How fast does a Velosolex go?

Velosolex — an electric folding bike which can reach speeds of up to 25 km/h (16 mph) and has a range of up to 50 km (31 mi).

Are old paper driving licences still valid?

If you have a paper licence that was issued pre-1998, these generally don’t expire until you’re 70, so you don’t need to do anything until then unless your address or personal details change. All licences must be in the photocard format by 2033.

Is a Velosolex legal UK?

If your Solex is ready for the road and getting it registered, you will need to get it insured. (If it is less than 40 years old, this is so that you can legally ride it to your pre-booked appointment with the M.O.T.

How old is Solex?

The only way to accurately date the Solex (assuming it still retains its original engine) is by the engine number.

How do I register my Velosolex UK?

Go to: www.gov.uk/nova-log-in and follow the instructions to start the NOVA process.

1. Click on the green ‘START NOW’ button.
2. You will likely be a ‘NEW USER’ and will need to ‘REGISTER’
3. If you are going to do your NOVA electronically (as opposed to postal) you will need to ‘SIGN UP FOR HMRC ONLINE SERVICES.

How much is a Solex?

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How does a Solex work?

In the Solex carburetor, the fuel chamber is the part that collects fuel from the fuel tank and stores it in the carburetor to form an air-fuel mixture. This fuel chamber has a float which is used to maintain the fuel level in the fuel chamber. There is a mainline through which the fuel venturi reaches the throat tube.

How many VELOSOLEX machines were sold?

VéloSolex sold more than 7 million units worldwide. It was extremely popular, not only among high school students (who could ride it without a driver’s license) but also among artists and movie stars. Both Brigitte Bardot and Steve McQueen (mcqueenonline.com/solex3800.htm) rode Velosolex machines. We were unable to load Disqus Recommendations.

Why choose VELOSOLEX Club UK?

Both Clubs have provided an excellent service in the past and VeloSolex Club U.K. has no wish to have any connection with anything that may prevent any Solex owner from using their services in the future. Once you have the N.O.V.A. (ideally) and a dating certificate, you can move on to the next stage.

What happened to VELOSOLEX carburettors?

The Solex carburettor business was sold to Fiat and VeloSolex was bought by MBK, who closed it down because they felt the market was too small and production costs too high. After several years dormant, the rights and original tooling equipment were bought by Impex, a Hungarian company, who now manufacture the machine under velosolex

How do I get a V5C registration for my Solex?

Getting a Solex registered for road use in the U.K. Many new Solex owners who wish to sample the joys of ownership and riding their Solex very quickly discover there is a paper trail that has to be followed in order to get a V5C registration certificate (log book) issued by the D.V.L.A.