Can a Motorcycle Still Undergo Inspection After Missing the Deadline?
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If a vehicle's inspection is overdue by less than three months, it can be directly reinstated; if the inspection is overdue by more than three months but less than two years, a fine must be paid. Additionally, 3 points will be deducted from the driver's license. If a vehicle has not undergone inspection for more than two years, its registration file will be canceled, and reinstatement usually requires paying a fine. Vehicle Inspection: Vehicle inspection refers to the mandatory annual testing for all vehicles that have obtained official license plates and registration certificates. It is equivalent to an annual check-up for the vehicle according to the "Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety." Vehicle inspections help promptly eliminate potential safety hazards, encourage better vehicle maintenance, and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents. Legal Provisions: According to Article 16 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law," motor vehicles must undergo safety technical inspections within the following periods from the date of registration: (1) Passenger vehicles for commercial use must be inspected once a year within the first five years, and once every six months thereafter; (2) Trucks and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first ten years, and once every six months thereafter; (3) Small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once every two years within the first six years, once a year thereafter, and once every six months after 15 years.
Of course, a motorcycle that missed its inspection can still undergo a supplementary inspection. I just went through this—forgot to inspect my bike for three years and almost had it scrapped. First, check the vehicle's status at the DMV. As long as it hasn’t missed three inspection cycles (motorcycles are inspected annually) and hasn’t been automatically deregistered, it can still be saved. Remember to bring your ID card, vehicle registration certificate, and a valid compulsory traffic insurance policy. It’s best to clear all traffic violations beforehand. While waiting in line, I overheard a traffic officer say that if caught driving during the missed inspection period, you’ll get 3 points deducted and a 200-yuan fine. If it exceeds three cycles, the vehicle will be forcibly scrapped—I was so scared I immediately paid the 250-yuan fine and got the inspection done. The inspector also reminded me that older bikes must meet standards for lights and brakes, or the trip would be wasted.
