Do i need rear foot pegs to pass an MOT?

Question

I got a MOT coming up and i dont have rear foot pegs and my friend told me that if you have a pillion seat you have to have foot pegs.

Is this correct or will it pass without the rear foot pegs?

thanks
hollomangenda

Im in the UK thanks

Answer 1

Here is the website for the testers manual http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual/mc_contents.htm

Here is a list I found....

a) Sitting on machine check:

1. All controls, switches and horn
2. Front suspension, forks, handlebars and head bearings

b) At the front of the machine check:

1. Front lights and indicators
2. Front brake master cylinder (if fitted)

c) Place the machine on its stand and raise front wheel check:

1. Steering, front forks and head bearings
2. Front brake and wheel bearings
3. Wheel and tyre condition

d) Lower front wheel and go to right side of vehicle and check:

1. Frame, VIN, seat and foot rest
2. Exhaust system
3. Final drive (if fitted to RHS of machine)
4. Rear wheel, tyre and brake

e) Raise the rear wheel and check:

1. Rear wheel, rear brake/components and tyre condition
2. Rear suspension and final drive

f) At the rear check:

1. Rear position lamp(s)/stop lamp(s)/reflectors and indicators
2. Rear suspension
3. Registration Plate

g) On the left of the machine check:

1. Frame and foot rest
2. Exhaust system
3. Final drive (if fitted to LHS of machine)
4. Rear wheel, tyre and brake

h) At the front of the machine check:

1. Wheel alignment
2. Headlamp aim
3. Brake performance

If a sidecar is fitted it will also be examined in a manner specified by VOSA with respect to Security, Suspension, Wheel Bearings and Wheel Alignm

Answer 2

In the United States, rear foot pegs are only required if a passenger is on the bike

Answer 3

Your friend is probably right. Usually with MOTs if you have it it's got to work which would include proper seating arrangements for the pillion passenger.

Answer 4

its strange....but in missouri you dont need passenger foot pegs to haul a passenger...........where your at???