Vehicle Exterior

Reasons for rejection

Mandatory equipment

1. A motorcycle is not fitted with adequate footrests for:

a) the rider, or

b) the pillion passenger where there is a pillion passenger seating position.

Condition

2. A footrest or footrest mounting is:

a) insecure, or

b) weakened by corrosion or other damage.

Modification

3. A modification affects the footrest, and is:

a) not excluded from the requirements for LVV specialist certification (Table 2-2-1), or

b) is missing proof of LVV specialist or accepted overseas certification, ie:

i. the vehicle is not fitted with a valid LVV certification plate, or

ii. the operator is not able to produce a valid modification declaration or authority card, or

iii. the vehicle has not been certified to an accepted overseas system as described in Technical bulletin 13.

Table 2-2-1. Modifications that do not require LVV certification

Summary of legislation

Applicable legislation

• Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Equipment 2004.

Mandatory equipment

1. A motorcycle must have:

a) footrests for the rider, and

b) footrests for the pillion passenger if provision is made for pillion riding.

Condition

2. Footrests must be adequate.

Modification

3. A modification that affects a footrest must be inspected and certified by an LVV specialist certifier, unless the vehicle:

a) is excluded from the requirement for LVV certification (Table 2-2-1), and

b) has been inspected in accordance with the requirements in this manual, including those for equipment, condition and performance.