TIbbo Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Hi there just wondering if anyone can help me with this. I have a 2002 Gas Gas txt pro which has a V5 so I have a number plate for it and technically it could go on the road. Although I can’t for the life of me see how it would get through an MOT. Did these bikes come with indicators and brake lights originally. I’ve had a look at a wiring diagram for the bike and it just shows one wire that it says to cut if you want to remove the lights Any help with this would be grand thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasserguy Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 No lights needed providing it's only used in day light hours., MOT is fine, If no lights it's just an advisory, If lights fitted they must work. As for indicators, use your arms.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIbbo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Hi gasserguy thanks for that. Does she not need a brake light either then. It already has lights fitted. They don’t work but that’s by the by. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasserguy Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Rule is if fiited like indicators, lights & brake light they must work. If not fitted then fine...... All in the MOT manual https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-motorcycles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIbbo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 That’s grand that’s is for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misscrabstick Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 All you need to be legal is a continuous note horn and a speedometer, then you get a daytime mot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIbbo Posted November 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Hey thanks for that, this bike originally came with lights and switch gear which I was going to try and source to put it back to original but they seam a little allusive to find. I believe it looks like this. I was told one just sold on eBay but I missed out I thought they would have at least had to have a rear brake light but the wiring diagram doesn’t seam to show anything like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 43 minutes ago, misscrabstick said: All you need to be legal is a continuous note horn and a speedometer, then you get a daytime mot. Many inspectors insist on a reflector as well, even for a daylight mot. Also fit a legal size number plate. Tyres should be own up to 20psi, directional arrows can be picked up on, as can cuts in sidewalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsv Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 Correct me if I am wrong, but a speedometer is not required for MOT but is required for use on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misscrabstick Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 36 minutes ago, lsv said: Correct me if I am wrong, but a speedometer is not required for MOT but is required for use on the road. Yes, I think that's correct, I rarely ride mine on the road, but I have a quickly detachable self contained horn unit and a GPS speedo in case of police scrutiny, my number plate is a bit small but around here they tend to just tell you to get it changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misscrabstick Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 10 hours ago, b40rt said: Many inspectors insist on a reflector as well, even for a daylight mot. Also fit a legal size number plate. Tyres should be own up to 20psi, directional arrows can be picked up on, as can cuts in sidewalls. No requirement for a reflector if you have no lights. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pschrauber Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, TIbbo said: Hey thanks for that, this bike originally came with lights and switch gear which I was going to try and source to put it back to original but they seam a little allusive to find. I believe it looks like this. I was told one just sold on eBay but I missed out I thought they would have at least had to have a rear brake light but the wiring diagram doesn’t seam to show anything like that. That thingy is difficult to trace but not impossible be prepared to pay around 100 - 150€ for that lights / flash lights / horn / engine stall combo! Very period correct if colorful, there are new ones just in black available for the same price range! I have them on my bikes too: See on the Aprilia and the Montesa and on the Bultaco, (no near Image, the ones on the Montesa and Aprilia where mounted from the beginning on the one for the Bultaco where back then mounted by the German importer because we needes to have a different switch, the original Bultaco was back then not sufficient): Edited November 27, 2019 by pschrauber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIbbo Posted November 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 I’ve been looking for a while for them. I’ll see what I can come up with and take it from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pschrauber Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, TIbbo said: I’ve been looking for a while for them. I’ll see what I can come up with and take it from there. Here is one available: https://www.offroadracing-pilz.de/Teile-Shop-fuer-GasGas/ARTIKELLISTE-ERSATZTEILE-ZUBEHOeR-FUeR-GASGAS-NACH-ALPHABET/S/Schalter-Kombischalter-HS1-fuer-GasGas::10765.html Time period Right is a Marathon of asking Dealers if they have them still in the inventory or if they know someone that might still have them, that is they way I traced them so far. Edited November 27, 2019 by pschrauber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 7 hours ago, misscrabstick said: No requirement for a reflector if you have no lights. Your probably correct, but for 50p I'd fit one in case the mot inspector doesn't know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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