How old does a motorbike have to be to be MOT exempt?

How old does a motorbike have to be to be MOT exempt?

40 years old Is my vehicle exempt from MOT? Vehicles generally become eligible for MOT exemption from the date they become 40 years old. If your vehicle (car/motorcycle/bus) has not been substantially altered within the last 30 years according to the Department of Transport Guidance it will be exempt from MOT.

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