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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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INFORMATION MATERIALS
Piaggio & C. S.p.A. does not send out brochures, stickers, catalogues or other materials. The brochures for each current model can be downloaded from the Piaggio, Vespa and Gilera websites in the pages dedicated to individual models or through the sales network of Piaggio, Vespa and Gilera.
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TECHNICAL MODIFICATIONS ON THE MOTOR OR PARTS OF THE SCOOTER
PIAGGIO & C. SPA does not provide any information regarding to adjustments on motors or other technical modifications on Piaggio, Vespa and Gilera scooters. We should remind you that any changes to the standard features of their vehicle result in serious consequences of a legal, administrative and insurance nature. Improper modifications to your vehicle will cause the guarantee to lapse.
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OWNERS MANUAL
The owner manual can be requested from the sales network.
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NEW MODELS AND VERSIONS
PIAGGIO & C. SPA provides information regarding the models and versions about to be released and its collaborations with other firms only through official press releases.
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PRICE LIST
Within the Piaggio, Vespa and Gilera websites, you can configure the vehicle you are interested in with dedicate accessories, learn the list price and even request a personalised preventive from the dealerships. Any offers can be consulted in the "promotions" section.
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PIAGGIO DEALERS
In the specific Points of sale section, it is possible to use the search engine to view the list of dealerships present in U.K..
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FUEL
Piaggio, Vespa and Gilera scooters products manufactured after 1992 can use unleaded petrol (unleaded with at least 95 octane). For older models of Piaggio, Vespa and Gilera products, we advise you to contact your nearest dealership.
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
The technical features of each model currently for sale are available in the pages dedicated to the individual models.
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MAXIMUM SPEED
As set out in the UK Highway Code, the maximum speed for 50cc vehicles is no higher than 28mph (45 km/h). The maximum speed of vehicles with registration plates is indicated in the Technical details which can be consulted on the Piaggio, Vespa and Gilera websites and in the Information materials available from the sales network (see also the response in the Information materials).
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WARRANTEE AND USER MANUAL
If the warrantee or the user manual is not delivered with the vehicle or if they are later misplaced, it is possible to request them from the dealership from which the purchase was made.
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PLANNED MAINTENANCE
The planned maintenance coupons can be used in all Piaggio, Vespa and Gilera dealerships or any authorised garage. The maintenance schedule is indicated in the user manual. The costs for servicing depend on the list price of spare parts and the labour charges applied by individual dealerships.
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RATIFICATION |
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RATIFICATION
Ratification is understood to mean the producer’s certification of conformity of given vehicle to the production regulations set by the European Community, and thus for vehicles to be used for travel on public roadways.
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POLLUTION LIMITS
The parameters for certification of conformity (European Directive 92/61) also include pollution emission, both gas and noise, generally indicated with Euro 1/Euro 2 .... parameters which are progressively more stringent for producers. As these are conformity limits, the European Directive does not in any way preclude the use of vehicles already in circulation.
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SERVICING AND LEGISLATION |
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REGULAR SERVICING OF VEHICLES (planned for 2007)
From 1 January 2001, UK law has established obligatory regular servicing for motorcycles (vehicles with registration plates) and vehicles up to 50cc. By December 2006 servicing must have been completed for motorcycles registered during the year 2002, including those which have already gone through servicing in 2004. Servicing plan for vehicles registered during 2003.
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NEW LEGISLATION FOR 2 WHEEL VEHICLES
It should be remembered that from July 2002 for all 2 wheel vehicles it has become obligatory to use low beams even during the day. "From 1 October 2005 it is obligatory to provide a certification of ability to drive a 2 wheel vehicle for adults starting from those whose 18th birthday is on the same date and who do not hold a driving licence…" Such individuals must pass their motorcycle driving test following presentation of this request to the requisite office of the Department for Land Transport, together with medical certification which attests to the possession of the physical and psychological requisites and certifies that a course of training has been taken at a driving school…"
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TESTS UNDERTAKEN DURING SERVICING
Brake system efficiency Phonometric (sound check of the exhaust system) Photometric (illumination system) Maximum speed (only for 2 wheel vehicles up to 50 cc) Environmental waste
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