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29-05-21, 11:01 AM
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Recent MOT rules
just found out that any motorcycle over 40 years old does not need an MOT and i think road tax either. no wonder i have seen a load of old small classic bikes running about.
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29-05-21, 11:06 AM
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Re: Recent MOT rules
'Old' bike needs to be taxed ( as Historic Vehicle )
BUT the rate of tax is Zero
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29-05-21, 02:17 PM
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Re: Recent MOT rules
yes same for cars. However if you let the insurance lapse while its off the road and you havent put it on a SORN you can get punished....
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29-05-21, 06:46 PM
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Re: Recent MOT rules
that's good news my 97 speed triple should qualify by the time I've fixed it up........
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29-05-21, 06:54 PM
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Re: Recent MOT rules
Yep the Cub has been tax free for a few years now - costs nothing to keep on the road, both bikes insured for £120, unfortunately Suzy's tax seems to go up year on year
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29-05-21, 07:13 PM
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Re: Recent MOT rules
I've heard if you choose not to MOT them and you have a crash, insurance can be a pain re. proving it was road legal/safe.
For the sake of £30 on an MOT per year, the guys I know with classics just get them tested. Quote:
 Good to see you're still about (and tinkering) Rictus
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29-05-21, 08:15 PM
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Re: Recent MOT rules
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