Is a number plate light a legal requirement? - SV650.org

Stu · 31-01-10, 01:03 PM

Hi, Would like to settle an argument.
I say a numberplate light is no longer part of the MOT test.

31-01-10, 01:04 PM

my guy always checks for it

Wideboy · 31-01-10, 01:07 PM

as far as im aware only has to be working if you have one, i don't and has passed the MOT twice

Speedy · 31-01-10, 01:52 PM

It's certainly part of the Class IV/V/VII testing.

I would suspect it is for Class II as well.

I will check tomorrow and let you know!

31-01-10, 06:26 PM

No its not a requirement for class I or II. Definitely not, dont think it ever has been either. Its not even testable if its fitted, nor even if its fitted and completely wrong.

31-01-10, 06:30 PM

So if I was to rip mine off my Curvy, would it be legal?

Stu · 31-01-10, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedy

It's certainly part of the Class IV/V/VII testing.

I would suspect it is for Class II as well.

I will check tomorrow and let you know!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7755matt

No its not a requirement for class I or II. Definitely not, dont think it ever has been either. Its not even testable if its fitted, nor even if its fitted and completely wrong.

Thanks. that would be great if you could give me a link to the definitive answer. And also cn you explain the differnt classes, is II bikes? what's cars.
Many thanks

31-01-10, 06:41 PM

I am the definitive answer

Manual link is here

Class I is any motorcycle with or without a sidecar upto 200cc
Class II is any motorcycle without or without a sidecar (and automatically includes class I)
Class III are three wheelers upto a maximum of 450kg unladen weight
Class IV is a huge class, Cars, motorhomes, dual purpose ie pickups (for now - will change this year), minibuses with 9-12 seats, goods vehicles upto 3000kg dgw, ambulances and a few others
class V is a private bus with 13 or more passenger seats
Class VI is a proper PSV bus (only testable at VOSA test stations)
Class VII is a goods vehicle over 3000kg upto 3500kg dgw

Allantheboss:
If you were to remove all the lights off yuour bike it would be perfectly legal provided you olnly rode it during the day and not at times of reduced visibility, certainly not needed for test

31-01-10, 06:56 PM

So, would the lack of a rear number plate light warrant the MOT to be for daytime use only ?

cbay · 31-01-10, 06:56 PM

i believe it is no longer required but if you have one it has to be working!

31-01-10, 01:03 PM	#1
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Is a number plate light a legal requirement? Hi, Would like to settle an argument. I say a numberplate light is no longer part of the MOT test.

31-01-10, 01:04 PM	#2
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Calling MOT testers my guy always checks for it

31-01-10, 01:07 PM	#3
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: Calling MOT testers as far as im aware only has to be working if you have one, i don't and has passed the MOT twice __________________ 05 DRZ400E RIP hovis

31-01-10, 01:52 PM	#4
Speedy Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Biggin Hill,Kent Posts: 1,074	Re: Calling MOT testers It's certainly part of the Class IV/V/VII testing. I would suspect it is for Class II as well. I will check tomorrow and let you know!

31-01-10, 06:26 PM	#5
7755matt Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Calling MOT testers No its not a requirement for class I or II. Definitely not, dont think it ever has been either. Its not even testable if its fitted, nor even if its fitted and completely wrong.

31-01-10, 06:30 PM	#6
allantheboss Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Calling MOT testers So if I was to rip mine off my Curvy, would it be legal?

31-01-10, 06:41 PM	#8
7755matt Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Calling MOT testers I am the definitive answer Manual link is here Class I is any motorcycle with or without a sidecar upto 200cc Class II is any motorcycle without or without a sidecar (and automatically includes class I) Class III are three wheelers upto a maximum of 450kg unladen weight Class IV is a huge class, Cars, motorhomes, dual purpose ie pickups (for now - will change this year), minibuses with 9-12 seats, goods vehicles upto 3000kg dgw, ambulances and a few others class V is a private bus with 13 or more passenger seats Class VI is a proper PSV bus (only testable at VOSA test stations) Class VII is a goods vehicle over 3000kg upto 3500kg dgw Allantheboss: If you were to remove all the lights off yuour bike it would be perfectly legal provided you olnly rode it during the day and not at times of reduced visibility, certainly not needed for test

31-01-10, 06:56 PM	#9
FG1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Calling MOT testers So, would the lack of a rear number plate light warrant the MOT to be for daytime use only ?

31-01-10, 06:56 PM	#10
cbay Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 1,209	Re: Calling MOT testers i believe it is no longer required but if you have one it has to be working! __________________ Black K8 Sport (Will be missed) SV650 Slogan TShirts & Hoodies Elevated Photography Specialist : HiCam Photography Services

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