Is it mandatory to scrap motorcycles after 15 years?
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Yes, the current motorcycle scrapping standard mandates that motorcycles must be forcibly scrapped after 13 years. If a motorcycle has already traveled 100,000 kilometers, it must also be forcibly scrapped. This regulation is designed to protect the safety of motorcycle owners and ensure that every motorcycle operates safely on the road. Article 4 of the "Mandatory Scrapping Standards for Motor Vehicles" stipulates that registered motor vehicles must be forcibly scrapped under the following circumstances, and their owners must sell the vehicles to qualified recycling and dismantling enterprises. These enterprises will then register, dismantle, and destroy the vehicles according to regulations, and handle the scrapped motor vehicle registration certificates and license plates. The mandatory scrapping period for motorcycles is 13 years. Below are relevant details about the scrapping period: Definition of Scrapping Period: The vehicle scrapping period refers to a safety inspection system based on the number of seats and the duration of use. According to the regulations, small and micro non-operational passenger vehicles, large non-operational cars, and wheeled special-purpose machinery vehicles have no usage time limit. New Scrapping Standards: According to the regulations, registered motor vehicles must be forcibly scrapped under circumstances including reaching the prescribed usage period, or failing to meet the national safety technical standards for in-use vehicles after repairs and adjustments.