Are Parking Lights an M.O.T. item?

I tried calling a garage today, but didn't get very far with this.

I have (stupidly) left my parking lights on a couple of times since getting the bike, I try to remember each time to check it but both times I have forgotten, I flattened the battery. I was at work both times, so that makes it hard to get some jump leads.

I have tried bump starting the bike (tried it in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd), but there's only flat ground and when I pick up enough speed to jump on, the back wheel just locks up (I weigh just under 11 stone).

My 'solution' (however odd it may sound to some) is to potentially snip (and subsequently block off) the parking lights wire that comes from the bottom of the ignition barrel, but I don't know if it will be an M.O.T. failure.

Anyone know?

dont you have to turn the switch further than normal to 'activate' the parking lights??
just dont turn it as far then take the key out bud

Originally Posted by coolevilangel

dont you have to turn the switch further than normal to 'activate' the parking lights??
just dont turn it as far then take the key out bud

My key barrell is a bit odd to be honest, it's actually pretty hard to put the parking lights on intentionally, so whenever they accidentally go on, it's a suprise

[Dave20046]

I'm sure the general rule of thumb with MOT's is "if it's fitted, it should work".
But wait for a definitive answer!

i beleive it is if its fitted it should work, but if you remove the light lense for parking, and replace it with something not translucent, then it shouldnt be a prob on an mot

[fizzwheel]

Why dont you just take the bulb out rather than cutting the wires... then when it comes to MOT time, its a 5 minute job to put the bulb back in again.

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Why dont you just take the bulb out rather than cutting the wires... then when it comes to MOT time, its a 5 minute job to put the bulb back in again.

sometimes the simplest ideas are the best, i tip my hat to you sir

Can't remove both bulbs as the rear is the back light.

The front could come out as it's the front 'sidelight', but that wouldn't solve the problem, it would increase the time before the battery goes flat, but that's about it.

I do realise that I am making my own issue by not being able to remember a simple thing, so thanks for the patience.

[fizzwheel]

Sorry yes I had forgotten that the back light also comes on, was just thinking about the front sidelight. Still think you are mad to cut the cables though.

[SoulKiss]

Done that once, had to get Sid Squid out to jump start me.

Never done it again, always visually check the lights.

Get into the habit...