Is a scooter a moped?

Mopeds used to be different from scooters in that they were partially powered by pedals that the rider operated, rather than the motor alone. Though some of these mopeds are still around, they are not largely used. Modern mopeds are instead defined by their engine size, speed, and output, all smaller than what the average scooter offers. So, while they are very similar vehicles, mopeds are usually classified separately.

How much does a moped cost?

There are many different mopeds on the market, though a brand new mid-range street legal one, such as a Honda NPS50 Zoomer 50CC, can cost around £2,400. Used mopeds can be picked up for well under £1,000.

How fast can a moped go?

Mopeds, by most definitions, are vehicles with engines no bigger than 50cc, which offers them a top speed of 35mph.

What are the best mopeds?

Since mopeds are limited in their speed, which amongst them is the “best” is often defined by comfort, reliability, handling, ease of riding, and so on. Though best is subjective, one of the most highly rated mopeds is the Yamaha Aerox 4, the latest in the Aerox series, known for a smooth four-stroke motor, high spec handling and good construction.

Mopeds for sale

With 304 Moped bikes available on Auto Trader, we have the best range of bikes for sale across the UK.

6
£1,175
Vmoto Super Soco CUx Ducati
2023 | Moped
2023 (23 reg) | Moped | 14 miles | Automatic | Electric
Private Seller
Private seller
7
£2,900
Piaggio Vespa Primavera 50 2T Petrol Automatic 49cc
2022 | Moped
2022 (72 reg) | Moped | 49cc | 553 miles | Automatic | Petrol
Private Seller
Private seller
9
£1,075
Neco One 50 Petrol Automatic (5 bhp) 50cc
2023 | Moped
2023 (23 reg) | Moped | 50cc | 5.61BHP | 7,405 miles | Automatic | Petrol
Private Seller
Private seller
13
£2,291
Piaggio VESPA PRIMAVERA 125 ABS - BUY ONLINE 24 HOURS A DAY 124cc
2017 | Moped
2017 (17 reg) | Moped | 124cc | 4,157 miles | Manual | Petrol
Trade Seller
(3660)
SuperBike Factory Cheshire
11
£1,595
Aprilia SXR 50 49cc
2022 | Moped
2022 (72 reg) | Moped | 49cc | 1,304 miles | Automatic | Petrol
Private Seller
Private seller
9
£1,125
Peugeot Kisbee 50 Moped Petrol Automatic (4 bhp) 50cc
2022 | Moped
2022 (22 reg) | Moped | 50cc | 4BHP | 4,453 miles | Automatic | Petrol
Private Seller
Private seller
16
£1,699
Yamasaki Flexi
2024 | Moped
Brand new | Moped | 1 mile | Automatic | Petrol
Trade Seller
(17)
Davey Bros Motorcycles
20
£1,799
Honda Vision NSC50 50cc
2017 | Moped
2017 (17 reg) | Moped | 50cc | 4.7BHP | 1,292 miles | Automatic | Petrol
Trade Seller
(21)
Uk Motorcycles
21
£3,391
Honda SUPER CUB C125 BUY ONLINE 24 HOURS A DAY 125cc
2023 | Moped
2023 (23 reg) | Moped | 125cc | 10BHP | 135 miles | CVT | Petrol
Trade Seller
(389)
SuperBike Factory South West
12
£2,075
Piaggio Liberty 50 Moped Petrol Automatic (4.5 bhp) 49cc
2023 | Moped
2023 (23 reg) | Moped | 49cc | 4.5BHP | 1,660 miles | Automatic | Petrol
Private Seller
Private seller
7
£1,000
Lexmoto Echo 50 Moped Petrol Automatic (3 bhp) 49cc
2021 | Moped
2021 (71 reg) | Moped | 49cc | 3BHP | 3,600 miles | Automatic | Petrol
Private Seller
Private seller
16
£2,259
Peugeot Kisbee 50 GT 50cc
2024 | Moped
Brand new | Moped | 50cc | 4BHP | Automatic | Petrol
Trade Seller
(8)
Bikestrobe
4
£1,075
Motorini Misano 50 50cc
2021 | Moped
2021 (21 reg) | Moped | 50cc | 8,011 miles | Automatic | Petrol
Private Seller
Private seller
9
£700
E-Rider Model 30
2017 | Moped
2017 (17 reg) | Moped | 1,230 miles | Automatic | Electric
Private Seller
Private seller
12
£775
Lexmoto Echo Plus 49cc
2021 | Moped
2021 (71 reg) | Moped | 49cc | 491 miles | Automatic | Petrol
Private Seller
Private seller
7
£1,750
Piaggio Liberty 50 Moped Petrol Automatic (4.5 bhp) 49cc
2021 | Moped
2021 (71 reg) | Moped | 49cc | 1,900 miles | Automatic | Petrol
Private Seller
Private seller
6
£1,000
Lexmoto Echo Plus 49cc
2022 | Moped
2022 (72 reg) | Moped | 49cc | 4,800 miles | Automatic | Petrol
Private Seller
Private seller
4
£500
Peugeot Vivacity 125 Petrol Automatic 125cc
2012 | Moped
2012 (62 reg) | Moped | 125cc | 33,000 miles | Automatic | Petrol
Private Seller
Private seller
13
£2,298
Peugeot Speedfight 50 Sportline 50cc
2021 | Moped
2021 (71 reg) | Moped | 50cc | 4BHP | 2,099 miles | Automatic | Petrol
Trade Seller
On The Wheel
5
£1,250
Vmoto Super Soco TS
2021 | Moped
2021 (21 reg) | Moped | 850 miles | Automatic | Electric
Private Seller
Private seller

Your questions answered

Mopeds used to be different from scooters in that they were partially powered by pedals that the rider operated, rather than the motor alone. Though some of these mopeds are still around, they are not largely used. Modern mopeds are instead defined by their engine size, speed, and output, all smaller than what the average scooter offers. So, while they are very similar vehicles, mopeds are usually classified separately.

Mopeds for sale

£1,175

Vmoto Super Soco CUx Ducati

£2,900

Piaggio Vespa Primavera 50 2T Petrol Automatic 49cc

£1,075

Neco One 50 Petrol Automatic (5 bhp) 50cc

£2,291

Piaggio VESPA PRIMAVERA 125 ABS - BUY ONLINE 24 HOURS A DAY 124cc

£1,595

Aprilia SXR 50 49cc

£1,125

Peugeot Kisbee 50 Moped Petrol Automatic (4 bhp) 50cc

£1,699

Yamasaki Flexi

£1,799

Honda Vision NSC50 50cc

£3,391

Honda SUPER CUB C125 BUY ONLINE 24 HOURS A DAY 125cc

£2,075

Piaggio Liberty 50 Moped Petrol Automatic (4.5 bhp) 49cc

£1,000

Lexmoto Echo 50 Moped Petrol Automatic (3 bhp) 49cc

£2,259

Peugeot Kisbee 50 GT 50cc

£1,075

Motorini Misano 50 50cc

£700

E-Rider Model 30

£775

Lexmoto Echo Plus 49cc

£1,750

Piaggio Liberty 50 Moped Petrol Automatic (4.5 bhp) 49cc

£1,000

Lexmoto Echo Plus 49cc

£500

Peugeot Vivacity 125 Petrol Automatic 125cc

£2,298

Peugeot Speedfight 50 Sportline 50cc

£1,250

Vmoto Super Soco TS

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