Motorcycle Technical Inspection: points checked

After years of debate, the issue of compulsory technical inspection of motorcycles is approaching its end, but not to the extent expected by motorcyclists. On Tuesday October 24, the decree concerning the technical inspection of motorcycles was published in the Official Journal .

We will study this: the points checked, the dates, the motorcycles concerned.

Result of the Motorcycle Technical Inspection

Three possible results can be obtained after the technical inspection:

• A (favorable/validated),
• S (unfavorable for major failure)
• R (unfavorable for critical failure)

In the event of S, the technical inspection will only be valid for two months , in order to allow the necessary time to carry out the repairs.

In case of R, the validity will be limited to the day the motorcycle is returned home .

A second inspection will be necessary in the event of an unfavorable result.

The checkpoints will be focused on eight different areas:

1. Vehicle identification
2. Braking equipment
3. Direction
4. Visibility
5. Lights, reflective devices and electrical equipment
6. Axles, wheels, tires, suspension
7. Chassis and chassis accessories
8. Other material
9. Nuisances

Should we be afraid? No, as you can read below, these are points that call for common sense. As a biker, we are already vigilant on these points.
As a fan of customization, modifications made in the right way, properly, will allow the validation of the MOT without worries.

Obviously, we are disappointed, we are far from the visual inspection announced or the recommendations made by the FFMC during the public consultation.

Here are the detailed points from the Official Journal :

0.1. LICENSE PLATES

0.1.1.a.7 Non-compliant, missing, damaged or poorly secured plate Major

0.2. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION, CHASSIS OR SERIAL NUMBER

0.2.1.a.6 Slightly different from vehicle document(s) or unusual identification Minor

0.2.1.a.7 Missing, incomplete, illegible, obviously falsified or not corresponding to the vehicle documents Major

0.3.1. STATE OF PRESENTATION OF THE VEHICLE

0.3.1.a.7 Condition of the vehicle not allowing verification of control points Major

0.3.1.b.7 Modification requiring compliance with the data in the identification document Major

0.4.1. CONTROL CONDITIONS

0.4.1.a.7 Failure of the exhaust gas analysis device during inspection Major

0.4.1.b.7 Failure of the smoke opacity measuring device during inspection Major

0.4.1.c.7 Failure of the electrical resistance measuring tool during checking Major

0.4.1.d.7 Failure of the sound level measuring device during control Major 0.4.1.e.7 Speed ​​control device failure Major

1. BRAKING EQUIPMENT

1.1.2. CONDITION AND STROKE OF THE PEDAL OR HAND LEVER OF THE BRAKE DEVICE

1.1.2.a.6 Brake release made difficult Minor

1.1.2.a.7 Stroke too large, stroke reserve insufficient Major

1.1.2.b.7 Brake device pedal or hand lever damaged Major

1.1.4. POWER BRAKING DEVICE, MASTER CYLINDER (HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS)

1.1.4.a.6 Defective assisted braking device Minor

1.1.4.a.7 Master cylinder or reservoir: defective or insufficient fixing, but braking still effective Major

1.1.4.a.8 Defective or leaking master cylinder, insufficient fixing and inoperative brake Critical

1.1.4.b.6 Brake fluid warning light on or defective Minor

1.1.4.b.7 Brake fluid level below the MIN Major mark

1.1.4.c.7 Contaminated brake fluid Major

1.1.5. RIGID BRAKE LINES

1.1.5.a.6 Misplaced pipes Minor

1.1.5.a.7 Damage, excessive corrosion, poorly placed pipes with risk of damage Major

1.1.5.a.8 Imminent risk of failure, rupture or loss of sealing Critical

1.1.6. BRAKE HOSES

1.1.6.a.6 Friction points, twisted or too short hoses Minor

1.1.6.a.7 Hoses damaged, porous, excessively inflated, misplaced or rubbing against another part Major

1.1.6.a.8 Imminent risk of failure, rupture or loss of sealing (damaged braid)

1.1.7. BRAKE LININGS OR PADS

1.1.7.a.6 Significant wear Minor

1.1.7.a.7 Excessive wear (minimum mark reached), dirty linings or pads Major

1.1.7.a.8 Excessive wear (minimum mark not visible), pads or pads missing or incorrectly fitted Minor

1.1.8. BRAKE DRUMS, BRAKE DISCS

1.1.8.a.6 Slightly worn disc or drum Minor

1.1.8.a.7 Worn or dirty disc or drum Major

1.1.8.a.8 Disc or drum excessively worn, excessively scratched, cracked, loose, broken or missing Critical

1.1.8.b.7 Tray poorly secured Major

1.1.9. BRAKE CABLES, LINKAGE

1.1.9.a.7 Damaged or poorly secured cable or linkage Major

1.1.10. WHEEL CYLINDERS OR BRAKE CALIPERS

1.1.10.a.6 Minor watertightness or protection defect Minor

1.1.10.a.7 Wheel cylinder or caliper cracked, damaged, excessively corroded, improperly assembled or insufficiently sealed Major

1.1.10.a.8 Cracked, damaged, excessively corroded, improperly mounted or insufficiently sealed wheel cylinder or caliper: imminent safety risk Critical

1.1.11. AUTOMATIC BRAKE CORRECTOR

1.1.11.a.7 Defective, incorrectly adjusted, poorly secured, seized or leaking Major

1.1.12. COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM

1.1.12.a.7 Device damaged or exhibiting excessive corrosion, modification presenting a Major risk

1.2.1. ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM (ABS) AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1.2.1.a.7 Warning light operating anomaly Major

1.2.1.b.7 Faulty, missing or damaged device Major

2. MANAGEMENT

2.1. MECHANICAL CONDITION

2.1.1. FORK PIVER

2.1.1.a.6 Abnormally hard driving Minor

2.1.1.a.7 Damage or poor fixing Major

2.1.2. STEERING LINKAGE

2.1.2.a.6 Friction of a moving part of the wheelhouse against a fixed part Minor

2.1.2.a.7 Damage, wear of elements or play between components which should be fixed Major

2.2.1. HANDLEBAR CONDITION

2.2.1.a.7 Damage or poor fixing Major

2.2.2. COLUMN, CROWN AND STEERING DAMPERS

2.2.2.a.6 Damage or poor fixing Minor

2.2.2.a.7 Damage or poor fixing: direction affected Major

2.3.1. STEERING PLAY

2.3.1.a.6 Abnormal play Minor

2.3.1.a.7 Excessive play Major

3. VISIBILITY

3.1.1. FIELD OF VIEW

3.1.1.a.6 Obstruction in the driver's field of vision Minor

3.3. MIRRORS OR REAR-VIEW DEVICES

3.3.1.a.6 Mirror or device slightly damaged Minor

3.3.1.a.7 Mirror or device inoperative, heavily damaged, missing or poorly secured Major

4.1.1. HEADLIGHTS

4.1.1.a.6 Slightly defective light (lamp, reflector or glass) Minor

4.1.1.a.7 Missing or faulty device Major

4.1.1.b.6 Headlight range adjustment device inoperative Minor

4.1.1.b.7 Emitted color, position or intensity not in compliance with requirements Major

4.2.1. FRONT, REAR PARKING LIGHTS AND DAYTIME DAYLIGHTS

4.2.1.a.6 Non-regulatory color or impaired visibility Minor

4.2.1.a.7 Major faulty device

4.3.1. STOP LIGHTS

4.3.1.a.7 Major faulty device

4.3.1.b.7 Color light other than red: significantly reduced light intensity Major

4.4.1. DIRECTION INDICATORS AND HAZARD SIGNAL LIGHTS

4.4.1.a.6 Emitted color, position or intensity not in compliance with requirements Minor

4.4.1.a.7 Major faulty device

4.8.1. REFLECTORS

4.8.1.a.6 Defective, damaged or poorly secured reflector Minor

4.9.1. MANDATORY WARNINGS FOR THE LIGHTING SYSTEM

4.9.1.a.6 Device inoperative Minor

4.10.1. ELECTRICAL WIRING (LOW VOLTAGE)

4.10.1.a.6 Damaged or loose wiring Minor

4.11.1 SERVICE BATTERY

4.11.1.a.6 Sealing or fixing defect Minor

4.12.1. BATTERY BOX

4.12.1.a.7 Battery box severely damaged or poorly secured Minor

4.13.1. WIRING, CONNECTORS AND HIGH VOLTAGE GROUND BRAID 4.13.1.a.6 Minor Deterioration

4.13.1.a.7 Significant deterioration Major

4.13.1.b.6 Poor fixation Minor

4.13.1.b.7 Poor fastening: risk of contact with mechanical parts or the environment of the vehicle Major

4.13.2. MASS CONTINUITY

4.13.2.a.6 Test not feasible Minor

4.13.2.a.7 Non-compliant Major

4.13.3. CHARGING CABLE, CHARGING SOCKET AND ITS PROTECTION

4.13.3.a.6 Deterioration Minor

4.13.3.a.7 Significant deterioration or lack of protection Major

4.13.3.b.6 Test not feasible Minor

4.13.3.b.7 Failing fastening Major

4.14.1 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ON HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUITS

4.14.1.a.7 Significant deterioration, watertightness defect or faulty fixing Major

4.15.1 ANTI-START DEVICE

4.15.1.a.6 Non-operation Minor

5. WHEELS, TIRES AND SUSPENSIONS

5.1.3. WHEEL BEARINGS

5.1.3.a.6 Play or abnormal noise Minor

5.1.3.a.7 Excessive play or noise or too tight bearing: disturbed stability Major

5.2.1. WHEEL HUB

5.2.1.a.6 Missing or loose wheel nut or stud Minor

5.2.1.a.7 Missing or loose wheel nut or stud: risk of wheel detachment Major

5.2.1.b.6 Worn or damaged hub Minor

5.2.2. WHEEL

5.2.2.a.6 Poor condition of shelves Minor

5.2.2.b.7 Wheel seriously deformed, worn, poorly assembled or modification presenting a Major risk

5.2.3. TIRES

5.2.3.a.6 Friction or risk of friction of the tire against other flexible elements Minor

5.2.3.a.7 Tire size, load capacity or speed index category not in compliance with requirements Major

5.2.3.b.6 Abnormal or uncontrollable tire pressure Minor

5.2.3.b.7 Worn, damaged, cut tire, unsuitable assembly or repair Major

5.2.3.b.8 Severely worn, damaged, cut tire: imminent safety risk Critical

5.3. SUSPENSION

5.3.1. SPRINGS AND STABILIZERS

5.3.1.a.7 Damaged or poorly secured spring or stabilizer element Major

5.3.2. SHOCKS AND FORK

5.3.2.a.6 Poor attachment of shock absorbers without risk of stalling Minor

5.3.2.a.7 Shock absorber damaged, poorly secured or showing signs of leaking or serious malfunction Major

6.1 FRAME

6.1.1. GENERAL CONDITION OF THE CHASSIS

6.1.1.a.6 Minor deformation or corrosion of a chassis element Minor

6.1.1.a.7 Crack, deformation, excessive corrosion or assembly defect of a chassis element Major

6.1.1.b.6 Modification not allowing control of part of the chassis Minor

6.1.1.b.7 Modification presenting a Major risk

6.1.2. TANK AND FUEL LINES

6.1.2.a.6 Slightly damaged pipe Minor

6.1.2.a.7 Severely damaged pipe Major

6.1.2.a.8 Risk of fire due to fuel leak, poor protection of the fuel tank or exhaust system, condition of the engine compartment Critical

6.1.2.b.7 Poor attachment of the tank, protective casings or fuel lines Major

6.1.2.c.7 Fuel leak or missing or inoperative filler cap Major

6.1.5. TRANSMISSION

6.1.5.a.6 Loose or missing mounting bolts Minor

6.1.5.b.6 Excessive wear of universal joints Minor

6.1.5.c.6 Dust cap or protective device severely deteriorated, missing or cracked Minor

6.1.5.d.6 Transmission modification Minor

6.1.5.e.6 Light wear of the chain, crown, pulley Minor

6.1.5.e.7 Damage to the transmission or abnormal tension of the chain or belt Major

6.1.6. ENGINE MOUNT

6.1.6.a.6 Fixing anomaly Minor

6.1.6.a.7 Severely damaged fixings Major

6.2.1. BODY OR FAIRING

6.2.1.a.6 Damaged or poorly secured panel or element Minor

6.2.1.a.7 Damaged or poorly secured panel or element: protruding part presenting a risk or risk of falling Major

6.2.1.b.7 Cabin or basket poorly secured Major

6.2.2. DOORS, DOOR HANDLES AND OTHER OPENINGS

6.2.2.a.6 Damaged opening, hinge, lock or striker Minor

6.2.2.a.7 Sash, hinge, lock or striker that is defective, missing, poorly secured or likely to cause injury Major

6.2.3. SEAT / SADDLE

6.2.3.a.6 Slightly defective or missing seat/saddle (excluding absence of driver's seat/saddle) Minor

6.2.3.a.7 Severely defective or missing seat/saddle Major

6.2.4. DRIVING CONTROLS

6.2.4.a.6 Control necessary for driving the vehicle defective Minor

6.2.4.a.7 Control necessary for driving the vehicle defective: safety compromised Major

6.2.5. OTHER INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND ARRANGEMENTS

6.2.5.a.6 Faulty attachment of an accessory or equipment Minor

6.2.5.a.7 Add-on part or accessory presenting a risk Major

6.2.6. MUDGUARDS, ANTI-SPRAY DEVICES

6.2.6.a.6 Missing, poorly secured Minor

6.2.7. CRUTCH

6.2.7.a.7 Absent or seriously damaged Major

6.2.8. HANDLES AND FOOTRESTS

6.2.8.a.7 Absent or seriously damaged Major

7.2.1. BUZZER

7.2.1.a.6 Does not work correctly Minor

7.3.1. SPEED INDICATOR

7.3.1.a.7 Missing (if required) or inoperative Major

7.4.1. ODOMETER

7.4.1.a.6 Mileage recorded lower than that recorded during a previous check Minor

7.4.1.a.7 Manifestly inoperative Major

7.5.1. SPEED LIMIT

7.5.1.a.7 Not compliant with requirements Major

8.1.1. EXHAUST NUISANCE REDUCTION EQUIPMENT

8.1.1.a.6 Damaged device without leak or risk of falling Minor

8.1.1.a.7 Leak, faulty fixation (risk of falling), absence or alteration of the device Major

8.2.1. SOUND EMISSIONS

8.2.1.a.6 Unstable measurements Minor

8.2.1.a.7 Excessive noise level Major

8.2.2. POLLUTANT EMISSIONS

8.2.2.a.7 Emissions of pollutants exceeding applicable limits Major 8.2.2.b.7 Impossible to control exhaust pollutant emissions Major

8.3.1. FLUID LOSS

8.3.1.a.7 Excessive leak of liquid other than water likely to harm the environment or constituting a risk to the safety of other road users Major

Motorcycle inspection dates:

On April 15, the periodic technical inspection will officially come into force, with the first examinations carried out in the centers.

Motorcycles, scooters, quads and three-wheelers that were registered before January 1, 2017 will have to pass their first inspection before December 31, 2024 .

2 and 3 wheels registered between 2017 and 2019 will have to pass the MOT in 2025.

2 and 3 wheels registered between 2020 and 2021 will have to pass it in 2026 .

Vehicles registered from 2022 will have to follow the timetable established by article R323-27 of the highway code, that is to say pass a first inspection after 4 years and a second inspection every two years.

Conclusion :

We now know in what sauce we are going to be eaten. All that remains is for us to maintain our motorcycles well, make modifications properly and thus avoid the stress of being failed at the inspection.