MOT - Speedo not working, will it fail? - SV650.org

22-08-06, 01:15 PM

Just a quick question.

Bike is due an MOT next month and the Speedo is not working on it.
My question is, will it fail on that?

Cheers,

Martin

TSM · 22-08-06, 01:22 PM

Yes. If you cant fix it by then, get a small cycle speedo and stick it on the dash and set it up, as a temp fix.

22-08-06, 01:42 PM

I'm not sure if having a working speedo is a requirement. Certainly, not having a speedo at all is permissible. Anyhow, how are they going to tell if it's wkring or not? They don't road test them - the vehicle may be dangerous, after all.

Stu · 22-08-06, 01:47 PM

Agreed, watched my MOT - no road test so they won't know. Get it fixed at your convenience.

jambo · 22-08-06, 01:48 PM

It is not a requirement of the MOT as far as I can tell, but I'd be looking to fix it regardless of the MOT simply because it's not all that smart to be riding without one. It is also illigal not to have one so you could pass the MOT and then be booked by the poice as you left IIRC:

vospa MOT guide

22-08-06, 01:52 PM

Speedo on the Corsa stopped working year ago. Pain the ass to sort it out..

Another thing on the "to do" list...

It passed a few MOT's with no issues.

Viney · 22-08-06, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSM

Yes. If you cant fix it by then, get a small cycle speedo and stick it on the dash and set it up, as a temp fix.

Not having one is a failiure, it not working is illegal, but not an MOT faliure

22-08-06, 02:17 PM

Thanks for the replys guys

I am going to get it fixed, but don't know if I can get it done in time for the MOT.

Cheers again....

TSM · 22-08-06, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viney

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSM

Yes. If you cant fix it by then, get a small cycle speedo and stick it on the dash and set it up, as a temp fix.

Not having one is a failiure, it not working is illegal, but not an MOT faliure

Again it comes down to the rules for MOT and police rules, which differ.

Quote:

MOTORCYCLE SPEEDO
Does my motorcycle require a speedometer for an MOT?
If not what milage would the Tester put down on the VT20
or VT12? Phil
You will be pleased to hear that the speedometer is not checked in the MOT. The Tester would simply note that the motorcycle has no speedometer. -MOTT

FAULTY SPEEDO
The speedo on my 1994 Alfa 33 16 v 1.7 Sportwagon fails intermittently. Is a faulty speedometer an automatic MOT failure -
Mike Lock
The speedo is not checked for the MOT. -MOTT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu

Agreed, watched my MOT - no road test so they won't know. Get it fixed at your convenience.

Even tough they dont need to test if its working or not, they will tell you that its not working as they will do a front/rear brake force test on a roller and will notice that the speedo does not work.

22-08-06, 02:28 PM

It may be that the magnetic sensor thingy in the front wheel hub has disintegrated. take the front wheel off and have a look. Its like a spacer with four lugs on it. sometimes they get brittle with age and crumble then the speedo stops working. The genuine suzuki part is only about £12 and a doddle to fit.
worth a look.
You dont have to have a speedo for an MOT, but I if you do have one, it must work.
.

22-08-06, 01:15 PM	#1
Iceman Guest Posts: n/a	MOT - Speedo not working, will it fail? Just a quick question. Bike is due an MOT next month and the Speedo is not working on it. My question is, will it fail on that? Cheers, Martin

22-08-06, 01:22 PM	#2
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Yes. If you cant fix it by then, get a small cycle speedo and stick it on the dash and set it up, as a temp fix. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

22-08-06, 01:48 PM	#5
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	It is not a requirement of the MOT as far as I can tell, but I'd be looking to fix it regardless of the MOT simply because it's not all that smart to be riding without one. It is also illigal not to have one so you could pass the MOT and then be booked by the poice as you left IIRC: vospa MOT guide __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

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22-08-06, 01:42 PM	#3
chazzyb Guest Posts: n/a	I'm not sure if having a working speedo is a requirement. Certainly, not having a speedo at all is permissible. Anyhow, how are they going to tell if it's wkring or not? They don't road test them - the vehicle may be dangerous, after all.

22-08-06, 01:47 PM	#4
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Agreed, watched my MOT - no road test so they won't know. Get it fixed at your convenience.

22-08-06, 01:52 PM	#6
Daimo Guest Posts: n/a	Speedo on the Corsa stopped working year ago. Pain the ass to sort it out.. Another thing on the "to do" list... It passed a few MOT's with no issues.

22-08-06, 02:17 PM	#8
Iceman Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the replys guys I am going to get it fixed, but don't know if I can get it done in time for the MOT. Cheers again....

22-08-06, 02:28 PM	#10
GooseSVSK2 Guest Posts: n/a	It may be that the magnetic sensor thingy in the front wheel hub has disintegrated. take the front wheel off and have a look. Its like a spacer with four lugs on it. sometimes they get brittle with age and crumble then the speedo stops working. The genuine suzuki part is only about £12 and a doddle to fit. worth a look. You dont have to have a speedo for an MOT, but I if you do have one, it must work. .