How likely is it that my moped or scooter will be stolen?
Despite the fact that moped theft rates declined slightly in the first six months of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014, a total of 6881 mopeds and mopeds have already been stolen in the first six months of 2015. This is according to figures from the Foundation for Tackling Vehicle Crime (AVc).
Top 5 theft risks by moped brand
Mopeds of the Piaggo brand are most sought after by moped thieves. Figures show that 1 in 73 mopeds of this brand are stolen. This makes Piaggo the most theft-prone moped brand in the Netherlands. Piaggo is an Italian manufacturer of scooters and mopeds that has become known, among other things, for producing the Vespa scooters. Vespas are generally expensive and bring good business for thieves. Below are the top five theft risks by moped brand.
- Piaggio: 1 in 73
- Tomos: 1 in 127
- Peugeot: 1 in 158
- Kymco: 1 in 182
- Sym: 1 in 204
Where are mopeds most commonly stolen?
Geographically, by far the most moped thefts take place in the Amsterdam region. As many as 1362 mopeds were stolen here in the first six months of 2015.
Prevention tips
Under the guise that prevention is better than cure, we would like to offer you some prevention tips to reduce the risk of theft of your moped or scooter:
- Have a present alarm or anti-theft system on your moped or scooter.
- Always remove the key from the moped if you leave it unattended anywhere, even if only for a short time.
- Park the moped in a well-lit and guarded parking lot whenever possible.
- Attach the scooter "to the ground" or to special racks.
- Always watch your keys. Never leave them unattended in a coat pocket outdoors.
- Use only good, certified ART locks class 3 or higher.
- Install a VbV (Insurance Bureau for Vehicle Crime) certified alarm system or track and trace.
- Have the license plate etched or engraved into plastic parts
- Install a brake disc and steering head lock if possible
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