What are the consequences of not scrapping a motorcycle?
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Motorcycles that have reached the national mandatory scrapping standards but are not deregistered as required constitute illegal behavior. Drivers with unresolved illegal activities will not pass the license renewal inspection when their driving license expires. The conditions for motorcycle deregistration and scrapping are as follows: Mileage requirements: Lightweight two-wheeled motorcycles, lightweight three-wheeled motorcycles, two-wheeled motorcycles, and sidecar motorcycles with a cumulative mileage of 100,000 kilometers; three-wheeled motorcycles with a cumulative mileage of 80,000 kilometers. Service life requirements: Lightweight two-wheeled motorcycles, lightweight three-wheeled motorcycles, two-wheeled motorcycles, and lightweight three-wheeled motorcycles with a service life of 8-10 years; three-wheeled motorcycles with a service life of 7-9 years. The specific service life is determined by the relevant departments of the provincial, autonomous region, or municipal government within the above-mentioned service life range, based on local actual conditions.
I’ve always thought that not scrapping motorcycles according to regulations brings a lot of trouble and fines. I’ve experienced it myself—riding an overaged bike, getting stopped by traffic police, fined, and having my license plate locked. Later, I couldn’t even register a new bike, and it affected my personal credit. What’s even more annoying is that many cities have strict checks, and riding an outdated motorcycle to work often leads to being pulled over, wasting time. Scrapping isn’t actually hard—just go to the local DMV to complete the procedures, and you might even get some recycling subsidies. Delaying it only increases liability, especially if an accident occurs—you might bear full responsibility. I recommend scrapping on time—it’s legally compliant, hassle-free, and won’t affect future vehicle purchases. Let’s all pay attention and follow the rules—it’s better for everyone.
