{"id":42553,"date":"2019-10-12T11:28:54","date_gmt":"2019-10-12T02:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=42553"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:13","slug":"real-story-motorcycle-inspection-blind-spots-failed-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20191012\/everyday-events\/real-story-motorcycle-inspection-blind-spots-failed-points","title":{"rendered":"Real story: Motorcycle inspection blind spots? Failed. These points were flagged too. A reference for custom parts and used bike purchases?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Want to swap in aftermarket and custom parts! Already swapped them! Will the inspection go smoothly after that?
Some non-compliant parts are circulating in the market. Not having trouble at inspection and getting it passed as-is is the mature and smart approach.

I’ve excerpted things inspectors told me, warnings I received, and cases I heard from colleagues in the industry.
For those doing user inspections too, here’s a reference. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\u203bRoad transport vehicle safety standards <\/a>please check the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism <\/a>website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

List <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  • Bulb turn signal area\/flash rate <\/li>
  • Turn signal color: orange (orange \u2713) yellow (yellow \u2717) <\/li>
  • Adhesive turn signal area <\/li>
  • Headlight color: two lights (left and right different colors) bluish <\/li>
  • Additional lighting visible from the rear <\/li>
  • Indicator lamp <\/li>
  • LED circuit board tail light & turn signal <\/li>
  • Rearview mirror area <\/li>
  • Shift pattern <\/li>
  • Switch box markings faint or invisible <\/li>
  • Key cylinder ON \/ OFF \/ P \/ LOCK markings <\/li>
  • Frame number \/ engine number <\/li>
  • Axle shaft cotter pin \/ lock nut <\/li>
  • Handlebar lock <\/li>
  • Wheel JWL marking <\/li>
  • Headlight always-on switchable to ON \/ OFF <\/li>
  • Exhaust secondary air cancel <\/li>
  • Drive chain tension <\/li>
  • Pannier case or carrier dimensions length \/ width <\/li>
  • Protrusions \/ sharp objects <\/li>
  • Exhaust gas test BC \/ EBL sub-con \/ full-con installation <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Details <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    • Bulb turn signal area\/flash rate <\/li>
    • Color = orange <\/li>
    • Lens = clear OK <\/li>
    • Flash count = 60\u2013120 times\/minute <\/li>
    • Lens spacing (pitch) = front (240 mm or more) rear (150 mm or more) <\/li>
    • Brightness = 10 W\u201360 W <\/li>
    • Lighting area = 7 cm 2 <\/sup>or more <\/li>
    • Note: e-marked LED = those certified by brightness have no area requirement <\/li>
    • Note: Sequential turn signal LED = those certified by brightness have no area requirement <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      What about yellow LED? . . . I’m not sure. It smells a bit gray to me. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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      Adhesive turn signal: depending on mounting position, it may not be acceptable. It’s better to ensure the area = 7 cm 2 <\/sup> is secured at the position. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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      Headlight <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Headlights are the toughest part of motorcycle inspection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • Brightness = 15,000 cd or more <\/li>
      • Yellow bulb (vehicles manufactured before 2005 are OK) <\/li>
      • Blue = not allowed (HID requires caution) <\/li>
      • Two-light setup: symmetric left and right from vehicle center (size may differ) <\/li>
      • Two-light setup: left and right color tone must be the same (similar) <\/li>
      • Lens condition = cracks, chips, cut pattern (right-hand traffic) not allowed <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        However, for vehicles manufactured on or after October 2020, low beam is measured as follows:
        (UN R98, R112, R113 compliant vehicles are also subject if manufactured on or after June 2015) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Cutoff line below horizontal plane <\/li>
        2. Peak luminous intensity 5,000 cd or more <\/li>
        3. (Transitional measure: if 2 is non-compliant) high beam luminous intensity 15,000 cd or more <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          (Reference) ECE regulations related to headlight inspection
          \u00b7 R98: HID light source headlight regulation
          \u00b7 R112: asymmetric beam distribution regulation
          \u00b7 R113: two-wheeler symmetric beam distribution regulation <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Vehicles equipped with so-called new light sources, LED and HID, require attention to luminous intensity, beam distribution, and light color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Lighting visible from the rear is not allowed except as listed below. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
          • Tail & brake light <\/li>
          • Turn signal <\/li>
          • License plate light <\/li>
          • Back light <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            Indicator lamp.
            All marked ones must light up or they fail. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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            LED circuit board tail light\/turn signal
            Basically multiple bulbs are installed. If even one is burned out, it counts as a bulb failure. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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            Rearview mirror area <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
            • Before December 31, 2006 (Heisei 18): manufactured vehicles = no specification \u2713 <\/li>
            • From January 1, 2007 (Heisei 19) onward: manufactured vehicles = specification applies, see below <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              Shift pattern: be careful when replacing sprocket covers. Marker pen may be rejected.
              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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              Switch box markings faint or invisible. In such cases, making and applying a label maker label is a good idea.
              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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              Key cylinder markings (ON\/OFF\/LOCK\/P) are basically required. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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              Frame number\/engine number
              Be careful if frame paint obscures them. For Kawasaki Z-series and J-series, it’s better to check before purchase. If stamped by anyone other than the manufacturer or by authority, permanent cancellation may prevent continued inspection.
              If you think, “Wow, this Z is cheap,” some caution is needed.
              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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              Nut-fixed axle: lock nut \/ cotter pin \/ wire ring\u2014one of these is required. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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              Handlebar lock: 100% required. If the front end is not adapted from another bike, a cable lock can substitute. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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              JWL marking: it’s rarely checked, but it’s always required. When buying used parts or a used bike with aftermarket wheels already installed, be careful. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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              Always-on switchable to ON\/OFF (Heisei 9 \/ October 1, 1997 onward type-approved always-on <\/em>) is not allowed. Keeping it on is OK. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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              Secondary air system cancel. Removal of exhaust recirculation equipment is not allowed.
              It’s not visible, so it’s not that common, but . . . <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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              Drive chain tension: be careful if the suspension sags after replacing the rear end. You need to be able to explain it if asked.
              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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              Dimensions: width, height, length <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
              • Width \u00b12 cm: be careful when replacing handlebars <\/li>
              • Length +3 cm: be careful with pannier cases and carriers\u2014probably out <\/li>
              • Height +4 cm: be careful removing\/attaching fairings and windscreens <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                Broken levers or installation of sharp parts are not allowed <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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                Exhaust: types starting with BC\/EBL require caution. With carbureted bikes, the PS opening can cause large changes. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
                • OEM muffler with catalyst: only government-certified muffler (with gas report) is allowed <\/li>
                • No catalyst: OK if it passes the gas test. (No catalyst is rare.) <\/li>
                • After sub-con\/full-con installation, you should know the CO\/HC at idle <\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":42531,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[122],"class_list":["post-42553","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-vehicle-inspection"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42553","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42553"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42553\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42553"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42553"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42553"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}