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From the other thread, posted by Felix Mate of mine did exactly that: rode with trackday bodywork, no lights; had an accident; not his fault (lady pulled on him); he got done for illegal vehicle even though he had a daylight MOT; no insurance payout; big solicitors fees. So, proceed at your own risk. |
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And from me on the same subject in another thread The contents of Table 2 of Schedule 1 of the Road Vehicle Lighting Regulations 1989 are what you need to read and comply with. Front position lamp - Schedule 2: Part I - A solo motor bicycle fitted with a headlamp is exempt from fitting. Dipped-beam headlamp - Schedule 4: Part I A vehicle first used before 1st January 1931 is exempt. Main-beam headlamp - Schedule 5: Part I - the following exemptions apply - A vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph; A vehicle first used before 1st January 1972 and having an engine with a capacity of less than 50 cc; A vehicle first used before 1st January 1931. Direction indicator - Schedule 7: Part I the following exemptions apply - A vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph; A vehicle first used before 1st April 1986; A vehicle which is constructed or adapted primarily for use off roads (whether by reason of its tyres, suspension, ground clearance or otherwise) and which can carry only one person or which, in the case of a motor bicycle combination, can carry only the rider and one passenger in the sidecar. Rear position lamp - Schedule 10: Part I - exemptions- None. Stop lamp - Schedule 12: Part I - the following exemptions apply A vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph; A vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 and having an engine with a capacity of less than 50 cc; A vehicle first used before 1st January 1936. Rear registration plate lamp - Schedule 15 - exemptions - A vehicle not required to be fitted with a rear registration plate. Rear retro reflector - Schedule 18: Part I - exemptions - None. ( The part where it mentions off road vehicles relates to trials / motocross type bikes only ) This is the legal standard you would have to meet if going to court - a daylight MOT is not worth the paper it's written on if it is produced to a cop who knows traffic law. |
An MOT is not proof that the vehicle is roadworthy, in fact if you look at your MOT certificate it says on the front......
Warning A Test Certificate is not evidence that the vehicle is in a satisfactory mechanical condition.