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a) Sitting on machine check:

  1. All controls, switches and horn
  2. Front suspension, forks, handlebars and head bearings

 

b) At the front of the machine check:

  1. Front lights and indicators
  2. Front brake master cylinder (if fitted)


c) Place the machine on its stand and raise front wheel check:

  1. Steering, front forks and head bearings
  2. Front brake and wheel bearings
  3. Wheel and tyre condition


d) Lower front wheel and go to right side of vehicle and check:

  1. Frame, VIN, seat and foot rest
  2. Exhaust system
  3. Final drive (if fitted to RHS of machine)
  4. Rear wheel, tyre and brake


e) Raise the rear wheel and check:

  1. Rear wheel, rear brake/components and tyre condition
  2. Rear suspension and final drive


f) At the rear check:

  1. Rear position lamp(s)/stop lamp(s)/reflectors and indicators
  2. Rear suspension
  3. Registration Plate


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g) On the left of the machine check:

  1. Frame and foot rest
  2. Exhaust system
  3. Final drive (if fitted to LHS of machine)
  4. Rear wheel, tyre and brake

 

h) At the front of the machine check:

 
  1. Wheel alignment
  2. Headlamp aim
  3. Brake performance

 

If a sidecar is fitted it will also be examined in a manner specified by VOSA with respect to Security, Suspension, Wheel Bearings and Wheel Alignment.

 

© Punters Publishing Ltd 2009.

 



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