Can a motorcycle that hasn't been inspected for years still undergo inspection now?
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Motorcycles that haven't been inspected for years cannot undergo inspection now. If a motorcycle hasn't been inspected for three years, it will be automatically deregistered. The process for deregistering a motorcycle is as follows: Preparation of materials: Motorcycle registration certificate, driver's license and copies, motorcycle registration certificate, motorcycle license plate, ID card and copies, as well as a proof material. The proof material should be issued based on the reason for the motorcycle's deregistration. Vehicle scrapping: For normal vehicle scrapping, the motorcycle needs to be sent to a specialized motorcycle scrapping facility. The facility will issue a vehicle scrapping certificate. After obtaining the certificate, you need to make copies of your ID card and driver's license and go to the local vehicle management office to complete the deregistration process.
My motorcycle back then hadn’t been inspected for over three years, and I was really worried it might just be scrapped. Later, I went to the DMV to inquire, and after checking the system, they said I’d have to pay a small fine for the overdue period—just a few hundred bucks. Luckily, I’d kept up with maintenance, so the bike was in decent shape. I drove it straight to the inspection station for a full check. The lights, brakes, and everything else passed, and I finally got the new certificate. It took two days, two trips, and cost me around a thousand yuan with miscellaneous fees—a lesson learned. Actually, even if motorcycle inspections are overdue, they can still be reinstated. The key is not to let the bike sit and rust. I’d suggest you try to sort it out ASAP—safety first, don’t take risks. Though the process is a bit of a hassle, it’s still better than getting fined on the road.
