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Drew Carey
24-04-08, 07:16 PM
Heya All

Quick question. I know that for an MOT you need a rear reflector, but as my MOT won't be for about 2.5 years I'm not too bothered.

BUT, will a policeman pull me for it or do me if I get pulled for something else?

I tried to find a stick on one in Halford but they didn't have any.

Drew
El Saxo
24-04-08, 07:36 PM
Heya All

Quick question. I know that for an MOT you need a rear reflector, but as my MOT won't be for about 2.5 years I'm not too bothered.

BUT, will a policeman pull me for it or do me if I get pulled for something else?

I tried to find a stick on one in Halford but they didn't have any.

Drew

I haven't had a problem yet (touch wood), I plan to stick one onto my numberplate when it's MOT time.
petevtwin650
24-04-08, 07:36 PM
Easy solution.






Get Lily a reflective jacket. :p:p:p
El Saxo
24-04-08, 07:38 PM
Easy solution.






Get Lily a reflective jacket. :p:p:p

It'll have to be a red one though! :wink:
Drew Carey
24-04-08, 07:39 PM
Lily has just said "Errrrr.....NO". lol

I just wandered cause I don't want a policemen to pull me for speeding then go.....>"er whilst we are here, where's your reflector?" lol
petevtwin650
24-04-08, 07:42 PM
I think if he starts to look at the rear of your bike then the updraft from your can will get his interest first! :smt077
Drew Carey
24-04-08, 07:46 PM
Not as loud as yours. Still yet to decide......baffle or no baffle for Sunday. lol
dyzio
25-04-08, 08:09 AM
I've been told on bikesafe the other day, "we've got more important things to do"
But if you're stopped for some other reason, that can add to the fine and it's a MOT failure.
tigersaw
25-04-08, 08:22 AM
I had a little hinged one from halfrauds that I could hinge back down if I was ever asked about it. Never was, not even at MOT
Drew Carey
25-04-08, 08:47 AM
Cheers guys for the responses, think I will just leave it until I happen to come accross the right kind of sticker. Ta muchly......best get back to work. lol
beaniebikerbabe
25-04-08, 09:02 AM
I haven't had a problem yet (touch wood), I plan to stick one onto my numberplate when it's MOT time.

same ere ;)
plowsie
25-04-08, 09:12 AM
Whats the big deal about having it on or not? Is it that hideous?
jumjum_0214
25-04-08, 09:15 AM
Most bobbies don't even know a reflector should be there so I really wouldnt worry.
Drew Carey
25-04-08, 09:39 AM
Whats the big deal about having it on or not? Is it that hideous?

Nope, not at all.......I just can't find one to stick on. Hence my question, plus I am going for a ride this weekend and just wanted to check. Once I get hold of one I will stick it on.
thor
25-04-08, 09:40 AM
I got a stick on button reflector from somewhere. Stuck it on the number plate corner. Job done.
Bluepete
25-04-08, 09:41 AM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Round-Red-Reflector-Motorcycle-Motor-Bike-MOT-Sticky_W0QQitemZ150240138256QQihZ005QQcategoryZ367 96QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Drew Carey
25-04-08, 09:42 AM
I got a stick on button reflector from somewhere. Stuck it on the number plate corner. Job done.

Thats exactly what I am after, but kind find one anywhere.
plowsie
25-04-08, 09:43 AM
Nope, not at all.......I just can't find one to stick on. Hence my question, plus I am going for a ride this weekend and just wanted to check. Once I get hold of one I will stick it on.
ahh just remembered you were fannying about with a new tail tidy werent ya ;)
Drew Carey
25-04-08, 09:53 AM
ahh just remembered you were fannying about with a new tail tidy werent ya ;)

Yup, looks lovely......think that due to everyone stating its only really an MOT issue think may just leave it until I happen to see one or my MOT comes up. MOT isn't until September 2011, so think I have a while. lol
Bluepete
25-04-08, 09:54 AM
Look at the ebay link, less than two quid, four posts up.
Drew Carey
25-04-08, 10:00 AM
Look at the ebay link, less than two quid, four posts up.

Cheers Pete, didn't see your post as was replying at the time. Many thanks. Will order one.
Dangerous Dave
25-04-08, 11:35 AM
BUT, will a policeman pull me for it or do me if I get pulled for something else?
Doubt you will get pulled for the reflector alone, whether a copper will mark it against you when pulled for something else depends on the copper to be honest.

Easy solution is buy a small stick on reflector for bicycles, its the size of a ten pence coin and costs the same too.