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Old 24-01-18, 06:26 PM   #9
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Default Re: rear tyre on front - mot issues

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Originally Posted by nikon70 View Post
Yeah I looked there too, that’s why I put rear put on front but reverse direction as the notes at the bottom states:

Metzeler tyre is suitable for fitment to the rear wheel of an Aprilia AF 50 motorcycle provided it is fitted in the reverse to the direction of rotation indicated on the tyre wall.

So I wanted to know if it’s accepted practice and will pass an mot
Accepted practice is rear tyre on the back, front tyre on the front, or universal tyre on either front or back.

n.b. "must"
"Directional tyres these tyres must be fitted in accordance with the instructions on the sidewall. The direction of forward rotation is indicated by an arrow, words or both."

https://www.mot-testing.service.gov....1s04000101.htm
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