Must motorcycles be scrapped after 10 years?
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Motorcycles do not necessarily have to be scrapped after 10 years, as the maximum service life for motorcycles is 13 years. The standard service life is 10 years, with a maximum extension of 3 years. When a motorcycle reaches its service life or accumulated mileage, it can still be used if it passes the inspection based on the national motor vehicle safety technical requirements and national motor vehicle pollutant emission standards. Below is an extended introduction to motorcycle scrapping conditions: Light two-wheeled motorcycles, light three-wheeled motorcycles, two-wheeled motorcycles, and sidecar motorcycles should be scrapped when their accumulated mileage reaches 100,000 kilometers, while regular three-wheeled motorcycles should be scrapped when their accumulated mileage reaches 80,000 kilometers.
Actually, motorcycles don't necessarily have to be scrapped after 10 years. For someone like me who keeps a close eye on policies, I know that in most parts of China, the mandatory scrapping period is 13 years, provided the vehicle passes the annual inspection. If well-maintained, with safe conditions and emissions meeting standards, a 10-year-old motorcycle can still be ridden. I would remind owners not to be misled by the age limit but to focus on the inspection results, regularly check the lighting and braking systems to avoid accidents and save money, as blindly buying a new bike is both wasteful and not eco-friendly. In short, regulations emphasize safety first, and the age limit is just a reference point. With proper maintenance, you can extend the vehicle's lifespan and reduce environmental pollution—why not go for it?
