How Many Years Until a Motorcycle is Scrapped?

[JoshuaMarie]

Motorcycles must be mandatorily scrapped after 13 years of service. Generally, motorcycles are subject to compulsory scrapping after 8-10 years of use (with slight regional variations), and those in good condition may have their service life extended by up to three years. Introduction to Vehicle Scrapping Period: The vehicle scrapping period refers to a safety inspection system based on the number of seats and the duration of use for vehicles. According to regulations, small and micro non-operational passenger vehicles, large non-operational cars, and wheeled special-purpose machinery vehicles have no usage time limit. Introduction to New Scrapping Standards: Vehicles must be scrapped if they reach the prescribed service life; if they still fail to meet the national safety technical standards for in-use vehicles after repair and adjustment; if they continue to emit pollutants or noise that do not comply with national standards for in-use vehicles after repair, adjustment, or the application of control technology; or if they fail to obtain the mandatory inspection qualification mark for three consecutive inspection cycles after the expiration of the inspection validity period.

[FelixAnn]

I have plenty of experience with motorcycle scrapping regulations. According to national standards, the mandatory scrapping age for motorcycles is 13 years, but the actual condition depends on the vehicle's status. My family's 10-year-old motorcycle was forcibly scrapped last year due to severely exceeding emission standards. The mechanic said issues like carburetor aging and cylinder wear can affect environmental indicators, and these older bikes also have particularly high fuel consumption with reduced safety. I've noticed that motorcycles over 8 years old require extra attention to maintenance, especially the braking system and drive chain, otherwise they might face early scrapping. I recommend riders conduct regular inspections and seek immediate repairs when experiencing power loss or unusual noises during acceleration.

[MacLuke]

Just checked the latest regulations, motorcycles indeed must be scrapped after 13 years. Last time when I accompanied my buddy to the DMV for vehicle transfer, his 2009 model was rejected because the odometer showed over 120,000 kilometers. The dealership owner told me that besides the age limit, mileage is also crucial: tricycles must be scrapped after 100,000 kilometers, while regular two-wheel motorcycles must be retired upon reaching 120,000 kilometers. Annual inspections are getting stricter now, and vehicles failing emission tests won’t pass. If frequently driven in mountainous areas, the frame and shock absorbers wear out faster, possibly not lasting the full 13 years. It’s safer to get a full vehicle inspection every 3 years.

[SanAbigail]

The 13-year mandatory scrapping period is a strict regulation. My neighbor got a ticket last year for not scrapping his motorcycle on time, and the vehicle registration certificate was invalidated. In actual use, maintenance details should also be noted: it's best to disassemble and inspect the engine after exceeding 80,000 kilometers, and tires must be replaced every 2 years, otherwise the grip will deteriorate. The most feared scenario is brake failure in older vehicles during rainy days—I once witnessed a 10-year-old motorcycle skidding at an intersection. Friends using motorcycles in northern cities are advised to pay special attention to rust prevention, as chassis corrosion can directly affect safety performance.