Anything that drives on our roads and is motor driven must be insured and registered and must have a yearly test. Also the rider/driver also has to have the proper license for it, you cannot just jump on anything and use it here.
Even some kids get pulled over for riding these 5-10mph electric scooters and told they must be on private land and kept off public roads! Crazy. Luckily i passed my car test before the laws changed so i can use that to ride up to a 50cc with no need for tests. A new rider now has to sit a basic test even for a 50cc or less.
Its all just a money making exercise for gov.