MOT Question ... Number plate illumination

[huskie69]

I'm currently getting the bike ready for its MOT. I've replaced the number plate with a legal sized one and realised that the plate doesn't have a light (like it does on cars). Does the number plate need to be illuminated and will it fail the MOT if it isn't?
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'10 Skyjet SJ125-23 - Crashed > '09 YBR 125 > '53 Suzuki SV650 - Died > 2010 Suzuki VanVan 125 > '87 Yamaha FZ750 Sold > VTR 1000 FireStorm - Sold > Honda CB1000R

[Kickstart]

Hi

It should fail but it is one thing that is regularly over looked on MOT tests.

All the best

Keith
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[Glenben92]

Should be lit, but the direct light from the bulb shouldn't be visible from behind. I had a similar problem just before my MOT for the 500. Cut a plant pot up, few holes, bitta paint, worked a treat!
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[huskie69]

Damn!

I've got a little cluster of LEDs which came with the bike when I bought it. Will slap them on tomorrow and see if it's any good.

I've just found a tick sheet that tester use at MOTs https://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/repository/Motorcycle%20MOT%20Inspection%20Checklist%20(VT%2040M).pdf and I can't see anything about it needing to be illuminated although it does mention a 'rear reflector' which I also don't have.
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[huskie69]

[Kickstart]

Hi

Sorry, looks like I was wrong. Looking through the MOT rules it does seem to be mentioned for bikes (is for cars).

One is a requirement under the lighting regulations.

All the best

Keith
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[bennell09]

my bike did not fail its mot and i didnt have a number plate illumination light. i asked the mot tester if its a legal requirement before i took it in for its test and he said that its not required for mot but it will be required on the road to keep the police happy. same with a speedo

[DrDonnyBrago]

[Fortuna]

No rear footrests either
(As long as the rear seat is covered).