Motorcycle inspection guide.
This time we’re providing information about dimensions, markings, compliance and non-compliance.
In recent years, inspections have become stricter (or perhaps it’s become the standard?), and there are indeed some vehicles we simply cannot accommodate.
I’ll give you examples of compliant and non-compliant items, so please check your own vehicle.
* Sadly, parts that people bought and installed with good intentions often end up being non-compliant.
【Important Notice】
We cannot accept motorcycles with major modifications or severe damage for inspection. Such vehicles require repairs to meet safety standards before inspection.
Additional charges will apply in the following cases:
• When critical components are worn and require replacement
• When bodywork, mufflers, or other parts need to be removed or modified
• When illegal modifications need to be corrected to meet inspection standards
Dimensions are width/height/length
Width is usually the most frequently checked.
Basically, the distance from lever to lever is the widest measurement. (It’s easier to understand if you compare it to bar-end to bar-end.)
Width ±2 cm, length ±3 cm, height ±4 cm are the limits.
If you replace the handlebar and move the lever position, it’s almost certainly non-compliant. Check carefully.
Length—an often-overlooked detail
Since length is limited to ±3 cm, installing a touring bag rack will almost certainly make it non-compliant.
Handlebar switch markings
If the markings are faded or invisible, it’s non-compliant. I haven’t checked, but I suspect items with markings removed or altered are also non-compliant. (Needs verification)
Headlight ON/OFF
For models produced after April 1998, if the headlight is not always on, it’s non-compliant.
Main key markings
Of course, if the markings are faded or invisible, it’s non-compliant.
Shift pattern
Depending on the inspector’s judgment, you may be told “handwriting is not allowed.” Always have it made with a label maker and affixed properly.
JWL
Stamped, laser, or punch markings must be permanently applied to the wheel itself (not the hub, etc.).
Indicator lamps
“High beam = blue, turn signal = orange (yellow), neutral = green”—removing any existing indicator is non-compliant.
Of course, if even one is burned out, it’s non-compliant.
Meter backlight
This is almost never checked, but if even one bulb is burned out or not illuminating, it’s non-compliant.
