Spot Lights & MoT?

[Invicta Moto]

Have an MoT today or tomorrow and have spotlights on the 1150.. but at the moment they don't work.. are they covered by the test?

 

[wedgie]

Have an MoT today or tomorrow and have spotlights on the 1150.. but at the moment they don't work.. are they covered by the test?

yes any lights must work if they dont you fail

 

[brassmonkey001]

Now I was under the impression that they didn't check spotlights, only the usual sidelights, dip, main, brake and indicators.

 

[Ted]

If there fitted they are checked. Just unbolt them for the mot

 

[Tarka]

If there fitted they are checked. Just unbolt them for the mot

Or disconnect from the loom if on quick disconnectors.

Or put tape over the lenses.

 

[Fanum]

Or disconnect from the loom if on quick disconnectors.

Or put tape over the lenses.

Yup

This inspection applies to: all machines, except those which have neither front nor rear position lamps, or have such lamps permanently disconnected, painted over or masked that are
. only used during daylight hours, and
. not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

If this situation occurs the machine presenter should be issued with an advisory notice recording the above and it should also be recorded on the carbon copy of the VT20.

Full Motorcycle MOT tester's guide http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual/mc_contents.htm

 

[ronnierockster]

Yep got two bikes with lights that do not comply .So when it's time for MOT I tape over the lenses with duct tape and get a day time MOT.. Only need horn..RR

 

[Invicta Moto]

Thanks. Just got back from the testers' with the new ugly A4 printed sheet and no fail despite the spots not working nor did I tape tape them up.

Must have been lucky then.

BTW it is freezing today! Now I remember why I became a fair weather rider.....

 

[Jimb]

I have fog & driving and just had the bike tested last weds , no problem, not even mentioned.

 

[Lou Can]

I think you'll find that spots are not covered because they are not positon markers. If they were hard wired into the dip beam you might have a rpoblem with alignment but it they are on their own or with the main beam they shouldn't count at all.

LC