MOT number plate light

komp · July 12, 2013, 10:23:43 AM

can a motorbike fail an MOT with a broken number plate light? i know on a car it can, but wasnt sure about bike
the R&G tail tidy came with one, but i discovered last night it wasnt working
the standard number plate hanger didn't even have one, so clearly its not essential to have one.

to be on the safe side i removed the light and placed a reflector in its place
wasn't sure if it was a case of if its there it needs to work? or if it would have even mattered?

interested to know
thanks

Bunny · July 12, 2013, 10:29:07 AM

I'm no expert but i would have thought so

ash · July 12, 2013, 10:38:49 AM

Quote from: Bunny on July 12, 2013, 10:29:07 AM
I'm no expert but i would have thought so

Yes, the plate needs illuminating for a regular MOT either from the tail light of a bespoke one.

Someone fitted a really nice white LED one to the tail tidy om my bike before I bought it
Looks very much like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL-MOTORCYCLE-SCOOTER-MICRO-LED-REAR-NUMBER-PLATE-LIGHT-E-MARKED-/221094012967?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item337a3ae827

Dom1 · July 12, 2013, 10:44:05 AM

If it is there it needs to work as a rule I believe but big gav is your man.

You can find him on facebook if he hasn't registered yet.

Millhouse · July 12, 2013, 10:45:26 AM

general rule of thumb is, if it's fitted it's got to work...

Maddog · July 12, 2013, 07:14:43 PM

If its a daytime mot no...if its a regular mot yes

komp · July 13, 2013, 10:36:44 AM

It passed

big gav · September 08, 2013, 08:15:49 PM

Class 1 and 2 do not require a number plate light.