Can a Self-Assembled Motorcycle Be Licensed?

[GabrielleAnn]

Self-assembled motorcycles cannot be licensed. To be eligible for licensing, the motorcycle must have a certificate of conformity and a computer-printed special motor vehicle license plate. Additionally, there is no production entry in the official database, so under normal conditions, it cannot be licensed and thus cannot be legally driven on the road. If discovered by traffic police, the vehicle may be impounded, and the owner may face fines. Licensing requires an invoice and a certificate of conformity. The certificate of conformity is nationally networked, with one certificate per vehicle, similar to an ID card, containing all the vehicle's information. Only motorcycles produced by manufacturers with official motorcycle production qualifications will have a certificate of conformity. Motorcycle Licensing Process: Take the purchase invoice to the tax bureau to pay the vehicle purchase tax. Only after successful tax payment can the subsequent procedures proceed. Purchase compulsory motorcycle insurance from a legitimate insurance company. Visit a motor vehicle inspection station for an inspection. Bring all the required documents to the local vehicle management office. At the office, take a number and fill out a registration form. Submit your ID card, tax certificate, insurance policy, vehicle conformity certificate, invoice, and other documents to the traffic police for verification. The chassis number and engine number will be imprinted, and the vehicle will be photographed for inspection. Afterward, wait to select a license plate number, pay the administrative fee, receive a temporary license plate, and the official license plate will be mailed to your home.

[VanGia]

With over a decade in the automotive modification industry, I'm well-versed in the licensing procedures for assembled motorcycles. If the bike is assembled using OEM parts from the manufacturer's production line in compliance with regulations, and the complete vehicle has passed MIIT certification and filing with a valid vehicle conformity certificate, then it's generally acceptable. However, most so-called 'custom bikes' on the market are actually refurbished goods from small workshops—their frame numbers don't match the catalog system, or critical components like brakes and tires haven't undergone safety testing. Last week, I inspected a homemade Harley for someone: its headlight wiring was as messy as a spiderweb, causing it to fail the DMV's lighting inspection outright. If you're considering such vehicles, always check the 'Road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products Announcement' first and keep all legitimate purchase receipts for parts as backup.

[MalachiLynn]

Last time I accompanied my friend to register his custom-assembled motorcycle, it was such a hassle! Just for the vehicle inspection, we had to make three round trips. The traffic police officer at the DMV checked the VIN location with a checklist, saying modified engine brackets required supplementary welding factory certificates, and even a few millimeters of deviation in mirror angles needed adjustment. The most frustrating part was when the tires were half a size larger than factory specifications - the officer directly pointed to the approved catalog saying the parameters didn't match. Enforcement is extremely strict everywhere now, even requiring verification of anti-theft labels on EFI system ECUs. My suggestion is to prepare all 3C certification materials for aftermarket parts first before scheduling the inspection - otherwise you'll just waste gas and time waiting in line.

[OMarcus]

To confirm whether a custom-assembled motorcycle can be registered, the key lies in the matching of the frame number and engine number. I've checked the latest regulations: custom-assembled motorcycles must have three essential documents - the motor vehicle factory certificate, formal sales invoice, and tax invoice. Last year, I handled a case where the seller used a smuggled engine paired with a domestic frame for assembly, and the vehicle management office traced that the engine had no import record in our country. Special attention must be paid to the headlights, which must have E-mark certification, otherwise the luminous flux test will directly fail.