No MOTs for 40-year-old bikes (from May 2018)

[BigAl (Alan)]

Just read page 14 in the October Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, no MOT's required for bikes & cars after 40 years (rolling 40 year rule applies as well)
Quite surprised as there has been no news in the press/internet...I think?

[SteveD CB500K0]

It has been discussed at some length on here Al


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[BigAl (Alan)]

Thanks for the quick reply Steve, I missed that one.

[hairygit]

I'm curious to know what the score will be getting imports registered when this happens. At the moment you need it M.O.T.d on the frame number and valid insurance to get a reg number issued. What will the procedure be from then onwards?

[Trigger]

Just read page 14 in the October Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, no MOT's required for bikes & cars after 40 years (rolling 40 year rule applies as well)
Quite surprised as there has been no news in the press/internet...I think?

How long have you been hibernating  http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,13905.0.html

[Trigger]

I'm curious to know what the score will be getting imports registered when this happens. At the moment you need it M.O.T.d on the frame number and valid insurance to get a reg number issued. What will the procedure be from then onwards?

To get a vehicle registered you need a MOT, don't matter how old it is  A lot of owners will still MOT there bikes to keep a recorded mileage and MOT it, if they are selling it on as a good selling point.

[BigAl (Alan)]

Thanks for the link Trigger and advise...you can still volunteer your bike for an MOT
Apparently 6% of pre 1960's bike owners volunteered there bikes for an MOT under the older system.