SOBs, MOTs and silencers.

Does anyone remember how old an SOB has to be for it to
be legal (or pass an MOT) with an unmarked silencer?
Does it go by date of manufacture or first registration?

I must try to keep away from eBay....

 

Dunno. The correct google key word combination is sure to reach a
suitable resource though.

I found loads of useful stuff on MVC&U regs and the like when I was
researching the MSVA test for the Tart. What I do know, is that if a
vehicle was first registered more than three years ago, even in another
country (definitely if EEC not sure about others) it is subject to an
MoT. Don't get me started on the rules about what constitutes a 'new'
vehicle for Customs purposes.


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This might help:

http://www.motuk.co.uk/mcmanual_620.htm

Cheers

SS

 

Tits. You have reminded that the 'project' will require the use of a
legal silencer to pass an MoT. I foolishly let a Nordwest owner have my
only good OEM silencer in a misguided act of marque solidarity.

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| Pete Fisher at Home: |
| Voxan Roadster Gilera Nordwest Yamaha WR250Z |
| Gilera GFR Moto Morini 2C/375 |
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Thanks. So 1/1/85 is the key date.
Luckily I have a frame and V5 for a similar SOB from an earlier year.