The advent of 'Sixteener Special' sports mopeds in the 1970s allowed the Austrian firm of Steyr-Daimler-Puch, long-established as makers of two-stroke lightweights, to grab a substantial slice of the UK 'learner' market. Meanwhile, the popular Maxi range continued to cater for commuters. The Puch MV50 is now considerably difficult to spot on UK roads. This vehicle is V5 registered.