Documents & Legal Requirements Flashcards

What is the minimum level of insurance required to legally ride a motorcycle on UK public roads?

Answer: Third party only insurance

Third party insurance is the legal minimum, covering damage or injury caused to other people and their property.

At what age must a motorcycle undergo its first MOT (Ministry of Transport) test?

Answer: Three years old

Motorcycles must have their first MOT when they reach three years old, and the test must be repeated annually thereafter.

What penalty can you receive for riding a motorcycle without valid insurance in the UK?

Answer: A fixed penalty notice of £300 and six penalty points

Riding without insurance carries a fixed penalty of £300 and six penalty points, and can lead to court prosecution and potential disqualification.

What is a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN)?

Answer: A declaration that your vehicle is not being used or kept on a public road

A SORN tells the DVLA your vehicle is being kept off the road, meaning it does not need to be taxed or insured while declared as such.

What should you do if your motorcycle's MOT certificate has expired?

Answer: Arrange a new MOT test before using the motorcycle on public roads

Riding with an expired MOT is illegal; you must obtain a new MOT before using the motorcycle on public roads, except when driving directly to a pre-booked test.

Which document confirms the registration details and current registered keeper of a motorcycle?

Answer: The V5C registration certificate (logbook)

The V5C, also known as the logbook, is the official DVLA document showing the registered keeper and technical details of the vehicle.

When selling a motorcycle, what must you do with the V5C registration certificate?

Answer: Tear off and send the new keeper section to DVLA, giving the remainder to the buyer

The seller must complete the 'new keeper' section, send it to the DVLA, and give the rest of the V5C to the buyer as proof of purchase.