Bolt through brake pedal - MOT? - SV650.org

ophic · 03-11-14, 12:31 PM

I had an off a while back and I've "fixed" the broken rear brake pedal by putting a bolt through it. Any idea if this would pass an MOT? I've looked at MOT literature but they don't seem to mention this.

I'll replace the pedal when I get a chance but MOT time is looming.

rictus01 · 03-11-14, 12:43 PM

as long as it's functional and doesn't look sharp (put a bit of electrical tape over it), you should be fine.

03-11-14, 12:48 PM

The bike I bought off here, (off Duke) has this done to it and he assured me it had passed the MOT in this condition

03-11-14, 01:22 PM

I was missing the knob to my rear brake pedal and it passed, infact I was told the bike was technically an MOT failure because the clutch lever was missing it's knob on the end but was discretely ignored.

Biker Biggles · 03-11-14, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rictus01

as long as it's functional and doesn't look sharp (put a bit of electrical tape over it), you should be fine.

Mine was like that for many years with a bit of old rubber pipe over the bolt.Never even mentioned at MOT

ophic · 03-11-14, 03:18 PM

I shall sleep easy. Thanks chaps

squirrel_hunter · 03-11-14, 07:08 PM

I spent a number of years with a bolt as the toe lever on my gear change. Never a problem for a MOT. However I had to replace it once as it vibrated out, this was fixed with some Loctite...

03-11-14, 12:31 PM	#1
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Bolt through brake pedal - MOT? I had an off a while back and I've "fixed" the broken rear brake pedal by putting a bolt through it. Any idea if this would pass an MOT? I've looked at MOT literature but they don't seem to mention this. I'll replace the pedal when I get a chance but MOT time is looming. __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

03-11-14, 12:43 PM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Bolt through brake pedal - MOT as long as it's functional and doesn't look sharp (put a bit of electrical tape over it), you should be fine. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

03-11-14, 12:48 PM	#3
Corny Gizmo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bolt through brake pedal - MOT The bike I bought off here, (off Duke) has this done to it and he assured me it had passed the MOT in this condition

03-11-14, 01:22 PM	#4
LiquidFlux Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bolt through brake pedal - MOT I was missing the knob to my rear brake pedal and it passed, infact I was told the bike was technically an MOT failure because the clutch lever was missing it's knob on the end but was discretely ignored.

03-11-14, 03:18 PM	#6
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: Bolt through brake pedal - MOT? I shall sleep easy. Thanks chaps __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

03-11-14, 07:08 PM	#7
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,570	Re: Bolt through brake pedal - MOT? I spent a number of years with a bolt as the toe lever on my gear change. Never a problem for a MOT. However I had to replace it once as it vibrated out, this was fixed with some Loctite... __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

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