First MOT not for Four Years? - Page 2

Gareth.Richards · 23rd January 2017, 07:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by thundercat

Looking at the Gov statistics, I notice that the motorcycle failure rate is around 12% bit different than the 47% for cars.

Its a lot quicker and easier to walk round a motor bike (if you even have to) to check lights & indicators than it is a car!

thundercat · 23rd January 2017, 09:05

To true, but a test is a test and Ido believe that motorcyclist look after their bikes better than most car drivers do their cars.

HarryM1BYT · 23rd January 2017, 09:22

Four years is (maybe) acceptable for those cars in private hands owned from new, if they have been looked after, but certainly not for company owned cars. My company cars would have possibly been twice round the clock at that age. The testing needs to be based on mileage, but no idea how they achieve or police that...

planenut · 23rd January 2017, 09:32

Motorcycles are totally different; one might have to put an overcoat on to get out into the weather and check a car for lights, tyres and loose items, on a bike, one should be aware almost instantly.

Motorcyclists are not are more safety aware, be it only for their protection.

All drivers should be constantly aware of the safety factors for themselves, their passengers and other road users - which leads me back to the "one eyed monsters" on the road, of any age.

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23rd January 2017, 09:05	#12
thundercat Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Club SE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: saxmundham Posts: 1,438 Thanks: 289 Thanked 173 Times in 121 Posts	To true, but a test is a test and Ido believe that motorcyclist look after their bikes better than most car drivers do their cars.

23rd January 2017, 09:32	#14
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,948 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	Motorcycles are totally different; one might have to put an overcoat on to get out into the weather and check a car for lights, tyres and loose items, on a bike, one should be aware almost instantly. Motorcyclists are not are more safety aware, be it only for their protection. All drivers should be constantly aware of the safety factors for themselves, their passengers and other road users - which leads me back to the "one eyed monsters" on the road, of any age.