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Offline kenny1059

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M.O.T.
« on: March 16, 2017, 07:57:57 AM »
Morning all,
Can someone please tell me if my 400F would pass an m.o.t. with brake light operated only from pedal ? Does it have to operate from pedal + front lever ?
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Kenny.
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Re: M.O.T.
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2017, 08:01:06 AM »
Clue : Depends on the age of the bike.
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Re: M.O.T.
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2017, 08:15:19 AM »
"Machines first used before 1 April  1986 must have a stop lamp that  operates from at least one brake control."

From MOT testers handbook
https://www.mot-testing.service.gov.uk/documents/manuals/m1s01000301.htm




Admin: might it be a good idea to put the MOT testers handbook link in a sticky thread?
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Re: M.O.T.
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2017, 08:18:59 AM »
Its an April '76 bike.  :)
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Re: M.O.T.
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2017, 08:54:33 AM »
In that case, either front or rear, as long as one or the other puts the light on it is sufficient.
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Re: M.O.T.
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2017, 09:12:03 AM »
That has put my mind at rest. Can put it for test now. :)
Thank u for replies.
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Re: M.O.T.
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2017, 09:31:08 AM »
I believe if a switch is on both and visible they both have to work, if no switch it is fine.
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Re: M.O.T.
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2017, 07:19:31 PM »
Quote from: kevski on March 16, 2017, 09:31:08 AM
I believe if a switch is on both and visible they both have to work, if no switch it is fine.

That is correct  ;)
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Re: M.O.T.
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2017, 01:14:49 PM »
Hi,
It seems front stop light switch is working. But it takes an enormous amount of pressure at lever before light comes on. Can somebody tell the cause of this, and how to fix it, please.
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Re: M.O.T.
« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2017, 01:22:32 PM »
Well thats Ok then, coz these brakes need an enormous amount of pressure before they do anything  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: M.O.T.
« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2017, 02:17:24 PM »
Duff switch? Or muck in the brake line restricting pressure to the switch?
Just been and tried mine and the brake light comes on with little pressure at the lever.
I may have a spare switch kicking around somewhere but would need to have a search for it.
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Re: M.O.T.
« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2017, 03:05:01 PM »
They are new brake lines, so I'm hoping there's no muck there. As for switch, I thought there might be something not right there. So I ordered a new one yesterday from D.S.
Thanks for offer Chris 400F. Will try new switch,and keep fingers crossed. :)

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Re: M.O.T.
« Reply #12 on: March 18, 2017, 03:08:12 PM »
Deffo brake switch my Aprilia ones the same and it finally gave up today and covered the bike in brake fluid when applying the rear brake.
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Re: M.O.T.
« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2017, 04:00:09 PM »
Quote from: Green1 on March 18, 2017, 03:08:12 PM
Deffo brake switch my Aprilia ones the same and it finally gave up today and covered the bike in brake fluid when applying the rear brake.
  If that pile of shitalian dung has done that while riding it, torch it! If it wasn't such a dangerous situation I'd probably fall off my chair laughing, you young'uns will never learn! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: M.O.T.
« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2017, 04:07:35 PM »
 ;D ;D ;D
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