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US spec headlight
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:13 pm
Author: wilsonsjw11
Will a bike wearing a US spec sealed beam type headlight fail it's MOT as the dip beam will look the wrong way
Regards
Steve
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:20 pm
Author: z1000puddin
No,
Just stick a bit of tape on it.
My black zed has one on & always goes through the MOT
The guy that tests mine usually does it for me.
Always assuming that ya dont get a right jobs worth tester though
Stu
Re: US spec headlight
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:29 pm
Author: z2.john
wilsonsjw11 wrote:Will a bike wearing a US spec sealed beam type headlight fail it's MOT as the dip beam will look the wrong way
Regards
Steve
Yes, but as 'puddin says, the black tape trick will be OK.
Once you get to know your MOT tester, they will do it for you (ie turn a blind eye!)
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:36 pm
Author: wilsonsjw11
Thanks for the replies.
Regards
Steve
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:04 pm
Author: kz900B1
You shouldn't have to mask off the light either . I imported my bike in 2004 and its passed several MOT's with a US spec sealed beam. Although the l wouldn't like to ride in the dark
.Take it to a sympathetic MOT station
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 11:15 am
Author: pertonpc
Steve,
Both my bikes have original STANLEY USA sealed beam units and both have always passed MOT with no problems.
Tester said it is something to do with how the dip works on those - made it still ok over here.
You have the adjuster on the rim if it needs a tweak anyhow.