Hitchcocks Forum

Just been online and taxed my 1950 Norton ES2. No mot required just insurance. Well pleased.

Keith.

Thanks for the reminder, Pale Rider. I'll sort out my 1953 Dot tonight (fingers crossed!)
stephen

Hi guys ------ PALE RIDER, STEPHEN, -----Please don't take offence at the following, it's just my own, personal observations }---- I find it ironic that the very vehicle types which originally formed the "Database" as it were, and showed the need for an MoT are now no longer required to be tested, despite the fact that they are also some 40 years older as well.... Whereas their modern counterparts ( which have benefited from all the developments gleaned during those last 40 years) have to be tested annually.....ALSO,I see from research that the MoT was introduced in -------1960 !!So what's the significance of the matching dates then ?? I sincerely hope that current owners of these MoT-Exempt vehicles won't be tempted to follow their fore-fathers as regards to minimal maintenance (Human nature being what it is) and have history repeating itself....ie } accidents caused by vehicles in a poor/bad state of repair ??... Actually, I'm sure they wont, given the type of person who nowadays owns/runs them...VOSA have missed a chance here. They should have followed the same system used for pre-1973 Tax and just withdrawn the fee... If, as the Govmnt. maintains, there aren't that many vehicles involved then the loss to the exchequer would have been minimal but the safety aspect for all would still be present....Oh well, to paraphrase}--- if safety be the food of love-----take care !!! ( I've de-selected RANT-MODE and gone for a lie down in a darkened room----an MoT viewing room ???))

Hi Alan. The big problem with withdrawing the fee of course is that the testing station is the one that gets the money and I can't see many of them wanting to work for nothing.

Licenced my Dot last night - no problems. BUT I have to say that for obvious reasons which hardly need repeating I think that this is a lunatic change which could well lead to unroadworthy vehicles on the road. Any responsible owner can, with the best will in the world, miss dangerous issues - irresponsible ones won't care! I will check every last nut, bolt, cable, chain, bearing etc before venturing out on the road after what has been a very protracted thorough rebuild. But it is easy to overlook something.
stephen

Stephen, If you are concerned about the bike being safe you can still take it for an MOT if you wish, this will ensure that your bike should be roadworthy for one day of the year at least.

I do not agree with, and expressed concern at, this legislation and intend to continue supporting my local MoT bloke.

The rider/driver is responsible for the vehicle`s condition.A full service covers more than a M.O.T.