Will a Motorcycle Be Automatically Deregistered?

[ClaytonAnn]

No, it will not be automatically deregistered. Relevant details are as follows: The vehicle management office shall cancel the motor vehicle driving license under any of the following circumstances: death, submission of a deregistration application, loss of civil capacity with a deregistration application submitted by the guardian, physical condition unsuitable for driving a motor vehicle, failure to renew the motor vehicle driving license for more than one year after its expiration, or the motor vehicle driving license being revoked or the driving permit being withdrawn according to the law. Additional information: To apply for a motorcycle license, you must provide the motorcycle purchase invoice and its copy, the motorcycle certificate of conformity and copies of both sides, two rubbings of the motorcycle engine and frame number, as well as the owner's identity proof and its copy. Motorcycles (including light motorcycles) must be inspected every two years within the first four years; after four years, they must be inspected annually.

[Ida]

My old motorcycle had been sitting in the warehouse untouched for ten years, and I only found out it wouldn't be automatically deregistered when the DMV called urging me to complete the procedures. Even if the bike was stolen or scrapped, as long as it's registered under your name and you don't actively deregister it, the vehicle will forever remain in the DMV system. Later, I had to visit a scrap recycling facility, spent half a day dismantling the bike, taking photos, and obtaining proof, then went to the DMV to fill out forms before finally completing the deregistration. Now, when buying a new car and registering it, they first check that you don't have any old vehicles under your name. Don't procrastinate like I did—handling it early saves a lot of hassle.

[ErinAnn]

Motorcycles do not get automatically deregistered after completing registration. The mandatory scrappage period is 13 years, but even if the vehicle exceeds this period without annual inspection, records remain in the system. You need to bring your ID card, vehicle license, and registration certificate to the DMV to apply for deregistration. It's best to first send the motorcycle to a licensed scrapyard for disposal. My neighbor skipped the process due to inconvenience, only to discover last year that someone had cloned its plates for traffic violations - he had to pay over 2,000 RMB in fines and still complete the deregistration paperwork afterward.

[MacLily]

Just got rid of my younger brother's old motorcycle. If you don't ride your motorcycle anymore, don't just leave it unattended - the DMV doesn't have an automatic deregistration function. After three consecutive years without annual inspection, it will be forcibly scrapped, but the vehicle will still remain under your name. You need to bring the license plate and scrapping certificate to the DMV to complete the deregistration. Nowadays you can check vehicle status online - I've seen the red text prompt "awaiting annual inspection" on the Traffic Management 12123 app. You need to handle this promptly to free up your vehicle purchase quota.