A daytime running lamp DRL can function as a front position lamp. The DRL may or may not switch off or dim when the headlamps are switched on and the engine is running.
A motorcycle with or without a sidecar fitted with a headlamp need not have a front position lamp. However, one must be fitted to the sidecar if a sidecar is fitted. A motorcycle with or without a sidecar must have a rear position lamp. If a sidecar is fitted then the sidecar must be fitted with a rear position lamp. Front and rear position lamps may be incorporated with the direction indicator lamps.
If a motorcycle has a separate registration plate lamp, it must light up simultaneously with position lamps. You do not need to inspect the precise position of lamps, but you should check visually that the lamps appear to meet the position requirements. Switch on the position lamps and operate all the other lamps in turn. Check if the position lamps are adversely affected. A motorcycle and sidecar can be fitted with a yellow headlamp on the motor bicycle and a white front position lamp on the side car.
A headlamp or a daytime running lamp DRL can function as a front position lamp. All stop lamps must be inspected. If you do not think the stop lamp is connected, you do not need to test it.
Additional stop lamps, over and above the requirements, must be tested. However, if you are not certain that they are connected, you should give the benefit of this doubt.
If a motorcycle does not have a battery or the battery does not have enough charge, you must run the engine to be able to inspect the stop lamps. Motorcycles first used on or after 1 April must have a stop lamp that switch on from both brake controls. However, a small number of motorcycles first used from this date were approved with the stop lamp switching on by only one control. You should fail the stop lamp only if you are certain that it was originally manufactured to switch on from both controls.
All stop lamps should light up immediately when the brake is applied and switch off immediately the brake is released. Additional stop lamps, over and above the mandatory requirements, must be tested.
However, if there is doubt as to whether they are connected, the benefit of this doubt should be given. The stop lamp should be mounted on the centre line or to the offside of the motorcycle, disregarding any sidecar fitted. However, if you are not certain that they are connected, you should give the benefit of the doubt. Switch on the stop lamps and operate all the other lamps in turn to see if the stop lamps are adversely affected. For example, their tyres, suspension or ground clearance have been adapted for off road use.
Direction indicators must emit amber light, except motorcycles first used before 1 September can have white front indicators and red rear indicators. Check that the director indicator switch is secure, can be used from the normal riding position, and works as intended.
Direction indicators must emit an amber light, except motorcycles first used before 1 September can have white front indicators and red rear indicators. Switch on the direction indicators and operate all the other lamps in turn to see if the direction indicators are adversely affected.
Some motorcycles have direction indicators combined with the position lamps. In these cases the position lamp does not have to switch off when the relevant direction indicator is switched on.
The precise position of direction indicators are not part of this inspection, but they must be on each side of the longitudinal axis of a solo machine. If a sidecar is attached, the indicators must be on opposite sides of the combination. Mandatory direction indicators must have minimum separation distances between the illuminating surfaces of:. Comment by hellen posted on on 03 January I have a cittoen c2 been in for its mot today and its been failed on SRS warning lamp indicates a fault 5.
Comment by Matters of Testing posted on on 05 January Comment by mike posted on on 18 December Comment by Matters of Testing posted on on 23 December However, if a vehicle is fitted with ABS it must have an ABS warning lamp regardless of whether one was fitted as original equipment. Comment by Saidy posted on on 10 March I accept that malfunction of an Air bag is a EU directive and has to be implemented.
However,common sense has to prevail and argued against if and when a vehicle presented with an Air bag light on is a failure, following which the bulb removed becomes a pass, a loop hole, makes no sense and a mockery of the safety feature. Is the EU aware of the implication.? Comment by Adam Mark posted on on 17 December Comment by Pat Durham posted on on 02 November Hi my daytime running lights factory fitted on my alfa Romeo giuiletta Nov have stopped working.
Will this be an MOT failure? Thanks Pat. Comment by Matters of Testing posted on on 04 November Hi Pat. Daytime running lamps are not part of the test, unless they adversely affect any other lamp. Hope this helps. Kind regards. Comment by Ian Doherty posted on on 31 October Comment by Matters of Testing posted on on 31 October Comment by Gordon posted on on 14 January Comment by Syed posted on on 04 August Comment by sara posted on on 04 August Comment by Matters of Testing posted on on 14 October Thank you for your comment.
For any enquiries you can contact DVSA general enquiries at enquiries vosa. Comment by Jamie posted on on 04 August I come across this kind of problem on a regular basis light stays on at time of test then comes back with light not working at all, pass and advise ok but shouldn't this be like the abs light if it does not come on if fitted should fail too.
So many people out there trying to just get there car to pass regardless of the actual fault and cost. In the event of a motor accident the first thing that gets questioned is the MOT testing stationand the Nominated tester.
Comment by Nitros44 posted on on 04 August With regards to the DRL lamps the inspection manual states in the info column that DRL are testable if they replace the front postion lamps section 1. Rear fog lamps may be combined with the rear position lamps.
The function of a fog lamp must not be adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp. Switch on the rear fog lamps and operate all the other lamps in turn to see if the rear fog lamps are adversely affected. You must inspect all reversing lamps fitted to vehicles first used from 1 September other than quadricycles and three-wheeled vehicles. Reversing lamps must show a white light to the rear.
On some vehicles it may be necessary to have the engine running before the reversing lamps will work. You must inspect all reversing lamps fitted to vehicles first used from 1 September other than quadricycles and Class 3 vehicles. Reversing lamps must operate automatically when reverse gear is selected and extinguish when reverse gear is deselected.
You must inspect the registration plate lamps on all vehicles fitted with front and rear position lamps. Registration plate lamps must light up the rear registration plate. Some vehicles may have these lamps fitted behind the number plate. Rear reflectors are not required on vehicles not fitted with front and rear position lamps, or have such lamps permanently disconnected, painted over or masked that are:.
Rear reflectors are not required on vehicles not fitted with front and rear position lamps, or have such lamps permanently disconnected, painted over or masked and are:. Reflectors must be symmetrically mounted. Although the precise position of mandatory rear reflectors is not part of the inspection, check visually that they are at about the same height and distance from each side of the vehicle.
Class 3 vehicles do not need to have the main-beam tell-tale inspected. You do not need to assess the electrical sockets if the attachment brackets have been deliberately made unfit for further use.
You do not need to assess the trailer electrical socket if you need tools or specialist equipment to remove access panels in the bumper or bodywork to gain access to the socket. A trailer electrical socket with a defective or missing cover flap that incorporates a lug and spring to hold the plug in place is not considered to be a defect. On vehicles fitted with a trailer 13 pin Euro-socket, use an approved device to check that the socket is wired to correctly operate the trailer:.
Some pin test tools may continually flicker when plugged into the socket of a vehicle that uses controller area network bus CANbus systems. When the lamps are operated in turn you will usually see that each individual LED will function correctly. Provided the self-test facility on your tester does not show any faults, then you should pass the socket test. You must carry out a visual only inspection of all visible electrical wiring. The check does not apply to Class 3 vehicles. You should be mindful of high voltage components and cabling as these may be capable of delivering a fatal electric shock.
You must inspect the battery ies on all vehicles including electric and hybrid vehicles. Batteries used for propulsion of electric or hybrid electric vehicles carry high voltage and additional care should be taken when testing them. The propulsion batteries are unlikely to be accessible, but if they are they should be assessed visually only.
You should also be mindful of high voltage components and cabling as these may be capable of delivering a fatal electric shock.
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Accept additional cookies Reject additional cookies View cookies. Hide this message. Home MOT manuals and special notices. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment. In this section 4. Presence, condition and operation 4. Headlamp alignment 4. Switching 4. Compliance with requirements 4. Levelling devices 4. Headlamp cleaning devices 4. Presence, condition and operation You must test all mandatory headlamps. Lamps are matched if they: emit light of substantially the same colour and intensity are the same size and shape that they are symmetrical to each other You do not need to test headlamps on vehicles that are not fitted with position lamps, or have such lamps permanently disconnected, painted over or masked, that are: only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility Vehicles first used before 1 January do not need headlamps.
You must assess damaged or repaired lamps for security, colour, light output and durability. Headlamp alignment You must inspect all dipped beam headlamps fitted. To check the aim: Position the vehicle on the designated headlamp aim standing area. Determine the appropriate headlamp beam image and its aim see Diagrams 1, 2 and 3. Diagram 2. Dipped beam image Defect Category a The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements Major b Headlamp aim unable to be tested Major c Beam image obviously incorrect Major 4.
Moving the dip switch must do one of the following: extinguish all main beam headlamps and leave on at least one pair of dipped-beam headlamps deflect the main beams to make them dipped beams Dipped beam headlamps can remain on or switch off when main beam is selected. Headlamps are not needed on vehicles first used before 1 January Lamps are matched if they: emit light of substantially the same colour and intensity are the same size and shape that they are symmetrical to each other Vehicles first used before 1 January do not need headlamps.
The colour of the light headlamps emit must be one of the following: white predominantly white with blue tinge yellow In a four-headlamp system the outer headlamps do not need to emit the same colour light as the inner pair. Seat belts: Give your seat belts a sharp tug to make sure that the restraint systems are working correctly. Also check that the locks are in good working order and operate correctly. A general inspection of the body, chassis, engine mountings, seats, bonnet, boot and doors will be carried out as part of your MOT checks.
All components must be free from excessive corrosion and must not have any sharp edges that might cause injury. A registration plate must be fitted at the front and rear. The plates must be secure and clearly legible to someone standing 20 metres away from the car. Every vehicle must permanently display a legible VIN, either on a VIN plate secured to the vehicle, or stamped or etched on the body or chassis.
A speedometer must be fitted, and the tester will check that it can be illuminated. If you need a replacement for your front or back, you can order one online. Speedometer: Check that your speedometer can be read and the dashboard lights illuminate at night. Your exhaust system should be secure and free of leaks.
If your vehicle was originally fitted with a catalytic converter, it must still be present. The tester will use a gas analyser probe while the engine is running to test the smoke emitted from the exhaust.
This could suggest a problem that needs addressing before you take your MOT. Take advantage of our free exhaust check to get some expert support. Emissions: To support the emissions test, top up your engine oil and fuel levels.
Your oil level should be between the minimum and maximum marks on the dipstick in the oil reservoir under your bonnet. Rear view mirrors and wing mirrors must be secure and provide adequate views to the rear and side.
Wipers and washers must sweep a wide enough area to give the driver an adequate view of the road.
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