plate for mot

uncle porry · 13-Aug-2004, 14:52

will my "slightly illegal" number plate (its half normal size) fail my bike`s forth coming MOT ?
cheers

Steve · 13-Aug-2004, 15:18

I took mine for an MOT with an illegal plate, they passed it but said they shouldn't have, it was only cos they knew me.

duc749s · 13-Aug-2004, 15:46

Depends entirely on where you go... Some places will let you get away with illegal cans & plate, others won't let anything illegal go through.

Hopefully some bikers local to yourself should be able to help!

Rattler · 13-Aug-2004, 16:31

If its a free retest place - then take it in as it is, if it fails for the plate then you'll know that you'll need to change it for the retest.

Often, rather than the MOT place have to deal with your bike again, they'll pass it and state that they shouldn't have!!!

Tim

NBs996 · 13-Aug-2004, 16:45

Hang on, since when has the plate been part of the mot??

The tick-list says "registration plates and VIN numbers - N/A"

rockhopper · 13-Aug-2004, 16:57

Plates are not part of the bike MOT as far as i know.

Harv748 · 13-Aug-2004, 17:10

ditto...recent test I was told they are not part of the MOT

Rob B · 13-Aug-2004, 17:22

Guys,

Beg to differ. I had an MOT last week. As of early August (ish) the number plate has become part of the MOT inspection.

Rgds,

Rob

Mr_S · 13-Aug-2004, 17:27

Here's the test details

http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual/mc_contents.htm

The plate is a non test item and you cannot be failed for it being too small. It doesn't even need to be present.

If they fail you for it, ask to see the relevant section in the testers handbook (Which they are required to have). When they cannot show it, get them to re-write the paperwork as a pass.

Then report them

Animal · 13-Aug-2004, 18:19

I can confirm that Plates are not part of the test!
I just had mine done and I asked the same question...

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13-Aug-2004, 14:52	#1
uncle porry Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 650 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the planet zorb plate for mot will my "slightly illegal" number plate (its half normal size) fail my bike`s forth coming MOT ? cheers Reply

13-Aug-2004, 15:18	#2
Steve Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 146 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hertfordshire I took mine for an MOT with an illegal plate, they passed it but said they shouldn't have, it was only cos they knew me. Reply

13-Aug-2004, 15:46	#3
duc749s Registered Forum User Posts: 42 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Surrey Depends entirely on where you go... Some places will let you get away with illegal cans & plate, others won't let anything illegal go through. Hopefully some bikers local to yourself should be able to help! Reply

13-Aug-2004, 16:45	#5
NBs996 Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,728 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The deep south Mood: I love my 996 xxx Hang on, since when has the plate been part of the mot?? The tick-list says "registration plates and VIN numbers - N/A" Reply

13-Aug-2004, 16:57	#6
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton Plates are not part of the bike MOT as far as i know. Reply

13-Aug-2004, 17:10	#7
Harv748 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,882 Join Date: May 2002 ditto...recent test I was told they are not part of the MOT Reply

13-Aug-2004, 17:22	#8
Rob B Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,263 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wimbourne, Dorset Mood: I'm so happyyyyyyyyyyyy Guys, Beg to differ. I had an MOT last week. As of early August (ish) the number plate has become part of the MOT inspection. Rgds, Rob Reply

13-Aug-2004, 18:19	#10
Animal Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 537 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cheam Surrey I can confirm that Plates are not part of the test! I just had mine done and I asked the same question... Reply