As part of Piaggio, Vespa scooters have been manufactured in Italy since 1946 with their iconic design and style recognised the world over.
The Vespa name is derived from the word “wasp” in Italian after it was mentioned that the scooter’s engine note resembled that of the high pitched buzz of an insect.
Fast forward to the 1990s and Vespa launched their ET model range which quickly became a best seller for the company due to the scooter’s increased aerodynamics and automatic gearbox.
The Vespa ET models provide scooters with engine sizes ranging from 2 stroke 50cc scooters through to 4 stroke 150cc bikes and to this day is still a firm favourite with scooter enthusiasts.
Some of the most popular Vespa scooter models available in the UK today include:
- LXV50
- LXV125
- LX50
- LX504t
- LX125
- PX125
- GTV125
- GTV250ie
- GTS125
- GTS250ie
- S125
- S50
If you’re currently shopping around for a Vespa scooter you’re going to want to minimize running costs as much as possible, and the scooter insurance policy that you choose can be an expensive cost if you’re not armed with the facts first.
Whilst having correct scooter insurance is a legal requirement in the UK, there are a number of ways in which you can lower the price of your quote and hopefully save some money.
By limiting your yearly mileage down to an agreed amount you will be able to lower the cost of your insurance premiums.
Security is also another important factor in determining your scooter insurance premiums. By locking your scooter away in a secured garage when not in use will help lower the premium.
Other ways of reducing your insurance quote are to opt to pay the cost in one lump sum rather than opting to pay in monthly instalments which often include added charges and interest costs.
As with any insurance policy, it often pays to shop around and request quotes from as many bike insurers as possible. This will enable you to compare the quotes you receive and help you to find the cheapest scooter insurance policy that’s right for you.
