2006-08-07 10:24:00 · 18 answers · asked by asilentscience 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
the bike is SORN at the moment
2006-08-07 10:30:50 · update #1
it is legal as long as you have booked an MOT
http://www.directgov.gov.uk/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/UntaxedVehicle/UntaxedVehicleArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4022058&chk=LT7VlS
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2006-08-07 10:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by banditblue1200 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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tricky because you can't pay the tax without the MOT certificate, so...
I know that you are allowed to drive a vehicle to the MOT test if the MOT isn't done, but you're still obliged to make sure the vehicle is safe on the road.
But I doubt that it is legal to drive a vehicle without tax having been paid in any circumstances, unless there is a specific let-out for this particular one. DVLA should be able to tell you over the phone (you don't need to tell them who you are).
Was the bike on a SORN before, which would be a valid reason for the tax having expired? That might be helpful.
I've done the expired-MOT thing but I've never done the expired-tax thing as far as I can remember. I live in a city so no tax disk means they shoot you on sight - IF you park. Otherwise they don't notice. Not that I'm suggesting....
2006-08-07 17:27:11 · answer #2 · answered by wild_eep 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your bike has run out of tax & you have not subbmitted a SORN (statutary off road notice) you will get a fine of £80 automaticaly.
If you are caught riding the bike on the road without tax its a fine, If you have filled in a SORN its a fine.
2006-08-07 17:33:11 · answer #3 · answered by elvis_liveonstage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is legal to ride a motorcycle to an MOT if you have booked an mot inspection with the testing station. But you must have insurance that covers you to ride that motorcycle and a licence with the relevant categories
2006-08-08 20:41:31 · answer #4 · answered by robynbiker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiya
No its not illegal to ride a motorcycle to an MOT as long as its insured & you pre book the MOT or you could check out online at DVLC.co.uk
Hope this helps
2006-08-11 14:10:57 · answer #5 · answered by jonnycabs1861 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But obviously you need an MOT certficate to get tax.
It is, without doubt, legal to ride an un-taxed motorbike to an MOT station. If you get pulled then you may have to prove thats where you're going.
The bike must be insured though, you don't need tax/MOT for that.
2006-08-07 17:32:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is quite legal to ride or drive a motor vehicle to a testing station without road tax so long as you are booked into the testing station and you're insurance will cover you for the risk.
2006-08-07 17:33:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd expect that it's acutally illegal however I don't fully know.
An MOT is to check the bikes 'health' and to make sure it's fit for riding and has nothing to do with Road Tax.
Nice question.
:-)
2006-08-07 17:29:29 · answer #8 · answered by The Techie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Providing you make an appointment with the MOT station beforehand - Yes.
2006-08-09 17:33:52 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ride to a garage for a PRE BOOKED mot but you must have insurance.
2006-08-10 17:42:51 · answer #10 · answered by rookethorne 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's legal as long as it is to or from a pre-booked MoT
2006-08-08 12:46:28 · answer #11 · answered by Lick_My_Toad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋