Bloody MOT testers

[Flip]

Took her in for a MOT (left her over night to get the head bearings adjusted to pass) So tomorrow I've got to take my legal number plate in to show them I own one before they pass it (fair enough). Advisory on my cans, because they're 'louder than standard'. Quite a bit louder but they are legal. 'Covering our backs'.

Small whinge, small problem. Daft though isn't it.

[Kickstart]

Hi

Technically you cannot legally modify your exhaust system (and replacing the pipework / can would be modifying it) to be noisier than standard even if it is still quieter than the legal limit.

Never heard of anyone being done for it on a bike, but does happen with cars (an example being people who fit an optional prodrive exhaust to Subarus, because although the optional exhaust is legal on a new car it is noisier than the standard exhaust and so illegal to fit).

All the best

Keith
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[Flip]

I still think it's daft.

[NSR Mick]

The MOT system can be strange.

If you have a knackered seatbelt just put a kids seat in that seat and belt it up as the examiner isnt allowed to remove the seat to test the belt and an advisory will be given.

Theres loads more I've come accross too.
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[Skudd]

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Or a tight chain.





Ben

[Flip]

[element]

had an advisory for a slack chain.. it was set at 1.5inches as specified in the manual and I serviced the bike the night before..even said it to the tester and he still noted it..
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[Kal]

To be fair the rules were introduced in the Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001, it is hardly a surprise.

I'd also like to ask why are you concerned about advisories? I had a couple for the Superdream, they do exactly what they say on the tin.

They exist to advise you of a potential problem with your vehicle before it gets to the point of failing your MOT or putting people at risk.

That's it. I think the ones for the Superdream was lack of mirrors, only the rear brake is hooked up to the brake light and no side light.

None of which are required for a bike of that age.
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[Flip]

[.Chris.]

I always think the bike MOT is a bit of a joke compared to the car one. There's nowhere like as much to fail on and any faults are mostly cheap and easy to fix.
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[craigs23]

I got my '30 MOT'd yesterday.

Advisory on the plate size - 7x5 - but expression on the tester's face meant it wasn't that important and "not taking the piss, is it?"

Cans? I think he liked the sound of the V4....I mentioned I had the baffles fitted for the test but he never checked to see if they were there, "well, they don't say they're not for road use".

Pass. Result.

[Visitor Q]

Was going to start a thread, but this will do.

Anyone know the legality of bar end weights for an MOT?

One of mine fell off and I'm not overly fucked about replacing it anytime soon.

If I just take the bolt and other side off, will it pass?

(if they let me off the biblically loud exhaust... wire wool time me thinks)
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[craigs23]

Neither my XR or my NC has bar end weights, so don't think it's a requirement.

[Itchy]

[Kal]