Hiya Fellers, Do you need a front breaklight switch for an MOT?

(if the rear works),

I`ve recently obtained a xs400, With MOT, but on giving it

the once over there's no front switch,

And by the looks of it there's not been one for years,

It came with all it`s old mot`s so it must be passing?,

Sorry if this seem`s an obvious question but i`ve never MOTed

a bike (30 odd years), But i`d like to add this one to the collection,

Cheers, Mark.

Hiya Fellers, Do you need a front breaklight switch for an MOT?

(if the rear works),

I`ve recently obtained a xs400, With MOT, but on giving it

the once over there's no front switch,

And by the looks of it there's not been one for years,

It came with all it`s old mot`s so it must be passing?,

Sorry if this seem`s an obvious question but i`ve never MOTed

a bike (30 odd years), But i`d like to add this one to the collection,

Cheers, Mark.

Hi Mark,

you only need one to pass the test but finding a switch shouldn't be to tough as the same style of switch was used on loads of different Yamaha modals that have a front disc break.

Regards Jim

Cheers Jim, I`ll start lookin.

go too yambits on ebay or his shop yambits shop yambits ebay switches

merv

Have a look HERE for more MOT info..

Thanks Fellers,

Good info Steve, Have one on order mervin, Cheers.

I have the exact same issue with my XS500 no front brake light switch.. Sadly that link appears to be broken but I'll go find the shop CHEERS

. Sadly that link appears to be broken but I'll go find the shop CHEERS

If that is the Yambits link ?? just looked and it works for me .

What in the wide world of sports is an MOT? Is that some sort of inspection?

What in the wide world of sports is an MOT? Is that some sort of inspection?

Yep.

In the UK every vehicle older than 3 years has to pass an annual test to certify it's roadworthiness.

MOT Wiki

Interestingly, my MOT tester checks BOTH brake switches as it's assumed you ride properly and use the front brake a lot more than the back.

Yep, but if it`s pre 1985 then theres not much he can do about it, providing a switch is fitted to one or the other brake and it works.