How Many Years Are New Motorcycles Exempt from Inspection?

[ElisaDella]

Starting from June 1, 2019, motorcycles have implemented a six-year exemption from inspection policy. Here is more relevant information: Precautions for riding motorcycles: More and more friends are riding motorcycles, and those who enjoy motorcycle travel are also increasing. It is recommended that everyone wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle, and it is best to wear some protective gear or riding suits to enhance safety during the ride. Friends who want to ride motorcycles must first obtain a motorcycle driver's license before they can ride on the road, and the motorcycle must also be registered and licensed. In many cities, friends who ride motorcycles without a driver's license and whose motorcycles are not registered and licensed are engaging in illegal behavior.

[JoelFitz]

When I first bought my new motorcycle, I also researched this matter. Now the policy has been relaxed. For the first four years of a new motorcycle, you need to collect the inspection-exempt sticker every two years. Although it doesn’t require an on-site inspection, you must apply for the electronic sticker on time. Starting from the fifth year, you need to go to the inspection station for an annual vehicle check. For older motorcycles over ten years, inspections are required every six months. I’d like to remind everyone not to miss the deadline. Last month, my neighbor was fined 200 yuan for forgetting to collect the sticker. Traffic police often scan QR codes to check electronic stickers on the road, especially during holidays when inspections are stricter. Fellow riders, it’s best to set an annual inspection reminder on your phone. Additionally, motorcycles involved in major accidents will lose their inspection-exempt qualification.

[VanCharles]

As a veteran rider with 20 years of experience, I'm quite familiar with the exemption policy. New vehicles enjoy four free inspections within six years, but you must apply for the compliance decal every two years, which can be done directly on the 12123 APP. Missing the application deadline may result in fines and could affect your vehicle's roadworthiness. Note that if your vehicle has been involved in a fatal accident or penalized for illegal modifications, the exemption becomes void. Vehicles over ten years old require biannual inspections, with brakes, lights, and tires being mandatory checkpoints. I recommend keeping all inspection records as they're useful during ownership transfers.

[McGeorge]

Last month, I just completed the exemption procedure for my new motorcycle's inspection. Now, new motorcycles are exempt from on-site inspections for the first four years, but you need to obtain an electronic inspection label every two years via the Traffic Management 12123 APP. Starting from the fifth year, an annual on-site inspection is required, and after ten years, it becomes a semi-annual inspection. When applying, make sure all traffic violations are resolved and bring the compulsory traffic insurance policy. I recommend motorcycle owners to note the next inspection date on the supplementary page of the vehicle license, as I almost forgot to apply last year. Pay special attention that modifications like exhaust or frame alterations will disqualify you from the exemption.