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Just a reminder that mandatory MOT testing for your vehicle is being reintroduced as of 1 August 2020. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, drivers were granted a 6-month exemption from MOT testing back in March to help slow the spread of the virus. However, as restrictions are eased, all those whose car, motorcycle/scooter or van … Continue reading Mandatory MOT testing to be reintroduced from 1 August
The Statement below has been released today by VFM regarding the Isle of Wight Scooter Rally (BSRA Event Number 6), due to take place at Sandown Airport over the August Bank Holiday weekend of 28-31 August 2020. POSTPONEMENT NOTICE Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic VFM* have taken the decision to postpone the Isle of … Continue reading Isle of Wight Scooter Rally Postponed
On a number of occasions, Sticky and I used to play a silly little game between ourselves at the Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA) of 'Spot the Clone'. You see, over the years some of the less scrupulous manufacturers in China seemed to think it was fine to simply copy other manufacturers' scooters and arrive back … Continue reading Vespa & Piaggio News – illegal fakes, free extended warranty, finance offers
If like us here at ScooterNova magazine you were planning on packing your scooter and heading to Tenby in south Wales this weekend for the SCSW 2020 BSRA scooter rally, well at least we have a VE Day party in our street as compensation. For those also missing the buzz and excitement of riding their … Continue reading Tenby 2018
Congratulations to everyone who purchased one of the special 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' scooter rally patches recently, you've helped raise a grand total of £1152 for NHS charities. Designed by Si Barber, the talented scooterist behind the ScooterNova rider design and a number of our magazine covers, and printed by scooterists at Crusader Promotions (producers of … Continue reading Charity patch raises over £1000
There is no arguing we are in strange and uncertain times that our generation has never before experienced, and if anyone thinks it’s not real then take a look at what is happening in places like Italy. But life must go on and while we all do our best in difficult circumstances, if the opportunity … Continue reading Stay Calm – your scooter shop needs you!