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 Posted: 21:37 - 01 Oct 2012  Post subject: First Solo Ride and the Bargain CG gets its MOT. |
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Today was a good day on all accounts. Not only did I have my first solo ride, but that ride was to a garage, where the little CG that I bought earlier this year and have slowly been putting back together since, passed its MOT!
I have to admit, I was pretty nervous before the ride, having not ridden a bike in over a year since doing my CBT. That said, once over the initial wobbles, I felt fairly good about it all, and had a nice ride through some suburbs, 50mph back roads and town centres, so covered most bases. Can't wait for my insurance certificate to arrive now, so I can get out on it properly.
My first 'proper' lesson is coming up on Sunday too, by way of a fairly intense 9-5 session with the riding school I did my CBT with. Beat the third directive laws? Challenge accepted!  |
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Posted: 22:36 - 01 Oct 2012  Post subject: Re: First Solo Ride and the Bargain CG gets its MOT. |
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| Flatbadger wrote: | If you have a policy number and your insurance period has started, you're covered. |
No, actually, you're not. Technically, the certificate has to have been "delivered", whether by snail mail or electronically.
I doubt you could find a copper anywhere who would give a stuff as long as it's on the MID or if the insurer confirmed it, but there's a theoretical chance of running foul of a foul one.
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Posted: 23:22 - 01 Oct 2012  Post subject: Re: First Solo Ride and the Bargain CG gets its MOT. |
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Ah, I didn't know that at all! When I bought the insurance yesterday evening, the chap I spoke to said I would be insured as of midnight, and to expect my cover note etc. within 3 days. Sadly, however, my inability to ride lies in the fact that it isn't taxed, and I can't buy a disc until I have documents to take to the Post Office or they update the MID. 
On the bright side, it does force me time to practice my theory questions for next week! |
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| Posted: 23:38 - 01 Oct 2012 Post subject: Re: First Solo Ride and the Bargain CG gets its MOT. |
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| Flatbadger wrote: | I received the cert almost instantly. I assumed the policy number was the operative part. |
Nope, if push comes to shove, the certificate of insurance is ultimately what matters.
However, day to day, it's being on the MID that'll stop you getting tugged.
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