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Spotlights and the M.O.T.

Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2015 8:01 pm
by mickfeath.
Hi, i have read a few things about this, but would be grateful if anyone who has recently mot'd their scooter could tell me what is and what isn't allowed under current law. I plan to mount two 6" spots on my front rack, wired into my main beam switch, also if i had other spots do they need to work even if they are wired to a separate battery.

Re: Spotlights and the M.O.T.

Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2015 8:24 pm
by Shipleystevep
I've 2 spots on one of mine, separate battery and switch on leggy toolbox. Mot man ignores them.

Re: Spotlights and the M.O.T.

Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2015 11:36 pm
by rosscla
If fitted they should either work or be covered.

Re: Spotlights and the M.O.T.

Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 12:16 am
by lambro
Non testable items, wired, covered or flashing pink, we don't care.
You will get an advisory for flashing pink non testable lamps though :lol:

Shaun.

Re: Spotlights and the M.O.T.

Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 11:41 am
by Donnie
So they are non testable but you would still get an advisory?

Re: Spotlights and the M.O.T.

Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 1:00 pm
by lambro
Donnie wrote:So they are non testable but you would still get an advisory?
Yes, depending on the tester of course.
Bit like having a non testable fog lamp showing white light to the rear, its a pass, but will come with an advisory.

Re: Spotlights and the M.O.T.

Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 1:06 pm
by mickfeath.
Thanks for all your replies, Mick.

Re: Spotlights and the M.O.T.

Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 10:58 am
by DigDug
lambro wrote:Non testable items, wired, covered or flashing pink, we don't care.
You will get an advisory for flashing pink non testable lamps though :lol:

Shaun.
Does the advisory point out "lack of taste" ? ;)