Is a motorcycle inspected once a year?
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Motorcycles must undergo inspection once every 2 years within the first 4 years after purchase, and once every year after exceeding 4 years. Relevant information about motorcycle inspections is as follows: Legal basis: According to Article 16 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Motor vehicles shall undergo safety technical inspections according to the following periods from the date of registration: Motorcycles must be inspected once every 2 years within the first 4 years; and once every year after exceeding 4 years. Inspection items: Compulsory traffic insurance (CTPL). One of the preparations for the annual vehicle inspection is to check the validity date of the CTPL, which includes the vehicle and vessel tax. If the insurance has expired or will expire within three months after the inspection date, it is recommended to renew it in advance to avoid delaying the inspection. Generally, when purchasing new commercial insurance for the year, insurance companies will also provide quotes for the CTPL and vehicle and vessel tax, and they will handle the purchase on behalf of the owner.
When I first started riding a motorcycle last year, I thought new bikes didn’t require inspections. However, a friend told me that while new motorcycles are exempt from inspection in the first year, they must undergo an annual inspection starting from the second year. Now that I’ve been riding for almost two years, I indeed have to visit the vehicle management office every year. The process isn’t complicated: wash the bike beforehand, bring the vehicle registration, ID card, and compulsory insurance policy, and the staff will check basic items like lights, brakes, and tires. If the bike has modifications, such as an aftermarket exhaust, it might fail. Once, I didn’t notice a broken bulb and failed the inspection, which led to hours of hassle getting it fixed. So, I think it’s important to check the bike’s condition a week or two in advance—it saves a lot of time and trouble. Overall, the annual motorcycle inspection ensures riding safety. Don’t delay it, as it could disrupt your daily commute.
