Can a motorcycle still undergo annual inspection after 13 years?
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A motorcycle that has been in use for 13 years should be scrapped, or undergo regular vehicle inspections after extending its service life. Article 16 of the Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China stipulates that motor vehicles shall undergo safety technical inspections according to the following periods from the date of registration: 1. Passenger vehicles for operation shall be inspected once a year within 5 years; after exceeding 5 years, once every 6 months; 2. Trucks and large or medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles shall be inspected once a year within 10 years; after exceeding 10 years, once every 6 months; 3. Small and mini non-operational passenger vehicles shall be inspected once every 2 years within 6 years; after exceeding 6 years, once a year; after exceeding 15 years, once every 6 months; 4. Motorcycles shall be inspected once every 2 years within 4 years; after exceeding 4 years, once a year; 5. Tractors and other motor vehicles shall be inspected once a year.
I've ridden several old motorcycles before, and a 13-year-old bike can definitely go for an annual inspection. The law states that motorcycles can be used for about 15 years before they might be scrapped, so 13 years is nothing. During the inspection, they'll check key parts like the braking system, light brightness, and exhaust emissions. If you've maintained it well—like changing the oil regularly and cleaning the air filter—it should pass without issues. I recommend getting a pre-check at a repair shop beforehand to check things like chain tension or tire wear, preventing minor issues from holding up the inspection. This saves both money and hassle. Don’t forget to bring all required documents, like the vehicle license and compulsory insurance policy.