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  • They’ve got your Numb3r

    They’ve got your Numb3r

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Registration plates are a legal requirement, but what makes one ‘legal’ and how can it be personalised? Here’s our guide to keeping on the right side of the law. Every vehicle licensed for use on the road must display its registration mark and that must conform to certain standards. Now, we all know that there’s…

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  • Deep Stance: A 1950s Vespa brought into the 21st century

    Deep Stance: A 1950s Vespa brought into the 21st century

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Taking a Vespa VBA 150 from the late 1950s, this feature explores how modern performance and safety upgrades can be applied while retaining original paint and character. The project follows Daniel Gier’s approach to blending heritage with carefully planned modifications. Taking a classic Vespa from the 1950s and bringing it into the 21st century, while…

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  • Mods and scooters: a bond that refuses to fade

    Mods and scooters: a bond that refuses to fade

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Few relationships in British youth culture are as visually striking, or as enduring as the bond between Mods and scooters. Scooters did not merely transport a generation; they became symbols of identity, independence and style. From the promenades of the 1960s to the revival scenes of today, the Mod scooter has evolved, retreated and re-emerged,…

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  • Paul Green’s Room 101

    Paul Green’s Room 101

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Scootering contributor Paul Green revisits the idea of ‘Room 101’ through a scooterist’s eyes, reflecting on the influence of George Orwell and Paul Weller before consigning some long-standing Lambretta frustrations, Mod fashion trends, potholes and modern racing restrictions to the symbolic room. Recently, I was reading an article about George Orwell, and it reminded me…

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  • Is PCP the way forward?

    Is PCP the way forward?

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    Mark Lancaster

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    There’s no doubt that two wheels make for a less expensive commute than four, but the initial outlay can be off putting. One answer may be a PCP. At any point in time, between 80 and 90% of all new cars sold in the UK are financed by Personal Contract Payment (PCP). As costs rise…

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  • Nasser Bouzida aka The Bongolian – Exclusive Interview

    Nasser Bouzida aka The Bongolian – Exclusive Interview

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Funk-fuelled and bongo-powered, we catch up with the groove master, Nasser Bouzida, to talk about his new album, Indian Summer of Love. Stu Smith reports… Stu: You’re known for fusing funk, soul, Latin rhythms and heavy percussion. How does Indian Summer of Love shift or expand that musical soundscape?Nasser: It still has some of those…

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  • Britain’s pothole crisis: why it matters to scooter riders

    Britain’s pothole crisis: why it matters to scooter riders

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Billions are being spent on Britain’s roads, yet potholes remain a widespread problem. For scooter riders, poor road surfaces are more than an inconvenience — they present a real and ongoing risk. Repairs that don’t last Britain’s pothole problem continues despite significant spending on road maintenance. Reports show that while large sums are being invested,…

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  • Royal Alloy GP350 performance question: low top speed and dyno results explained

    Royal Alloy GP350 performance question: low top speed and dyno results explained

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Mike Rooney, Liverpool asked us: I bought my 2025 RA GP350s MT last July. It now has 2000 miles on the clock and has had its first service. My old RA GP300s did 79mph on GPS, so I was looking forward to better performance from the bigger engine. While it handles better and accelerates quicker,…

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  • Classic Scooter Insurance Explained: Why specialist cover is crucial for historic scooters

    Classic Scooter Insurance Explained: Why specialist cover is crucial for historic scooters

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    Web Editor

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    It’s sometimes hard to define exactly what makes a classic scooter so special. They’re not just transport. They’re heritage, nostalgia and often loaded with meaningful memories. Yet when it comes to insurance, many owners still ask the same question: Isn’t insurance just insurance? Why not use a standard policy and be done with it? The…

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  • From Wigan to the Open Road: The Story Behind Scooters and Northern Soul

    From Wigan to the Open Road: The Story Behind Scooters and Northern Soul

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    Mark Lancaster

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    The enduring bond between Northern Soul and scooters… Stu Smith reports. Outside Northern Soul venues in the mid-1970s, the scene was as much about scooters as it was about vinyl. Outside rows of scooters parked under the sodium streetlights, whilst their riders were inside for an all-nighter where rare 45s spun until dawn, and the…

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