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killa
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PostPosted: 11:56 - 10 Aug 2018    Post subject: Noise hitler Reply with quote
The TRX has failed on the MOT for a number of things;
Reflector on the rear
Headlight alignment
And...exhausts Rolling Eyes

I honestly don't think I have original cans handy, I've never had an issue before but my previous garage isn't around. What are my options?
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PostPosted: 12:04 - 10 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
either buy a universal baffle from ebay and fit that (just check measurements) or a cheap set of standard cans from somewhere (crash damaged are dirt cheap if you can get them). Either that or find somewhere new to get an MOT...
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PostPosted: 12:11 - 10 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
find another mot garage that is not fussy with the end can, buy a reflector and stick it on, try and get the headlight realigned before you go in

arnt retests in the same place free of charge with 2 days?
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PostPosted: 12:20 - 10 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is the bike obscenely noisy?

If it isn't, and it's just a bit on the loud side, then you probably should look for another tester in the future. That one sounds a bit picky.
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PostPosted: 12:26 - 10 Aug 2018    Post subject: Re: Noise hitler Reply with quote
killa wrote:
The TRX has failed on the MOT for a number of things;
Reflector on the rear
Headlight alignment



Those are strange things to fail on.

The MOT tester I've used has a small box of reflectors that he'll stick on if you don't have one. He charges you £1 if you need one.

With the headlight alignment he'll adjust it but charge you a couple quid to adjust it.
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PostPosted: 12:28 - 10 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
You need a 99p red reflector and a friendly tester who's going deaf in his old age. Mr. Green
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PostPosted: 12:32 - 10 Aug 2018    Post subject: Re: Noise hitler Reply with quote
Itchy wrote:
Those are strange things to fail on.

The MOT tester I've used has a small box of reflectors that he'll stick on if you don't have one. He charges you £1 if you need one.

With the headlight alignment he'll adjust it but charge you a couple quid to adjust it.


Yeah, it's all easy to fix but I guess they've got nothing better to do so this just makes the day go by.

jnw010 wrote:
Is the bike obscenely noisy?

If it isn't, and it's just a bit on the loud side, then you probably should look for another tester in the future. That one sounds a bit picky.


I wouldn't say so, you might be right though.
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PostPosted: 13:18 - 10 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Tester being strict. The rules changed for exhausts but they expect a little noise... Some are just nazi
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PostPosted: 13:28 - 10 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
So garage you don't know fails you on things they should fail you on?

Way too many VOSA secret shoppers visiting MOT stations these days, I know one MOT place that got done for failure to check headlight alignment with a rider on the bike, they checked standing next to it.
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PostPosted: 14:15 - 10 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Once took an old CD175 for an MOT for a mate. Test took all of 5 minutes, didn't even start it! Probably though it would be a pain to start and not worth the bother (he was right). Same place SHOULD have failed me on a reflector but said he wouldn't bother as it was petty. Told me just to buy one on the way home.

Try finding an MOT station that doesn't do any work, just tests. They have to offer a free retest within 10 days anyway so they want it to pass as much as you do.
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PostPosted: 14:29 - 10 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
sickpup wrote:
So garage you don't know fails you on things they should fail you on?


I should have pointed out I have no issue with correcting mechanical issues. I've just been on the phone to a chap down the road who does MOTs, I didn't realise it's opinion and not done on DB meter.
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PostPosted: 14:58 - 10 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Tomzo47 wrote:


Try finding an MOT station that doesn't do any work, just tests. They have to offer a free retest within 10 days anyway so they want it to pass as much as you do.


Councils provide MOT services.

The problem is they never do motorbike work only cars, vans and taxis and other classes that aren't bikes.
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PostPosted: 17:31 - 10 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ste wrote:
You need a 99p red reflector and a friendly tester who's going deaf in his old age. Mr. Green


Lucky for me testers have failed me on reflector but then given me one for free there and then, stuck it on and then passed it.
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PostPosted: 18:56 - 10 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
I take my dirt bikes to a garage that doesn't do MOT's, they do whatever needs doing, mending or unbending, and they take them some place else for an MOT, they then undo some of the things that they did do, and I pick it up
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PostPosted: 22:23 - 10 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Tomzo47 wrote:
Try finding an MOT station that doesn't do any work, just tests. They have to offer a free retest within 10 days anyway so they want it to pass as much as you do.


Garage I use only do car work, not bikes, but MOT both, so there's no mileage in them hunting for fake things to fail bikes on when I take them.

https://www.motorvation-ltd.co.uk/mot/
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PostPosted: 00:10 - 11 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
killa wrote:


I should have pointed out I have no issue with correcting mechanical issues. I've just been on the phone to a chap down the road who does MOTs, I didn't realise it's opinion and not done on DB meter.


Going slightly OT, if they ever introduce Db meters, there's an awful lot of bikes that will be in trouble; when you test for noise, you're supposed to rev it to half max, so, in order to operate the throttle, the tester is always standing in front of the outlet, hence it's quieter to the tester's ear (that's the get out of jail card you can pull, if you get questioned about it Wink )

If they used a Db meter in the same as they do at race tracks (which would be the only reasonable way) it would be placed behind the exhaust , so it will get the full volume.

Back OT, the problem seems to be the new RfR categories - I'm slightly speculating as I haven't had cause to question a noisy pipe since the new regs came in, but on the old system, you had the option to pass and advise, now it seems to be a major or nothing.

Sickpup is right, the DVSA have made no secret of the fact that they are going mystery shopper mad, so maybe they saw an unknown customer and made an example of you, or maybe the test station is already on a warning and didn't want to take a chance.

It's starting to look like the days of the 'lenient' tester might be numbered.
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PostPosted: 08:37 - 11 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
mpd72 CPT wrote:
Tomzo47 wrote:
Once took an old CD175 for an MOT for a mate. Test took all of 5 minutes, didn't even start it! Probably though it would be a pain to start and not worth the bother (he was right). Same place SHOULD have failed me on a reflector but said he wouldn't bother as it was petty. Told me just to buy one on the way home.

Try finding an MOT station that doesn't do any work, just tests. They have to offer a free retest within 10 days anyway so they want it to pass as much as you do.


You do not need to start a bike for an MOT.



my last bike the lights only came on when the engine was running
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PostPosted: 09:25 - 11 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
mpd72 CPT wrote:

You do not need to start a bike for an MOT.

I was always under the impression that you did...and looking at the latest MOT guide at https://www.mot-testing.service.gov.uk/documents/manuals/class12/ you certainly do now.
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8.1 Noise
8.1.1 Exhaust noise

If possible, you should assess the exhaust noise by revving the engine to approximately half the maximum engine speed. The engine should be warm before you carry out this check.

It isn't possible to rev the engine on twist and go type motorcycles.

The exhaust system and silencer should be in such condition, or of such a type, that the noise emitted from the motorcycle isn't clearly unreasonably above the level expected from a similar motorcycle with a standard silencer in average condition.

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PostPosted: 09:29 - 11 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Where does it say that you have to start the bike?
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PostPosted: 15:09 - 11 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ste wrote:
Where does it say that you have to start the bike?

I suppose it depends on how you interpret the parts where it says "If possible, you should assess the exhaust noise by revving the engine to approximately half the maximum engine speed." and "It isn't possible to rev the engine on twist and go type motorcycles."

I took it to mean that you didn't have to rev the engine if that wasn't possible (i.e. in the case of a t&g), but yeah it could be a valid argument if you have a 'hear me before you see me' exhaust! Especially if your starter motor fuse should accidentally blow just as you pull into the MOT station Wink

Although...when mine have been tested previously, the tester runs the engine while turning the bars left-to-right to make sure the throttle cable isn't stretching on full lock.
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PostPosted: 20:10 - 11 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Shaft wrote:


If they used a Db meter in the same as they do at race tracks


Be me 2 years ago at lydden hill on the vtr.. empty cans.. vtwin.. sounded like utter death!

tester "rev it to 6000 rpm"

me: *slowly climbs to 4000rpm"

tester: no sorry

me: *gaffa tapes a baffle that sort of fits*

tester: "rev to 6000rpm"

me: *slowly rev to 3000rpm"

tester: *nods*

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PostPosted: 20:36 - 11 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
The main issue you have now is that the fails are recorded for all to see and so need to be sorted.
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PostPosted: 10:29 - 12 Aug 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
mpd72 CPT wrote:

"If possible"? Not sure it's a definite. My bikes certainly never get started during MOT's. We just wheel them in and out of the test area.

Yeah, it's a bit of a grey area...like I wrote in my reply to Ste, it could depend on how you or the MOT tester interpret it.
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