How long can a motorcycle go without inspection before it cannot be inspected anymore?
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Motorcycles can still undergo inspection within three years of missing the scheduled inspection. Below is relevant information: Additional details: Motor vehicles should undergo safety technical inspections according to the following schedule from the date of registration: Motorcycles should be inspected once every two years within the first four years; vehicles older than four years should be inspected once annually. If a commercial motor vehicle passes the safety technical inspection within the specified period, it does not need to undergo another inspection. Handling overdue inspections: Vehicle inspections cannot exceed the scheduled month, otherwise it is considered overdue. Normal inspections can still be conducted within three years of the overdue period; if the inspection is overdue for more than three years, the vehicle will be scrapped and cannot be driven anymore. Vehicle inspection: Vehicle inspection refers to the annual inspection of motor vehicles. It means that every vehicle must undergo certain tests, similar to a physical examination for the vehicle, to promptly eliminate potential safety hazards and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents.
I once forgot to get my motorcycle inspected for almost a year. The inspection station mechanic told me that if you miss more than three inspection cycles, the DMV will directly force-cancel the vehicle registration, leaving no chance for a late inspection. In our area, motorcycles require inspection every two years, so skipping inspections for six years basically renders the bike useless. However, it’s best to get it inspected as soon as possible in practice. Usually, if you pay the fine within three months of missing the inspection, you can still complete the procedures, but if the vehicle is in poor condition or has been modified, it might fail the inspection. I remember seeing my neighbor’s bike sitting in the garage for three years without moving—the wheels were rusted solid, and in the end, it could only be sold as scrap metal.
Last time I heard Old Wang from the repair shop talk about this, he said that motorcycles shouldn't be overdue for inspection for more than a year. Many owners think it's fine to be a few months late, but if it exceeds 12 months, the system directly locks the vehicle records. You have to pay a 200 yuan fine to unlock the records and then tow the vehicle to the inspection station for a full check. If the emissions don't meet the standards or the headlight wiring is aging, you might spend thousands on repairs and still fail the inspection. What's worse, if the insurance expires for more than three months, the insurance company might refuse to renew the policy, and without insurance, you can't even proceed with the reinspection.
