Voluntary MOT in U.K.

[Bill Thomas]

I was already considering ways in which a section could get together to provide this service. I must admit that I wasn't imagining doing it myself!
It is worth some further investigation but we both share the same insurance adviser and I can imagine his little face turning bright red when YOU tell him about it. The repercussions could be endless.
My opinion is that those who consider themselves competent should do their own bike but make a record of it. Those not so experienced would do well to spend the £29 on getting it MOT tested.

I take the point that the insurance companies are not actually asking for a certificate but imagine an accident where a component failed. You could be asked to prove that you had taken reasonable precautions.

Alan also makes a good point. When carrying out an MOT on some piece of Japanese machinery I pointed out to the owner that the split pin was missing from the rear brake torque arm bolt and the nut finger tight. I thought that I was saving him from a disaster. He was far from grateful, even when I offered to lend him some spanners and a box of split pins to put it right.

I failed an old Landrover once for no Windscreen Wipers, He said he could drop the windscreen down, So it was OK. I said if it's chucking it down with rain you will get very Wet, Then I told him to P/ Off.
Cheers Bill.

 

[Simon Dinsdale]

I certainly would not check a bike is roadworthy for somebody else or another member. Imagine this conversation at an accident:
Police: just done a check and this Vincent does not have an MOT and you ticked the box saying it's exempt.
Owner: It's alright I got a friend to check the bike is roadworthy.............

 

[vibrac]

On the MCC trials which are 100 to 300 miles long through the night and 10 to 15 sections off road up to about 10 years ago all vehicles were fully scrutinered but now it's just horn lights cursory noise and correct trials tyres. The club could not take the risk of proscecution if there was an accident what a silly world the ambulance chasers have made.

 

[The VOC Spares Company Limited]

Fair points well made, I was not suggesting it being any sort of VOC Official MOT, just you check mine I'll check yours, no signatures just a second pair of eyes.
We just had the same discussion about whether we should be checking the bikes we are selling for Members at the VOCSC. We do but we don't 'approve' or 'sign off' we do it for our own peace of mind!
I'll get back in my box.
Ian

 

[bob harcourt]

I have answered NO but following discussions and advice in other threads I will reconsider for machines with recent modifications.

the same for me i voted no but everytime i ether put a bike on the road for the 1st time in years or every 4 years for an MOT

 

[Simon Dinsdale]

Only 38 replies to the poll. Does that mean that only 38 Vincent's were used on the road in the U.K. since pre 1960 MOT exemption came in?

Ignoring my comment above, it appears that since MOT exemption came in most owners who answered the poll have said thank you to the exemption and not had their bike subjected to a voluntary MOT. The general feeling though looking at the comments is that some owners may think twice about voluntary MOT with he new regulations coming in soon. I suspect most owners will take the easy route though and tick the box to declare exemption.

Simon

 

[Bill Thomas]

On my Pension, I cannot throw money away, It's been said, The MOT is only for that day, If they don't want to pay out, They will find a way. Cheers Bill.