Do you need information about ITV on motorcycles? We show you all the requirements and tips with which to pass the ITV for motorcycles easily.
The Technical Inspection of Vehicles, better known as ITV, crossed the path of motorcycles many years ago. Thus, motorcycles over four years old, and mopeds over three years old, are required to pass it.
Passing the ITV is like taking a final degree exam. Although you know that no one takes better care of the motorcycle than yourself, when the moment of the exam comes, it is inevitable to feel doubts. Will it stop enough? Are the emissions higher than normal? Will you tell me something about the condition of the tires? ... Not even counting the time you lose between going, waiting your turn, passing the inspection and going back to your chores (with or without the famous sticker).
From Pont Grup, we are informed of the regulations and inspection requirements at all times and for this reason we want to clear up all the doubts that may arise about the ITV on motorcycles , since when should you pass the ITV of your motorcycle, know what points of your motorcycle They will be inspected and we will leave you some additional tips to consider.
When to pass the MOT of the motorcycle
The frequency of the inspection varies depending on the type of vehicle and in the case of motorcycles the inspection periods are very similar to those of cars, the first four years being exempt, after which it is carried out biennially (that is, every two years).
Where is the difference between the ITV in motorcycles and the ITV in car then? The difference is that motorcycles will always undergo inspections every two years throughout their useful life, and cars have to undergo it every year after 10 years.
Now that you know when to pass the ITV, be sure to request an appointment in advance, check in which stations you can pass the review, and if you are a client of Tim Yaya you can request the free transfer to the ITV for your motorcycle .
ITV on mopeds or other types of motorcycles
Mopeds have been a case apart until very recently, since previous regulations excluded them from passing the ITV, but not from having moped insurance . However, this type of vehicle was included in the latest revision of Royal Decree 920/2017, which regulates the technical inspection of vehicles, establishing the first visit to the ITV for mopeds three years after the first registration and after happens to be done every two years as in motorcycles.
If you have another type of motorcycle such as light quadricycles or ATVs (also called quads) we are sorry to tell you that for this type of vehicle the ITV is also mandatory, complying with the same periods as conventional motorcycles, that is, four years from the first registration , and every two years after the first review.
Requirements to pass the ITV on motorcycles
If this is the first time that you have faced this type of ITV inspection for motorcycles , you may be wondering what the inspectors will look at on your motorcycle. But do not worry that we are going to explain the most frequent points of the ITV in motorcycles so that you can anticipate possible problems at the time of the inspection.
Documentation to pass the ITV on a motorcycle
The first thing that you should have on hand and updated is all the documentation for your motorcycle, which consists of the driving license, the technical sheet of the motorcycle and it is essential to have the current receipt of the motorcycle insurance .
Also, you should not have unattended fines at the time of inspection.
VIN number and license plate legible
The first thing they will check is that the frame number and the license plate match the motorcycle documentation, so you should make sure that both numbers are clearly visible at the time of inspection.
Tires and suspensions of your motorcycle in good condition
They will make a visual inspection of the tires, as well as the springs and stabilizers to verify that they are not damaged or distorted. Bear in mind that the tread of the tire must be at least 1.6mm deep according to the legislation, also make sure that all the springs are well secured to the chassis because they will test the shock absorbers for effectiveness.
Approved brakes, headlights, taillights, turn signals and mirrors
The brakes are a very important point in motorcycles ITV, we recommend that you check the braking in advance and if you see something strange, check the brake pads and make the necessary adjustments.
On the other hand, they will check all the motorcycle's lights, position lights, dipped beam, road lights, turn signals and the brake light that must work by pressing any of the levers. And the visibility must be adequate with two homologated mirrors.
Levers, handlebars and lock
The levers, whether brake or clutch, must be in perfect condition, well fixed and also function without problems. On the other hand, the handlebar must be able to be locked, this is another important point since it is an anti-theft method of the motorcycle.
Fairing and seat
At this point it is visually checked that there is no obvious damage to the fairing and the seat, especially there is nothing loose or not approved.
Noise test
For this test, they will lift your motorcycle and measure the decibels generated by your motorcycle according to certain parameters for each make and model. Make sure that you have an approved exhaust pipe and that all the parts of your motorcycle are well supported since the vibration of parts can generate more noise that can negatively influence the result.
Exhaust and CO2 Emissions: The Cotton Test
Finally, the 'cotton test' is that the gases generated by the engine must be below the pollution limits established for your make and model of motorcycle. This is usually one of the main reasons for not passing the ITV on motorcycles and in many cases it is due to the replacement of the manufacturer's exhaust with another that offers better performance. Does this mean that we cannot change the exhaust pipe on our motorcycle? No, far from it, you are free to change the exhaust of the motorcycle, but you must be sure that your new one is approved with documentation that proves it, because you could need it for the ITV of your motorcycle.
ITV on mopeds: The additional requirement
As we mentioned before, ITV on mopeds works differently from motorcycles and is that in addition to having to comply with the eight previous points, they must also meet an additional requirement of speed limitation of 45km / h.
So, if by chance your moped greatly exceeds this speed, you should review the speed limitation before going to the ITV with your moped.
Finally, in addition to these eight points, we make one last recommendation and that is that you check in advance that there are no loose parts, leaks, noises that come out of the normal or white gases, since any of these can cause us to have a favorable ITV, We are sure that taking these points into account you will be able to do all these checks and get out of the ITV by motorcycle .
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