subject: Marketing a 50 CC Scooter - 5 outstanding key points [print this page] 50 cc mopeds are often only ridden for one year A comulsory bike test for 16 year olds only allows them to ride a 50 cc moped. As soon as the are 17 years old, they will be able to move up to a 125cc machiine.
So, almost inevitably, many 16 year olds buy a moped as soon as the law allows, but they are already preparing for the day when they can trade it in for the larger 125cc scooter.
It stands to reason then, that there is a large pool of 50cc mopeds being sold every year, often in decent condition, as the rider trades up.
In short, it's a buyers market. With so many 50cc mopeds for sale, you need to make sure you get the best deal when it comes to sdelling your machine.
It might be tempting just to lower the price to make the sale, however, here I will suggest a few tips to maximisung the money you make from your machine for as little effort as possible.
First things first, it might sound very simple, but the most effective thing to do is.. Make sure your bike is spotlessly cleanSpend a few pounds on some wax or silicone to buff her up, remove any dints or dinks from the bodywork.
Having a clean bike is a great start, next move on to the more important areas of safety These small 50 CC: mopeds will often be bought by the parents of young riders, and in their eyes the safety of any purchase is of paramount importance.
All electrical systems need to be thoroughly checked beforehand, simple things such as making sure the lights work both for the road and on the dashboard Brake pads should look clean and relatively unworn You should endeavour to change the oil and clean the oil filter.
Lights may well be next on a prospective buyers list of things to check. Make sure they work, ensure that the headlights function in both dipped and full beam.
The first thing many people notice about any new vehicle after the basic body work, is the state of the tyres.
This might all sound pretty basic, but you'd be suprised how often these things are not done.
While a new moped does not need an MOT certificate, you should be prepared by having the service history and log book ready for the potential buyers to examine.
Having a new tax certificate is a very worthwhile investment. 50 cc moped tax discs cost just about ?10, they are a really worthwhile investment. It means that any potential buyer will see one obstacle removed. Making life easier for the people viewing your moped could be the difference between making a sale and not.
When expecting a viewing, make sure your moped is in a nice open area where it can be seen in it's best light. If you have any good quality moped locks that you are prepared to give away with your sale, then present them openly next to the bike itself.
What you are actually doing here, is removing obstacles that any potential purchaser may have in their mind. The best result is that they see you moped. decide to buy, and a few minutes later are taking it away, or even riding off with it. If they have to think about bike Security, tax discs and maintenance, they may not be willing to buy your moped.
You can take the whole "customer service" approach even further by having a number for a good reliabel insurance company with you during the viewing. The deals can be done over the phone, and the new owner could have his insurance number within minutes and ride away legally. The buyer may well be impressed with you going the "extra mile" with your service and again, this might make all the difference between them buying, or walking away.There is no need to undersell your moped, taking care of the bike while you own it, presenting it in the right way, and offering a smooth sale process to any potential buyer, will lead to a greater success rate.
Best of luck in selling you 50CC scooter, it will be a great feeling stepping up to a larger machine.
Marketing a 50 CC Scooter - 5 outstanding key points
