What is the inspection cycle for motorcycles?
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Motorcycles must undergo inspection once every 2 years within the first 4 years; after exceeding 4 years, annual inspection is required. Below is an extended introduction: 1. Clear regulations: Every motorcycle must comply with annual inspections to ensure legal compliance and driving safety. When processing annual inspections, relevant materials must be submitted according to the required procedures. 2. Introduction to initial inspection: The inspection conducted for motor vehicles to apply for license plates is called the initial inspection. The purpose of the initial inspection is to verify whether the vehicle meets the conditions for license plate application. Inspection items include: presence of the vehicle user manual, certificate of conformity (import vehicles require commodity inspection certificates), completeness of factory sample marks on the vehicle body; measurement of the vehicle's external and internal dimensions, wheelbase, and axle track. Specific measurement items include vehicle length, width, height, cargo compartment sideboard height and area, wheelbase, and axle track. Each item is inspected according to technical standards. Upon passing, the "Motor Vehicle Initial Inspection Alteration Registration Form" is filled out, including the manufacturer-specified data such as curb weight, load capacity, passenger capacity, and driver's compartment seating capacity.
From my years of experience riding motorcycles, the inspection cycle is usually once a year. New vehicles may be exempt from inspection for the first two years after registration, but after that, it's an annual routine. This matter concerns core safety inspection items, including headlight brightness testing, brake performance evaluation, tire wear assessment, and emissions standard verification. If you forget the schedule, you'll get in trouble with fines - last year I was a week late going to the DMV and got slapped with a 200-yuan penalty. Safety-wise, timely inspections can prevent sudden failures - imagine how dangerous it would be if your lights went out during night riding. I recommend setting a phone calendar reminder and preparing your vehicle registration and insurance documents in advance. Don't be lazy to save time now, or you'll pay more in repair costs later.
