| Information |
Method
of Inspection |
Reason
for rejection |
This inspection applies to: all machines, except those which
have neither front nor rear position lamps, or have such lamps
permanently disconnected, painted over or masked that are
. only used during daylight hours, and
. not used at times of seriously reduced visibility
If this situation occurs the machine presenter should be issued
with an advisory notice recording the above and it should also
be recorded on the carbon copy of the VT20.
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1. With the front and rear position lamps switched on, check
the lamps for (See information column).
a. presence
b. condition
c. security.
d. fitment and visibility
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1. An obligatory lamp (see information column)
a. missing
b. so damaged or deteriorated that its function is impaired
c. an insecure lamp
d. is obscured or does not face the front or rear as appropriate
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| Front
position lamps and headlamps |
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A motor bicycle (with or without a side car) fitted with a headlamp
need not have a front position lamp (but must have one on the
side car, if a side car is fitted). |
2. Check the front and rear position lamps show light of the
correct colour |
2.
a. a front position lamp shows a light other than WHITE to the
front, or yellow if incorporated in a yellow headlamp)
b. a rear position lamp shows a light other than RED to the
rear
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| Front
position lamps incorporated in yellow headlamps |
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The light from a front position lamp may be yellow only if incorporated
in a headlamp capable of emitting only a yellow light. A motor
bicycle combination may be fitted with a yellow headlamp on
the motor bicycle and a white front position lamp on the side
car. |
3. Check that each lamp:
a. illuminates immediately it is switched on,
b. that the illumination of each lamp is not affected by the
operation of any other lamp or the horn, and
c. does not flicker when tapped.
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3. A lamp which
a. does not illuminate immediately it is switched on,
b. is adversely affected by the operation of another lamp or
the horn.
c. flickers when tapped lightty by hand.
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| Obscured |
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At least 50% of each lamp must be visible from the front or
rear as appropriate. |
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On machines without a battery or with an insufficiently charged
battery, it will
be necessary to run the engine.
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| Fog
lamps and amber lamps |
The inspection (I.I) does NOT include rear fog lamps or amber
lamps located within the
indicators.
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4. Check the switch for condition and security. Check the front
and rear position lamps are operated by a single switch.
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4. A switch which
a. is faulty
b. is insecure, or
c. does not operate the front and rear position lamps.
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| Issue
Date July 2001 |
