How many years does it take for a motorcycle to be automatically deregistered?

[StAdriana]

Motorcycles will be automatically deregistered if they have not undergone annual inspection for three years. Relevant information about motorcycles is introduced as follows: Materials required for motorcycle exemption from inspection: Application form, owner's ID card (if entrusted to handle, the power of attorney and the original ID card of the agent must be submitted), duplicate of compulsory traffic accident liability insurance (original copy retained by the public security department), original vehicle license, tax payment or tax exemption certificate for vehicle and vessel tax. Materials required for motorcycle annual inspection: Duplicate of compulsory traffic insurance, ID card of the owner or agent, vehicle documents (driver's license, vehicle license, insurance, road transport qualification certificate, professional qualification certificate) and road and bridge card, the vehicle itself, clearing traffic violations, etc.

[DelaneyDella]

I dealt with the scrapping of an old motorcycle last year, and in fact, there's no such thing as automatic deregistration. According to regulations, motorcycles are mandatorily scrapped after 13 years, at which point you must actively go to the DMV to complete the deregistration procedures. If left unattended, the vehicle's status will change to 'meets scrapping standards,' but the records will still be under your name. My neighbor learned this the hard way when their unregistered scrapped vehicle caused issues while buying a new one. Remember to bring your ID card, vehicle license, and registration certificate, tow the vehicle to the designated recycling point for dismantling, and finally obtain the 'Scrap Recycling Certificate' to complete the deregistration. Never wait for the system to handle it automatically, as it could affect future car purchases and other transactions.

[DelEliana]

Having repaired motorcycles for 15 years, I often get asked about deregistration. Honestly, there's no such thing as 'automatic deregistration.' In the vehicle management office's system, scrapped motorcycles will remain listed as 'overdue for scrappage.' The most extreme case I've seen was a 20-year-old bike still occupying a license plate slot. The key point is that you must handle it within three months after the mandatory 13-year scrappage period expires. If you exceed the deadline, not only will you incur daily parking fees, but it may also affect your personal credit. Last week, a customer couldn't apply for an ETC because of this. I recommend finding a legitimate recycling company—they can handle the deregistration process for you.

[SanAlexandra]

The vehicle management policy is actually quite clear: motorcycles are mandatorily scrapped after 13 years from the date of registration. However, scrapping ≠ deregistration, and the process must be followed. A common misconception is that failing to undergo annual inspection for three years will automatically result in deregistration. In reality, deregistration is only enforced after missing three consecutive inspection cycles. For example, new motorcycles require inspection every two years for the first six years, and deregistration will only be enforced in the fourth year if inspections are overdue. Even after mandatory deregistration, the scrapping procedures must still be completed, otherwise having a scrapping record under one's name may affect future transactions.