a couple of months after moving to Spain, then import tax would also be due. In fact, post Bexit, import tax might be due anyway.

I suggest you email Leigh on the website I referred to, or check other people who do transfers, to be given an idea of the total cost.

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killjoy

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 11:17am

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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 11:17am

A "Certificate of Conformity" from th manufacturer is vital to keep costs at a minimum.

Yorks

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 6:53pm

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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 6:53pm

which vespa is it?

it cant have a non standard exhaust , shouldn't be modded up. get the quote and bear in mind a geared P 200  is around 1500 euros  out here so weigh that up

 I sold  my scooter in Brittain and bought a Vespa TX 200 ( a p200 engine in a T5 body only made in Spain.)

It cost me 1300 all in and I am now getting out 2 or 3 times a week with the costa blanca scooterists check them out on face book. 

Andrew65

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:45pm

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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:45pm

Hi Yorks,

Can I ride a scooter in Spain on a UK car license? 

killjoy

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:21pm

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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:21pm

Yes, as long as you don't take up permanent residence (up to 6 month per calendar year).

Andrew65

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:46pm

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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:46pm

Thanks, is there a limit on engine size/ power output?

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