Twin Headlights not "E' marked - SV650.org

30-09-12, 07:12 PM

HI,

I am changing my stock headlight to a twin headlight. If the headlights aren't E marked does that mean they aren't legal to use on the roads? Im in the UK

30-09-12, 08:06 PM

Yes it does mean they do not meet the requirements and are for off-road use only.

mikerj · 01-10-12, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wildkid

Yes it does mean they do not meet the requirements and are for off-road use only.

No, you don't have to have an E marked headlamp and provided it passes the MOT beam test it is legal to use.

NTECUK · 01-10-12, 09:39 AM

E Mark is what manufactures standards are needed to meet construction and use reg s.
Mot is beam pattern and performance..

01-10-12, 01:33 PM

so as long as the beam pattern is okay i.e not flashing in people eyes it should be okay?

NTECUK · 01-10-12, 04:00 PM

Well as long as the pattern on the beam meter is below the line with a kick on the n s Mr Mot man can't fail it if its white or yellow.
Look in the Mot manual.
Its on line

30-09-12, 07:12 PM	#1
guernica Guest Posts: n/a	Twin Headlights not "E' marked HI, I am changing my stock headlight to a twin headlight. If the headlights aren't E marked does that mean they aren't legal to use on the roads? Im in the UK

30-09-12, 08:06 PM	#2
Wildkid Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Twin Headlights not "E' marked Yes it does mean they do not meet the requirements and are for off-road use only.

01-10-12, 09:39 AM	#4
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Twin Headlights not "E' marked E Mark is what manufactures standards are needed to meet construction and use reg s. Mot is beam pattern and performance.. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

01-10-12, 01:33 PM	#5
guernica Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Twin Headlights not "E' marked so as long as the beam pattern is okay i.e not flashing in people eyes it should be okay?

01-10-12, 04:00 PM	#6
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Twin Headlights not "E' marked Well as long as the pattern on the beam meter is below the line with a kick on the n s Mr Mot man can't fail it if its white or yellow. Look in the Mot manual. Its on line __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

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