Bike condition for Mod 1

[Alpha-9]

I'm assuming they're quite strict about it being upto scratch?

Ive got - Shit headlight, bodged in, no hi-beam
Broken ignition
No speedometer

Just not happening unless I sort it right
Worried they might be like "why the fuck is your tank black when the bikes registered as blue"

Bit prang
People telling me to just hire a 500 and do the unrestricted test, but I've never been on big ole banana slug and it'd make it cost a lot more, and how would I get the hire bike to the test centre?

Wouldn't wanna flop, know the feel of my YBR very well and would be much more comfortable on it (believe it or not )
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Fzr-600 1999

[skylineonfire]

[pendulum]

It's not an MoT, they will do a basic check to make sure you're not taking the piss, that's all. Turn up with a bald tyre and you'll probably get sent away. They'll never notice lack of Hi Beam, and won't bother much about the headlight so long as it looks ok at a quick glance, the ignition shouldn't be a problem either.

Lack of speedometer... well... is it actually there but not working or just non-existent? If it's there but not working, they will never notice it isn't working... so possibly you need to fix nothing to do your Mod 1
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1998 CG125 (Sold) CB500 [+ Clio 172]
Usually_Wrong: I tend to fail more than pass. [Speaking about Theory Practice]
Usually_Wrong: im on unemployment at the moment

[Amreet]

If your bike looks a state they will take an interest. Being cynical, some examiners will find any excuse to refuse to test you to get an extra 15 minute paid break during their day.

anything that is an MOT fail is a legitimate reason to refuse a test.

I turned my headlights off before my MOD2 shortly after starting the engine, and straight away I got
"your headlight bulbs gone, change it with the spare you should always carry around"
over the intercom as the examiner put his bike back on the stand and started to dismount!

its really in your interest to have everything at least looking reasonable.

[Alpha-9]

[pendulum]

That should be OK then
You don't need to look at your speedo for mod 1, just take the bend as fast as your comfortable with and pin it on the straight, easy
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1998 CG125 (Sold) CB500 [+ Clio 172]
Usually_Wrong: I tend to fail more than pass. [Speaking about Theory Practice]
Usually_Wrong: im on unemployment at the moment

[Alpha-9]

[pendulum]

Indeed
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1998 CG125 (Sold) CB500 [+ Clio 172]
Usually_Wrong: I tend to fail more than pass. [Speaking about Theory Practice]
Usually_Wrong: im on unemployment at the moment

[pendulum]

If they do refuse you, I'm afraid I can't help with the £15, but I'll send you some sympathy.
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1998 CG125 (Sold) CB500 [+ Clio 172]
Usually_Wrong: I tend to fail more than pass. [Speaking about Theory Practice]
Usually_Wrong: im on unemployment at the moment

[Flemy]

[Alpha-9]

[pendulum]

Definitely no MoT cert required, or insurance

You need theory certificate, CBT certificate, both parts of driving licence, and I think that's it.
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1998 CG125 (Sold) CB500 [+ Clio 172]
Usually_Wrong: I tend to fail more than pass. [Speaking about Theory Practice]
Usually_Wrong: im on unemployment at the moment

[P.addy]

This got 2 or 3 people through their Mod 1 and 2

https://i55.tinypic.com/qn4cx4.jpg

Its the Honda Gaffer 125

[Alpha-9]

[pendulum]

<gay>It shouldn't have with that front L plate as it is not of the legally specified size</gay>
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1998 CG125 (Sold) CB500 [+ Clio 172]
Usually_Wrong: I tend to fail more than pass. [Speaking about Theory Practice]
Usually_Wrong: im on unemployment at the moment

[Alpha-9]

[chris-red]

500s are easier to ride than 125's especially for a bike bloke, much more stable.
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[Rogerborg]

Do you know anyone locally who can ride to the centre with you on their 500+ bike and let you put L plates on it then bin it on the swerve?
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[andy_uk]

[skylineonfire]

[djr]

Alpha-9. You don't live far from me.

How' bouts you buy a 500, I'll go collect it for you. Get your bike test on a Saturday and i'll come round, Ride your bike to test centre. Wait for you to do your test, Then ride it back.

Then same for mod 2.

Then you have a 5' for when you pass your test .

[ajag]

[_matt]

[Alpha-9]

[djr]