So the time has come where I have to arrange my Hyper 821 SP first MOT. Problem is the bike came with the full Termi race system but not the standard exhaust or even the removable baffle I knew all this at the time I bought it but I didn’t care as I really wanted the bike It appears the rules require testers to check for unacceptable markings. Which I’m pretty sure “for race use only” qualifies as unacceptable! Has anyone had any issues with this exhaust passing an MOT? https://www.mot-testing.service.gov.uk/documents/manuals/m1s07000101.htm
I guess the one chatting about US Federal Law and all that doesn’t matter. Maybe I cover the other with little sticker or something
Haha yes actually but... it is also a Ducati dealer. I called them on Friday to discuss a service and MOT and they said they would fail it if the exhaust had ‘not for road use’ markings on it.
Thats harsh. The Termi's that Ducati sell are for race only according to the website. Loads of 899's have them fitted and they seem to get through the MOT's without hassle...
Exactly! Ducati fit the exhaust as an option from new even though it’s not for road use. I’ll call a few local independents tomorrow and see what they say. There are definitely louder exhausts out on the road!
i would think that all the places you ring would "say" the same as they don't know if you are somebody from dvsa trying to set them up.
Yeah fair point. There are a few biker guys at work so I’ll see where they take their bikes. Worst case, I’ve found a full standard system on eBay for £200
put a sticker over it and don't mention it, my termi 's have no baffles in it and noise is not a criteria for mot apparently, so has not been an issue at last 2 mot, so if they can't see the markings, you should be fine
what the hells a 'peoduct'? strange from a major exhaust manufacturer, if you got it from a dealer, let them mot it. if private, just take it to a small independent test station, not many will care, as you 'could have fitted it after the mot' anyway.
Storm in a tea cup I reckon. Personally I’d keep quiet and take it for its MOT, if an issue flags up (which im sure it won’t) I’m sure it can be sorted easily
Mine has passed twice with unbaffled termis, and its well loud. However, it may be worth just visiting your intended tester to check their 'views' on louder than standard pipes. Or ask the dealer where you bought it to do it, I cant see how they wont as basically they shouldn't have sold an 'Illegal' bike in the first place, maybe put a bit of pressure on them. Stuart
As others have said, go to local MOT centre and ask if they would be willing to pass it. Don't point out the text on the can, it's their job to find it, not your job to point it out. I've had my 749r with a full 57mm system and the Diavel with full termi system both MOT'd without any problems.
