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    The changes will come into effect from 20 May 2018. It will be a rolling 40 year date. Starting with vehicles first registered pre 1978

    If a vehicle has a power to weight ratio of more than 15% in excess of its original design, unless such a modification took place before 1988 it will not be MoT exempt. This will effect Tri Greeves (or any other larger engine conversion) that are built after 1988. Like wise 'Q' plate vehicles will not be exempt.
    Last edited by John Wakefield; 14/09/2017, 11:31 PM.

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    This is fantastic news !! - although I suspect on the negative side its going to push the price of classic bikes up further
    Last edited by MarkM; 14/09/2017, 11:21 PM.

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    • #3
      Bad news...

      Hold your horses guys, it looks as if the exemption for motorcycles won't come into effect until 2022.

      The Government small print says: (Page 10 paragraph 1.6)


      "Although motorcycles and 3-wheeled vehicles do not come into the scope of the Directive until 1 January 2022 we are including these categories of vehicles in this consultation. (Any changes affecting these vehicles will not come into force until 1 January 2022.)"

      At least it will apply to my TR4A - which unfortunately is due its next MoT on 6th May 2018! Looks like it will be spending most of May in the garage.
      Colin Sparrow

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Colin Sparrow View Post
        Hold your horses guys, it looks as if the exemption for motorcycles won't come into effect until 2022.

        The Government small print says: (Page 10 paragraph 1.6)


        "Although motorcycles and 3-wheeled vehicles do not come into the scope of the Directive until 1 January 2022 we are including these categories of vehicles in this consultation. (Any changes affecting these vehicles will not come into force until 1 January 2022.)"

        At least it will apply to my TR4A - which unfortunately is due its next MoT on 6th May 2018! Looks like it will be spending most of May in the garage.

        Damm it ..

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Colin Sparrow View Post
          Hold your horses guys, it looks as if the exemption for motorcycles won't come into effect until 2022.

          The Government small print says: (Page 10 paragraph 1.6)


          "Although motorcycles and 3-wheeled vehicles do not come into the scope of the Directive until 1 January 2022 we are including these categories of vehicles in this consultation. (Any changes affecting these vehicles will not come into force until 1 January 2022.)"

          At least it will apply to my TR4A - which unfortunately is due its next MoT on 6th May 2018! Looks like it will be spending most of May in the garage.
          Which document did you read this on Colin? There is only a page 10 on 2 of the documents & I cant see any ref to motorcycles being delayed till 2022
          On the 'Draft Guidence' pdf it states
          Most vehicles first registered over 40 years ago will as of 20 May 2018 be exempt from periodic testing, unless they have been substantially changed
          .
          Last edited by John Wakefield; 15/09/2017, 12:12 PM.

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          • #6
            The ministerial foreword in Johns documents states 'motorcycles too' - so maybe they have revised it since last years statement was issued
            Last edited by MarkM; 15/09/2017, 12:25 PM.

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            • #7
              The words I quoted are in the original consultation. Here they are, cut and pasted from the actual document:

              1.6 Although motorcycles and 3-wheeled vehicles do not come into the scope of the Directive until 1 January 2022 we are including these categories of vehicles in this consultation. (Any changes affecting these vehicles will not come into force until 1 January 2022.)

              No-one would be more delighted than me if they've changed their minds on the implementation date.
              Colin Sparrow

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              • #8
                Released on 'This is money' website about an hour ago - Looking good

                An additional 300,000 cars in Britain will no longer need an MOT test from next year under new rules that will see any model older than 40 years exempt from the annual roadworthiness check-up.


                But as I said before - watch the price of older cars and bikes increase now ..

                Update: just rang the DOT - they were not sure and will get back to me....
                Last edited by MarkM; 15/09/2017, 06:05 PM.

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                • #9
                  This is all quite confusing - just rang the DOT for clarification, they didn't know and said that they will get back to me, wot!!!?

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                  • #10
                    I have just phoned someone I know at the Federation of Historic Vehicle Clubs (FHVC) and he confirms what Colin has stated that the original EU directive did not included motor cycles till Jan 2022. So looks like a cock up has been made in this latest statement

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                    • #11
                      This looks like another government confusing article< still lets live in hopes

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by John Wakefield View Post
                        I have just phoned someone I know at the Federation of Historic Vehicle Clubs (FHVC) and he confirms what Colin has stated that the original EU directive did not included motor cycles till Jan 2022. So looks like a cock up has been made in this latest statement
                        I would be surprised if your friend knows for certain John, considering at this point its still not in stone and both the DOT and DVLA haven't been fully briefed yet
                        Indeed, the original EU directive did state 2022 but If I interpreted the legislation correctly (don't bet on it) then the new post-brexit ruling revokes the EU directive. Time will tell
                        Last edited by MarkM; 15/09/2017, 11:14 PM.

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                        • #13
                          Does seem a bit odd that they did not specifically refer to motorcycles being delayed till 2022 in latest documents. My friend (well up in the FHVC) says that EU rules still apply & that UK cant change that date. As you say we will have to wait and see. To say the least its going to cause much confusion

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by John Wakefield View Post
                            Does seem a bit odd that they did not specifically refer to motorcycles being delayed till 2022 in latest documents. My friend (well up in the FHVC) says that EU rules still apply & that UK cant change that date. As you say we will have to wait and see. To say the least its going to cause much confusion
                            Reading through (what I believe to be the correct directive) The final point reads:

                            3. Member States may introduce national requirements concerning roadworthiness tests for vehicles registered in their territory which are not covered by the scope of this Directive and for vehicles listed in paragraph 2.

                            so by Indicating that the UK can over-ride whatever the EU recommends anyway -

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                            • #15
                              Hopefully Brexit will take care of this sort of nonsense anyway. Bring it on!
                              Last edited by Colin Sparrow; 16/09/2017, 08:48 AM.
                              Colin Sparrow

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