The majority quoted the cost benefits as the reason for a potential switch, and figures really don’t lie. Fuel consumption on a moped or lightweight motorcycle is half that of most cars, road tax starts at just £15, parking is free in most places in the UK and motorbike insurance premiums are usually lower too.

A shift to two wheels is already being seen on the roads, with moped sales increasing while the majority of the motor industry continues to slide.

To meet this increased demand, UK bike insurance companies such as Post Office motorbike insurance are offering increasingly better deals for moped and 125cc bike insurance.