MOT question

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Is it cos she's a Scouser and they want proof she hasn't pinched it?
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Pam had her car MOT'd last Saturday and they didn't ask for any
documents.

 

What did it fail on?

 

I think a lot of them will start this when the new computerised MOT comes
in. I took my bike for it's MOT a few months back to a shop that was
doing the computerised MOT trials. He asked me to bring the logbook.

This was simply so that he would find it quicker on the DVLA's records.
He has said to me that approximately 75% of the bikes he has MOT'd have
incorrect numbers listed with the DVLA. This may only be one digit out.
Have to say it didn't surprise me.

If he doesn't have the number that the DVLA have then it can take an age
to find the bike on their records as it throws up random hits. It just
speeds things up a bit.

 

Whether you agree or not dear, it is a matter of fact that I was asked
for the V5 when the MZ was tested. Ascertaining the *exact* date of
registration to enable accurate referencing of the DVLA record was
given as an explanation. This practice will become more widespread as
the testing stations all come online, particularly wrt older vehicles.

 

I don't see your point(s). You are referring to a different testing
station - they are at different stages of computerisation and
consequently some are further down the path than others atm.

The *exact* data will /not/ be "available on the vehicle" if the
tester needs the /date of first registration/. This is on the V5, but
not on any car I've seen.

Since when did the V5 not relate enirely to the vehicle? Unless the
colour or perhaps the engine has been changed and not notified, the V5
should contain all relevant data for the vehicle.

Your mention of the "new V5" leads me to think that perhaps you've
sidetracked yourself. I'm aware that all the V5s are being replaced
over time, but there was no inference that the latest issue had to be
produced - just the V5 that carried date of first registration.

The issue AIUI is entirely due to the new MOT test process which takes
longer, is much more expensive and the certificate is printed on site
after the details have been transmitted to DVLA. In order that the
details are related to the exact vehicle tested, there is a need for
cross-reference between the VIN and date of first registration, it
seems. That is why the V5 may be required - in case of controversy.

Pfft. That means little.

 

gazzafield emerged from their own little world to say

It didn't fail. The examiner couldn't complete the test due to a fatal
injury whilst attempting to move the vehicle onto the rolling road.

 

Dear Heart, don't fret so. I was merely saying that neither the logbook
or exact date of registration was required for the Vespas new type
computerised MOT.

We shall discover more in the near future as both the Guzzi and Snorky
bike are due soon.

 

Having a mong for a new owner who didn't check the head bearings before
taking it.

I've done them now: tip bike on its side undo a couple of nets withdraw
front end, grease and replace.

Except the ignition has now gone a bit mad. It starts and runs
irrespective of the key position or, for that matter, if any wires are
actually attached to ignition switch. None of the lights now work though.

Hmm perhaps my super head bearing method wasn't that super. I'll look at
it sometime this week.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, wessie

I hope it's not flat, or it'll need the services of a tuna.

--
Wicked Uncle Nigel - Manufacturer of the "Champion-105" range of rearsets
and Ducati Race Engineer.

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha GTS1000

 

Check the continuity of the (green, I think) wire from the coil to the
ignition. This grounds the ignition, thus turning it off.

 

Would need to be a good one - wouldn't want carp results.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, dwb

Quite so, they'd right out of plaice.

--
Wicked Uncle Nigel - Manufacturer of the "Champion-105" range of rearsets
and Ducati Race Engineer.

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha GTS1000

 

Well eel skate over that

 

Certainly wouldn't be able to hake it.

 

You may be wide of the bream there.

 

The fish part of the thread is a bit further down.

This sounds just like what my (2001) Gilera did.

Italian electrics

 

What are you bassing that statement on?

 

dwb emerged from their own little world to say

*bzzt* repetition

 

...but, but they're easy to do.

 

Makes sense. Thanks for that, I'll check it out.