Quick question, can a vehicle (In this case a moped) fail an MOT because of a faulty speedo?

 

I no a class 4 (cars) can't mate as you don't need to drive them

 

Thank you pal, you wouldn't happen to know if it's the same case with bikes? I would've thought so but just after saving some cash

 

No mate would guess its the same tho look on VOSA website if your stuck

 

Wont fail. Just asked my pal who's a tester. Dont have anything to do with the test

 

speedometer should be working, if its clear that its nots working it should be a fail the same as a car.

 

Really
How does my truck pass without a speedo? it has nothing but a rev counter and a temp/voltage guage fitted.

 

they dont need a working speedo some rally and race cars dont tend to have them yet they have mot's on them

 

I always thought that you need something that gives you an indicatation of your speed, so if it has a working rev counter then that will pass.

 

Just got this from the MOT handbook

This inspection applies to all vehicles first used on or after 01 October 1937.
If the dial glass is cracked, it is not a Reason for Rejection, providing:

. there is no possibility of misreading the speedometer or

. there is no possibility fouling of the indicator needle or

. the cracked glass does not create a safety hazard.
A Tachograph is an acceptable alternative to a speedometer providing it satisfies the requirements of this inspection.



Method of inspection

1. Check that a speedometer is fitted

2. Check the condition of the speedometer

3.Check that the speedometer can be illuminated.


Reason for rejection

1. Speedometer not fitted.

2. Speedometer not complete or clearly inoperative, or dial glass broken or missing.

Note: It is not a Reason for Rejection if the dial glass is cracked, providing:
· there is no possibility of misreading the speedometer or · there is no possibility fouling of the indicator needle or · the cracked glass does not create a safety hazard.

3. The speedometer cannot be illuminated.

 

Thanks everyone

I think I should be fine then. The speedo stops working at 10mph so hopefully It'll get through. Theres no cracks on the screen or anything.