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a) Sitting on machine check:

1. All controls, switches and horn
2. Front suspension, forks, handlebars and head bearings
3. Fuel tank security, fuel filler cap security and rubber seal

 

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

 

Wheels – Reason for Rejection:

 

1.   a.   deliberate modification, inadequate repair, excessive corrosion, damage or fracture of a road wheel which significantly reduces the original strength (see information column)

 

b.   a spoke which is missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded

 

2.  An excessively distorted or eccentric bead rim. (see information column).

 

3.   a.   loose or missing wheel nuts, studs or bolts

 

b.   an insecure wheel.

 

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
5. Fuel system for leaks, engine running and engine off.

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 and rear wheel brake
5. Rear tyre
6. Fuel system for leaks, engine running and engine off.

 

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 2010.

 

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