Dont judge a book by its cover! (Peugeot Vivacity)

Member Name: LKnighton

Product:	Peugeot Vivacity
Date:	24/09/09 (59 review reads)
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Advantages: Quick, good fuel economy, good price.

Disadvantages: Looks arent the best, reliability an issue.

===Peugeot Vivacity===

The Vivacity is one of the many mopeds that Peugeot range. Not the most attrative moped out there, but certainly one of under-appreciated mopeds out there.

===The looks===

As stated before, this isnt the greatest looking moped out there, it does not have the same looks as the Speedfight or the Blaster. The newer vivacity is alot different to the one pictured, the headlights feature a U Shape indicator base, and a headlight on the handle bars, alot different to the old vivacity. Colour range is pretty basic, you have the choice of either 2 tone or 1 tone colours, with some people personally customizing theres for a better affect.

===Preformance===

The vivacity as standard is restricted to 30mph. However a de-restricted moped can reach up to 50mph, but this completely depends on exhaust condition. The vivacity is definately the lightest 'Pug' in the market, alot lighter that the speedfights and the blasters. Because of the lightness of this moped, it handles great!

===Price===

The new mopeds are rather cheap, about the same price as all the other Peugeot, but with the new vivacity's have alot of storage, under seat storage and panel storage, so it has the potential to fit two helmets, which suggests that the moped is definately built for two.

The older mopeds, in which me myself have are also pretty cheap. I picked up an 05 moped for around 659 with 7k miles on the clock. I then later purchased a new exhaust for £69 which increased my moped's speed from 30mph to 40mph.

Insurance is around 299 (third party, fire and theft) or 199 (Third party).

===New or Used===

There are some advantages to the new one, the increased storage and the simple fact its newer may sway you, but please be aware that the moped will loose its value as soon as its driven out of the show room. Prices drop from 1899 to around 1200 or less as soon as the mileage adds up.

The used ones are still good, the feeling of mobility is great, acceleration is amazing, and it looks ok!

===Reliability===

Now this is a key issue, with any 2-stroke, you're going to get problems. Mine had the small issue of the choke not kicking in, but it wasnt a mammoth job and it was soon back on the road. Just be aware that its a rather common problem, so if your buying from a dealership, just ask them to include a check of the choke when you purchase it. If its from a private, it may be worth bringing in a mechanic to come and help you have a look.

===Other Issues===

I find that on the older mopeds the lack of a proper fuel gauge to be an issue, this is not a problem on the proper one. The digital speedo seems fantastic on the newer vivacitys. The older ones have a fuel light, so you have to almost guess when its about empty, mainly because the fuel light comes one quite soon, even when the fuel is no where near empty. Everything else is fine.

===Conclusion===

Overall, I believe that the Vivacity, old/new is a very good moped. Its rather nippy, amazing handling and good fuel economy. Please remember that the more expensive two stroke the better, it helps the fuel economy. Its not a bad machine, good for a 16 year old, but the looks arent the greatest.

Summary: Nice moped, good value, but beware of osme of the issues!

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