Lights or no lights to ride on the road??

pkr87 · Post by **pkr87** » Tue Sep 17, 2019 8:17 am

The bulb horn is acceptable until 1974 age bikes, after that a horn must make a continuous sound when operated. When my trials A.J.S. used to be tested the examiner insisted on a rear reflector and gave me a 'daylight use only' certificate. Which is what I would produce when I M.O.T. tested cars. If any lights are fitted then the vehicle should have a complete lighting system and they all must work.

Post by **Bobsteve** » Tue Sep 17, 2019 7:22 pm

Thanks for your replies. We seem still a little unsure but I am lead to believe that this bike doesn't need an MOT due it being 1961 model so no legal requirements for any lights or a continuous horn

It looks like just a reflector at the rear. Please correct me if I'm wrong

spookefoote1956 · Post by **spookefoote1956** » Tue Sep 17, 2019 7:37 pm

Regardless of MOT required or not if there are lights and they don't work then the Plod won't be too happy.

cbranni · Post by **cbranni** » Tue Sep 17, 2019 8:00 pm

I can see you don't have lights fitted so only a rear reflector is required, what I can't see is a speedo or a rear number plate, not forgetting road legal tyres.

Colin

Post by **Pharisee** » Tue Sep 17, 2019 8:10 pm

I seem to remeber when sorting out my G3 basket case ready for inspection that the reflector has to be sited on the bikes centre line. My mate who's a registered MOT inspector has a card of cheap self adhesive reflectors that he will stick on the back of one or two of his 'chopper' customers bikes when the turn up with a number plate, rear light and reflector hanging off the side of the bike at the back just to get them through the MOT.

spookefoote1956 · Post by **spookefoote1956** » Tue Sep 17, 2019 8:18 pm

What are you seeing Colin. I can't see any pictures?

cbranni · Post by **cbranni** » Tue Sep 17, 2019 8:37 pm

Putting two and two together I hope..............photo in new photos.

Colin

spookefoote1956 · Post by **spookefoote1956** » Tue Sep 17, 2019 8:40 pm

Cheers Colin, I thought I was going more bonkers for a moment!

Post by **Bobsteve** » Wed Sep 18, 2019 7:45 am

Yes Colin it's my bike in â€œnew picturesâ€ ðŸ‘
Both tires are road legal and stamped. The speedo I have and will get fitted. Just waiting for certification from the club then DVLA and a plate will be fitted. Lights have never been fitted so looks like it's just a reflector, plate and speedo and I'm good to go. Happy days

cbranni · Post by **cbranni** » Wed Sep 18, 2019 8:41 am

Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine.

Colin

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