Can a Kawasaki with speed limiter removed pass the annual inspection?
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Kawasaki motorcycles with speed limiters removed cannot pass the annual inspection. Introduction to annual inspection: The annual inspection refers to the safety inspection conducted annually or biennially on vehicles, which includes comprehensive checks on components such as horns, brakes, axle weight, chassis, ignition system, lighting system, exhaust system, and license plate installation. Annual inspection schedule: Article 16 of the Implementing Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law stipulates that motor vehicles must undergo safety technical inspections within specified periods from the date of registration. Passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first 5 years; every 6 months after exceeding 5 years. Trucks and large/medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first 10 years; every 6 months after exceeding 10 years. Small and mini non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once every 2 years within the first 6 years; once a year after exceeding 6 years; every 6 months after exceeding 15 years. Motorcycles must be inspected once every 2 years within the first 4 years; once a year after exceeding 4 years.
Kawasaki motorcycles with speed limiters removed basically can't pass the annual inspection. Last time, I personally saw a fellow rider flash the ECU to remove the speed limiter, and during the annual inspection, the OBD scan immediately showed a fault code. The staff asked him to restore the factory parameters on the spot, and the emission test results also exceeded the national standard by more than double. Nowadays, the inspection cameras also verify the vehicle parameters against the registration certificate. My cousin removed the speed limiter pin and changed the sprocket, but the wheel size didn't match the factory specifications. The mechanic said that legally removing the speed limiter counts as illegal modification, and the inspection station will directly record it in their system.