does a scooter/mcycle have to have mirrors to pass an mot?

steppen22 · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Karma :

Mine has a crack and a chip, and I really don't want to replace them (because it doesn't effect my use of the mirrors at all and its 20-30 quid I'd rather spend on wine) - if i removed the mirrors, would I fail (with a bike design with mirrors~?)

Thanks.
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Tristan. · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2007 Karma :

You should pass no problems, though with MOT testers there are many many grey areas, so try to find the text corresponding to it in the MOT guidelines.

strag · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Karma :

No.
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jayvfr · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 Aug 2008 Karma :

generally i go with the old rule "if it has them fitted they have to work/not be broken"

try it, if it doesn't pass best to buy a supercheap one from a motorparts place and stick it on for teporary so it'll pass Thumbs Up

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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Just take them both off for the test, then it'll pass.
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yen_powell · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Karma :

No of course not, my DR never has them fitted and my XRV has passed an MOT with none before when I removed them for a big off road trip.

I didn't have mirrors for my bike test either.
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SoulRider · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Nov 2005 Karma :

I didnt have mirrors on my SV for a good 6 months, actually improved my riding to be honest as the mirrors are not there to rely on, making me check every single time.
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st3v3 · Super Spammer Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

Only has to have mirrors if being used for the bike test.

Other than that as said, just gotta be no sharp edges.
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Kal · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Karma :

If mirrors are present then they have to conform, same as speedos etc, etc.

If they are not present and they should be under construction and use then the MOTer can issue an enforcement notice demanding you fit them to comply. However they cannot fail your MOT because of it.

Most MOTers cannot be arsed to do actually do that though.

At least that is my understanding of the law and its application.
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