off road to road legal bikes

123go · Derestricted Danger Joined: 30 Aug 2007 Karma :

i was wondering if it was possible to buy an off road dirtbike and make it a road legal one ?

what will i need to do to be able to use it on road?

i am only doing this as i cant find any already road legal bikes what are cheap...so i thought that if i bought an off road bike and put propa head lights indicators etc that, that might be abit chaper?

any advice?

st3v3 · Super Spammer Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

You mainly need:-

SVA test for papers(log book etc)
front & back lights inc brake light etc
All indicators
Horn.
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123go · Derestricted Danger Joined: 30 Aug 2007 Karma :

what price range will it cost me to get all the paper work sorted ?

t101 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 28 Jul 2007 Karma :

id get a road bike unless theres somethin really specific you want to put on the road

Kal · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Karma :

Agreed. Unless it was originally designed for road use you have to add to the wiring loom, and that will be a pain in the arse.

It needs to pass an MoT and possibly an SVA as well - all depends on the Bike in question and its history.
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Stelmer · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Dec 2006 Karma :

You could make it easier and have a Daytime only MOT which will save fitting a lighting coil and loom if the bike has no battery.

Q - I have heard you can apply for a daytime MOT, what is it?

A - It is not necessary to have lights or a rear reflector fitted to be eligible for a daytime MOT, except when it is foggy. You should make it clear at the MOT test station prior to the test and, providing the bike passes, the certificate will be stamped 'daylight use only'.

However you do need a Horn, Registration number, Tax and insurance. Not sure on SVA test.

DVLA will issue a numberplate, for a fee.

Kal · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Karma :

Not sure where you are quoting from there but a rear reflector is still a requirment for a "daylight only" MoT.
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Stelmer · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Dec 2006 Karma :

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Personally, i'd buy a road legal enduro bike. It's cheaper and will be more friendly on the road.