Has the Scrapping of Motorcycles Been Canceled?
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Motorcycles have not had their scrapping canceled. The mandatory scrapping period for motorcycles is 13 years. When scrapping, you need a motor vehicle scrapping and recycling certificate, proof of identity, motor vehicle registration certificate, motor vehicle license, motor vehicle license plate, etc. Motorcycle Scrapping Period: According to regulations, the service life of a three-wheeled motorcycle is 12 years, and the mandatory scrapping period for other motorcycles is 13 years. Relevant departments formulate this period regulation based on local actual conditions, with the former not less than 10 years and the latter not less than 11 years. That is, the scrapping period for three-wheeled motorcycles is 10 to 12 years, and for other motorcycles, it is 11 to 13 years. Materials Required for Scrapping: First, you need to provide the front and rear license plates of the motorcycle, the original and copy of the owner's ID card, the original and copy of the driving license, the vehicle registration certificate, etc. Submit all these to the motorcycle recycling point. After confirmation by the staff, a recycling certificate will be issued, and finally, submit it to the vehicle management office to complete the cancellation procedures. Motorcycle Annual Inspection Notes: According to traffic laws, new motorcycles can be exempt from on-site inspections for 6 years, followed by annual inspections after 6 years, and mandatory scrapping after 13 years. If the inspection is missed for three cycles, the motorcycle must be scrapped.
I've been riding motorcycles for decades, and the scrappage policy has indeed been evolving. In the early years, China strictly enforced mandatory scrappage, where bikes over 13 years old had to be retired, leading to many good motorcycles being scrapped. Now, I've heard some cities are piloting the abolition of mandatory scrappage age limits, but a nationwide cancellation hasn't been officially announced yet. The government probably considers updates in emission standards and vehicle technology advancements—older bikes aren't necessarily dangerous, with the focus being on inspection standards. From my experience, well-maintained bikes can last much longer, so adjusting the scrappage system is a good move, but safety must be balanced. I advise fellow riders to check the latest notices from local transport authorities and not easily believe online rumors. If the policy is truly abolished in the future, it would save us veteran riders money on replacements and allow us to keep using classic bikes—that'd be great news.
