Recent MOT rules

[Bibio]

just found out that any motorcycle over 40 years old does not need an MOT and i think road tax either. no wonder i have seen a load of old small classic bikes running about.

[punyXpress]

'Old' bike needs to be taxed ( as Historic Vehicle )
BUT the rate of tax is Zero

[glang]

yes same for cars. However if you let the insurance lapse while its off the road and you havent put it on a SORN you can get punished....

[rictus01]

that's good news my 97 speed triple should qualify by the time I've fixed it up........:)

[redtrummy]

Yep the Cub has been tax free for a few years now - costs nothing to keep on the road, both bikes insured for £120, unfortunately Suzy's tax seems to go up year on year

[Dave20046]

I've heard if you choose not to MOT them and you have a crash, insurance can be a pain re. proving it was road legal/safe.
For the sake of £30 on an MOT per year, the guys I know with classics just get them tested.that's good news my 97 speed triple should qualify by the time I've fixed it up........:)

:smt040 Good to see you're still about (and tinkering) Rictus

[rictus01]

:smt040 Good to see you're still about (and tinkering) Rictus

Oh yeah, little older bit more broken; but still here. got a rebuild on the go as well as three bike to maintain, but obviously not much for others just now.