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MOT CHECK LIST

Lights and other electrical components

The MOT only tests to the minimum standard. Anything outside this isn’t a testable item, other than for being mounted securely. We’ll look at the so-called ‘Daytime MOT’ elsewhere. This is the requirement for a full, unconditional test.

Headlight

The minimum requirement for most scooters is to have a single lamp with a dip and main function. With twin headlights, either or both can have these functions, as long as they work. Headlights should be fitted symmetrically around the centre axis of the scooter – normally one headlight at the top of the forks, though twin headlights can be

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