Does a motorcycle need to undergo an inspection in its sixth year?
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It requires an on-site inspection and the application for an annual inspection sticker. This means that the six-year exemption from inspection does not include the sixth year. The regulations and precautions for motorcycle inspections are as follows: Motorcycle inspection schedule: For trucks and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles, inspections are required once a year within the first 10 years; after 10 years, inspections are required every 6 months. For small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles, inspections are required every 2 years within the first 6 years; after 6 years, inspections are required once a year; after 15 years, inspections are required every 6 months. For motorcycles, inspections are required every 2 years within the first 4 years; after 4 years, inspections are required once a year. Precautions for motorcycle inspections: Article 16 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law" stipulates that motor vehicles must undergo safety technical inspections according to the specified dates starting from the date of registration, with inspections required every six months. Vehicles that fail the inspection will be subject to mandatory scrapping measures.
I rode a motorcycle for six years and indeed needed an on-site inspection, as the new regulations require motorcycles to undergo an in-person inspection at the testing station in the sixth year. I remember that experience: I booked an appointment in advance, brought my vehicle license, ID card, and insurance policy, and the inspection covered brake performance, light brightness, exhaust emissions, and tire wear. The inspector said that after six years, motorcycle parts might age, such as brake pads thinning or chains loosening, which could affect safety. The whole process took about half an hour and cost between 100 to 200 yuan, which wasn’t expensive. After passing the inspection, I received the annual inspection sticker on the spot and affixed it to the bike. If you skip the inspection, the traffic police may fine you 100 to 200 yuan and possibly deduct points if caught, and it’s also unsafe to ride without it. After the sixth year, you can apply for the sticker every two years via the 12123 app, but don’t slack off in the sixth year—if your bike is in good condition, just go for the inspection to save hassle and ride with peace of mind.
