Easy wof?

[zden009]

G'day guys... lovely day for a ride today eh!

Just wondering what's the best WOF place to go to for a pass in Auckland, preferably on North Shore but anything will do. Not interested in any kind of hassle and bullshit safety inspecting, just want to pay the tax and get out of there if you know what I mean!

Guess it goes without staying to steer well clear of VTNZ eh?

Quick answers appreciated as i'm keen to get out asap!

Cheers!

[Latte]

Dunno about "Easy Wof" but "Honest Wof" would be action bike wreckers.

[Pascal]

Not interested in any kind of hassle and bullshit safety inspecting, just want to pay the tax and get out of there if you know what I mean!

Why bother with a WOF if you're not checking it for safety?

[zden009]

Why bother with a WOF if you're not checking it for safety?

it's not for safety sorry- it's for tax. Nothing at all to do with safety, especially VTNZ they are unbelievable and i'm not alone here lol.

[zden009]

Dunno about "Easy Wof" but "Honest Wof" would be action bike wreckers.

thanks mate, by honest do you mean they'll pick you up for all kinds of small nonsense or what?

[bogan]

VTNZ are easy, cos they only check whats on the list, tyres, brakes, lights, check for slop in the wheels.... and done! mind you it probably depends a bit on who you get there, as it does anywhere

[The Everlasting]

Try cycletreads,also AJ at Motohaus was very good when I went there,its on western springs road.

[Pascal]

it's not for safety idiot- it's for tax. Nothing at all to do with safety, especially VTNZ they are unbelievable and i'm not alone here lol.

Who pissed in your Cornflakes this morning?

Of all the inspections I've had to have done over the last 10 years all the ones that failed bar one were failed for safety reasons. I.e. insufficient tread, etc. The one exception was when I had a Chinese mechanic check out my Mustang and his lack of knowledge on older cars meant he made a mistake and determined something was unsafe when actually it was safe.

Either way, I'm hoping you get an "honest" WOF from hiss' recommendation.

[zden009]

Who pissed in your Cornflakes this morning?

Of all the inspections I've had to have done over the last 10 years all the ones that failed bar one were failed for safety reasons. I.e. insufficient tread, etc. The one exception was when I had a Chinese mechanic check out my Mustang and his lack of knowledge on older cars meant he made a mistake and determined something was unsafe when actually it was safe.

Either way, I'm hoping you get an "honest" WOF from hiss' recommendation.

I'm sorry mate, didn't mean that- edited just as you were replying.

[zden009]

VTNZ are easy, cos they only check whats on the list, tyres, brakes, lights, check for slop in the wheels.... and done! mind you it probably depends a bit on who you get there, as it does anywhere

Serious? Bit hesitant with all the VTNZ horror stories though.

How much from them for bike wof?

[zeocen]

If your bike is fine, any place will do.
If your bike isn't fine, fix it, then any place will do.

[The Everlasting]

VTNZ are easy, cos they only check whats on the list, tyres, brakes, lights, check for slop in the wheels.... and done! mind you it probably depends a bit on who you get there, as it does anywhere


I won't even take my car there anymore,they are not equipped to do brake checks on 4WD cars.

[Pascal]

Serious? Bit hesitant with all the VTNZ horror stories though. How much from them for bike wof?

Do you have a regular guy you go to for WOFs? My experience has been that sticking with one mechanic (If it's a good one) means they know the vehicle, etc.

[Juzz976]

VTNZ are not very thorough at all, took a bike in expecting to have things to fix and passed?

Other places seem to check not only the list but also take for quick squirt up the road

[zden009]

If you change the frame of the bike over will it still go through? Because you know, with the different number etc.

Also will a slightly dragging front brake pass? Not that bad at all but the wheel won't spin for long by hand. Not sure if its part of wof these days

[MSTRS]

Fail. x2.

VIN is on record and won't match. Dragging brake is a no-no.

[marty]

i have never had any issues with vtnz failing my vehicles for anything other that safety issues. i have had worse bullshit a shady place failing steering rod ends (have subsequently found out he fails about 1/2 the cars thru on this point and 'only' charges $120 to replace it) and engine mounts (also found out he can supply new engine mounts for 'cheap') - he no longer has his WOF ticket for some reason.....

just get your bike legal and get a proper wof ffs.

[zeocen]

If you change the frame of the bike over will it still go through? Because you know, with the different number etc.

Also will a slightly dragging front brake pass? Not that bad at all but the wheel won't spin for long by hand. Not sure if its part of wof these days

Are you trying to pass a wof on a bike that has obvious defects and claiming that it's just tax revenue if they don't pass?

Pretty sure most won't charge you twice for a wof if you get it fixed and take it back to the same place within a certain time period. Not sure how that is collecting tax.

[imdying]

Rather than moaning about things which are of your own making, why don't you try presenting a bike with no defects at the WOF shop and see how easy it really is.

[spajohn]

I won't use VTNZ for my bike any longer...not because of failing or any safety concerns for my bmw, but because they don't have the gear to do it. Caught the last guy trying to jimmy up some way of jacking up the rear to test the brakes without the proper gear (or knowing how to use it) and it was looking like he was going to do damage / or drop it so I put a stop to it.

Total fuckwits.

[Duc]

I take my real bikes (Ducati /Honda) to real motor cycle shops for WOF

Haldanes /AMPS

..because I want MC guys who properly understand, check it out and is a safe ride.

BTW: they both have fairly noisy pipes so I wouldnt want grief (from someone who doesnt understand)

I take my Vespa scoot to VTNZ Parnell and they do an adequate job that I am comfortable with.

[Rych]

it's not for safety sorry- it's for tax. Nothing at all to do with safety, especially VTNZ they are unbelievable and i'm not alone here lol.
WOF = Safety Check
REG = Tax

Just don't get a WOF if you have a problem with getting a safety check done, it's your life.

[zden009]

Haha what a crock of shit- sticking front brakes and leaking fork seal... VTNZ pass.

God bless 'em... VTNZ- RULEZ :rockon:

Thanks guys.

[zden009]

I take my real bikes (Ducati /Honda) to real motor cycle shops for WOF

Haldanes /AMPS

..because I want MC guys who properly understand, check it out and is a safe ride.



Can't you determine yourself whether it's safe or not? It's only as safe as your ability and I definitely wouldn't be riding a Ducati if I didn't know how to 'check it out'. Had your valves done yet?

[Katman]

Not interested in any kind of hassle and bullshit safety inspecting


Haha what a crock of shit- sticking front brakes and leaking fork seal... VTNZ pass.



I don't know who is the biggest retard - you or the inspector who passed a faulty bike.

[zeocen]

Haha what a crock of shit- sticking front brakes and leaking fork seal... VTNZ pass.

Thanks guys.

Feel free to ride away from Auckland so I don't become collateral when you crash due to blatant errors you're too cheap to fix.

Fucking idiot.

[zden009]

Come on guys I'm just taking the piss here. You guys are stupid if you think I want to ride till the oil is gone from the fork and and my brake rotors warp and calipers seize stuck.

But it's really just fucking bureaucracy you gotta jump through in order to avoid getting ticketed.

[zden009]

Feel free to ride away from Auckland so I don't become collateral when you crash due to blatant errors you're too cheap to fix.

Fucking idiot.

i'll keep a special eye out for you next time i'm knee down around your local roundabout with my bald tyres my friend ;)

[Katman]

But it's really just fucking bureaucracy you gotta jump through in order to avoid getting ticketed.

No, what WOF inspections are actually supposed to be about is trying to stop retards operating faulty vehicles on the roads that others have to share with them.

[Scuba_Steve]

No, what WOF inspections are actually supposed to be about is trying to stop retards operating faulty vehicles on the roads that others have to share with them.

yea you got it "supposed to be about". What they are however is just profit for those who do them.

[Jantar]

As others have already commented, if there is nothing wrong with your bike then any place will do.

If there is something wrong that you can't do yourself, then book it into a bike shop with the instruction "fix xxxx and WoF check". The fact that you have already identified a fault will help as they then know that you are out for a proper check and not just booking in because you have to.

[Katman]

yea you got it "supposed to be about". What they are however is just profit for those who do them.

Bullshit - I happen to take the responsibility of WOF inspections very seriously.

[zden009]

Bullshit - I happen to take the responsibility of WOF inspections very seriously.

That may well be Katman but we all know you are just another sucker for the system.

Right, well chaps I'm off for a blat on my not fit for the road-but wof'd and legal bike so that's all for now! See you fellas out there.

Cheers.

[pzkpfw]

Right, well chaps I'm off for a blat on my not fit for the road-but wof'd and legal bike so that's all for now! See you fellas out there.

Cheers.

Having a WOF does not automatically mean it's legal.

If you get a WOF today, and then your brake light fails, that doesn't mean you are still legal for 6 months 'till the next WOF.

[zden009]

It's good enough for the cops though and keeps my 200 dollars safe and sound.

[That looks like fun]

That may well be Katman but we all know you are just another sucker for the system.

Right, well chaps I'm off for a blat on my not fit for the road-but wof'd and legal bike so that's all for now! See you fellas out there.

Cheers.

And that in a nut shell my fellow riders is the nature of the beast :facepalm:
Its a "tax" it is only for "suckers" and now my bike is legal and "safe" so there :angry:

On the plus side its not only zden009 who has this attitude. A lot of non bikers do too :facepalm:

Jeez Katman, I don't think even you will win this battle mate, but thanks for trying :woohoo:

[zden009]

Oh come on mate, as soon as my parts arrive my calipers are coming off and forks getting done. I'm really not that bad of a crook mate.

[bogan]

Haha what a crock of shit- sticking front brakes and leaking fork seal... VTNZ pass.

God bless 'em... VTNZ- RULEZ :rockon:

Thanks guys.

as long as you're onto it and fix that shit up as well as keeping an eye out for any new problems developing then yeh, a wof is pretty useless and going for easy ones is fine. But for people who aren't onto it then you should go to a decent bike shop as it'll keep your bike safe. Personally I got a few mods (actually make the bike a lot safer) that fall into a grey area with certing, so I take it to VTNZ cos they don't notice em, but in taking it there I know they aint too thourough so it's my respnosbility to keep her in a safe state!

[zden009]

as long as you're onto it and fix that shit up as well as keeping an eye out for any new problems developing then yeh, a wof is pretty useless and going for easy ones is fine. But for people who aren't onto it then you should go to a decent bike shop as it'll keep your bike safe. Personally I got a few mods (actually make the bike a lot safer) that fall into a grey area with certing, so I take it to VTNZ cos they don't notice em, but in taking it there I know they aint too thourough so it's my respnosbility to keep her in a safe state!

totally agree with that mate. Good on ya

[John_H]

It's good enough for the cops though and keeps my 200 dollars safe and sound.

Don't worry everyone, it's called natural selection.

[Mully]

Is it just my perception, or has the standard of trolling on KB dropped significantly lately?

[neels]

Is it just my perception, or has the standard of trolling on KB dropped significantly lately?
Sadly, I think some of them are actually serious.

[Madness]

Sadly, I think some of them are actually serious.

Sadly, I think you are correct.

[Scuba_Steve]

So changing subject slightly, Does the "dashboard" have to be illuminated for a WOF???

[MSTRS]

Probably one of those things that should, but are never checked...I've never seen an inspector shield a dash to check the light/s, nor have I been able to find one who works after dark.

[Bassmatt]

Is VTNZ a Government thing or is it privately owned? The comments here regarding VTNZ basically going through the motions when issuing a wof are worrying Considering the current political climate with regard to road safety, fucken heads need to roll if the Govt is invovled. :angry:

[Scuba_Steve]

Is VTNZ a Government thing or is it privately owned? The comments here regarding VTNZ basically going through the motions when issuing a wof are worrying Considering the current political climate with regard to road safety, fucken heads need to roll if the Govt is invovled. :angry:

VTNZ used to be Govt but was privatized awhile back (years ago) and is now owned by MTA

"VTNZ was privatised in 1999 and the Motor Trade Association purchased the company. VTNZ used to be known by its full name, Vehicle Testing New Zealand and chose to re-brand to the much more succinct "VTNZ" in 2004."
VTNZ about (http://www.vtnz.co.nz/AboutVTNZ)

[MSTRS]

Some years ago, the MOT ran their own testing stations. If your town had one, then that was the only place allowed to issue Wofs. I think there came a point where this 'chain' was sold off and became VTNZ - essentially a privately owned franchise.

[Bassmatt]

Well that probably explains it then - "get through as many vehicles as possible we have money to make!" Still not ideal though I would rather a WOF was done properly.

[R-Soul]

Probably one of those things that should, but are never checked...I've never seen an inspector shield a dash to check the light/s, nor have I been able to find one who works after dark.

My rev counter doesn't have lights. But if I am riding at nightat anything close to redline I need to have my head checked...

[The Everlasting]

So changing subject slightly, Does the "dashboard" have to be illuminated for a WOF???


Only the speedo has to be illuminated,so you can see how fast you go after dark,that's what the WOF inspector told me.

[zden009]

Guys, just wanted to report back and say how great I'm feeling about being road legal again and a law abiding citizen with my new VTNZ wof. This way I know my vehicle is totally safe and i'm being looked after properly :) .

Oh btw- keep your eyes peeled out for a 20th anniversary 05 GSXR750 knee down around your local roundabout with fucked head bearings- that one's me!

No really, on a serious note I was pretty disgusted at the incompetence of VTNZ. I personally think for bikes that part of a WOF should include tyre pressure check... on a bike this is really important and could cause a lot of people to lose control should they not make a habit to pay attention to this, especially in the wet with an under inflated tyre. Another thing should be cracked clip ons which could easily occur after dropping a bike and could cause serious catastrophe should the bar detach from the steering column. 2 important areas that would constitute an actually safe WOF.

[Katman]

Guys, just wanted to report back and say how great I'm feeling about being road legal again and a law abiding citizen with my new VTNZ wof. This way I know my vehicle is totally safe and i'm being looked after properly :) .

Oh btw- keep your eyes peeled out for a 20th anniversary 05 GSXR750 knee down around your local roundabout with fucked head bearings- that one's me!

Big fuckin deal.

So you got a dodgey warrant.

Guess who's the loser.

[zden009]

Katman if you don't have anything positive to say, just keep it to yourself for fuck's sake please?

[That looks like fun]

Oh come on mate, as soon as my parts arrive my calipers are coming off and forks getting done. I'm really not that bad of a crook mate.

In the immortal words of Monty Python, "And now for something completely different".

For a moment you nearly had me believing you :facepalm:
Stupid is as stupid does (Mrs Gump) :yes:

[Katman]

Katman if you don't have anything positive to say, just keep it to yourself for fuck's sake please?

You need to get used to Katman.

[Gremlin]

You need to get used to Katman.
Gremlin thinks Katman shouldn't refer to Katman in the third person :yes:

[Katman]

Gremlin thinks Katman shouldn't refer to Katman in the third person :yes:


Katman's easily confused.

[p.dath]

Dunno about "Easy Wof" but "Honest Wof" would be action bike wreckers.

+1. I recommend Action Bike Wreckers.

[jasonu]

Koala Motors on Green Bay Rd used to give WOF's after hardly even looking at the bike. My mates used to take their trail bikes, XR's TT's etc there, no blinkers, no stop light, missing spokes, shit brakes, it didn't matter.

[Jantar]

When you want something like a WoF check or a bike service, you can have Good, Fast, Cheap (choose 2).

[SMOKEU]

I won't use VTNZ for my bike any longer...not because of failing or any safety concerns for my bmw, but because they don't have the gear to do it. Caught the last guy trying to jimmy up some way of jacking up the rear to test the brakes without the proper gear (or knowing how to use it) and it was looking like he was going to do damage / or drop it so I put a stop to it.

Total fuckwits.

I had exactly the same experience at VTNZ. The guy revved my CBR hard and dumped the clutch, causing the back wheel to spin slightly, then he slammed on the front brake and locked the front wheel nearly binning it. Right in front of me.

Now I take it to another branch of VTNZ where the bike guy is very careful and seems to know how to ride quite well.

[rok-the-boat]

If you change the frame of the bike over will it still go through? Because you know, with the different number etc.

Also will a slightly dragging front brake pass? Not that bad at all but the wheel won't spin for long by hand. Not sure if its part of wof these days

If the front brake is dragging, why not just pull it off and free it up. Nothing to do with the WOF, but it is related to 'stopping' and not wearing our your pads or overheating your disc.

[rok-the-boat]

If you think a WOF makes your bike safe you must be daft. I have seen bikes with cracked or bent frames pass. They don't even check the pad lining on cars. WOF is just a legal requirement for me - it has nowt to do with safety whatsoever as I don't trust it at all.

Incidentally - I always take my bike/car to VTNZ as they are not looking for stuff to fix to rip off your hard earned and heavily taxed $$$. At least in that sense, you can trust them. And my bikes/cars have always passed anyway.

[MarkH]

Incidentally - I always take my bike/car to VTNZ as they are not looking for stuff to fix to rip off your hard earned and heavily taxed $$$. At least in that sense, you can trust them. And my bikes/cars have always passed anyway.

I take mine to Haldanes - they also are fair and don't try to rip me off. Plus they know bikes and I trust them. A WoF has never cost me much there so I'll keep using them.

I don't like the idea of using VTNZ - I don't want some cager that doesn't know shit about bikes going anywhere near any bikes. Bike guys checking bikes has to be better for safety.

[Gremlin]

I don't like the idea of using VTNZ - I don't want some cager that doesn't know shit about bikes going anywhere near any bikes. Bike guys checking bikes has to be better for safety.
At least one of the guys at VTNZ The Hub rides, he has a Triumph, and has his eye on a new Sprint... I keep telling him to get a KTM/Honda/other than a Triumph :innocent:

[Duc]

Can't you determine yourself whether it's safe or not? It's only as safe as your ability and I definitely wouldn't be riding a Ducati if I didn't know how to 'check it out'. Had your valves done yet?


Thats b.s. Someone can have all the ability in the world and still have a mechanical failure thru parts wear or lack of maintenance.

Having a MC mechanic check things out during a WOF is like an "insurance policy" to me because I do most of the maintenance work myself.

[DMNTD]

But it's really just fucking bureaucracy you gotta jump through in order to avoid getting ticketed.

You are kidding right? :blink: :facepalm:

[Scuba_Steve]

You are kidding right? :blink: :facepalm:

no hes right its pretty much what the WOF system has become, we like to follow Vic on everything else I would say the only-thing stopping us following them on this too is MTA they got profits to protect

[R-Soul]

At least one of the guys at VTNZ The Hub rides, he has a Triumph, ....

So he knows nothing about bikes then?

[MarkH]

At least one of the guys at VTNZ The Hub rides, he has a Triumph, and has his eye on a new Sprint... I keep telling him to get a KTM/Honda/other than a Triumph :innocent:

I think I'll stick with Haldanes, I don't want a cager OR a Triumph rider doing the WoF. (Triumph riders probably think that the oil belongs on the garage floor instead of the sump)

[DMNTD]

(Triumph riders probably think that the oil belongs on the garage floor instead of the sump)

...and would have no idea where to find the clutch eh?

[North Harbour Yamaha]

We do Motorcycle WOF's. 133 Wairau Road, Glenfield (Off Currys Lane)

[racefactory]

easy ones lol?

I've had pretty good luck with wofs. I know it's total bullshit and gives a lot of people headaches and needless bills but I have yet to complain!

[jtzzr]

At least one of the guys at VTNZ The Hub rides, he has a Triumph, and has his eye on a new Sprint... I keep telling him to get a KTM/Honda/other than a Triumph :innocent:

Is he the older guy, I went there and he said my front wheel bearings were shot, and he failed the bike , I said your`e full of it and went off and bought some bearings , took the old one`s out and they nearly fell apart in my hands, well what was left, I have no issues with VTNZ ( well at the hub anyway).

P.s there were 8 cages and he told me to go around them and park in the center isle, done and dusted in 10 mins ).

Don`t ya just love motorbikes?

[scracha]

Incidentally - I always take my bike/car to VTNZ as they are not looking for stuff to fix to rip off your hard earned and heavily taxed $$$. At least in that sense, you can trust them. And my bikes/cars have always passed anyway.

Fact: Local garages and car dealers give some of them backhanders.

Trust has to be earned.



Now I take it to another branch of VTNZ where the bike guy is very careful and seems to know how to ride quite well.

WTF is this "guy" riding your bike for? He's paid to do a WOF; no need to ride your bike.

[DMNTD]

WTF is this "guy" riding your bike for? He's paid to do a WOF; no need to ride your bike.

It's a part of the WOF process

[nosebleed]

We do Motorcycle WOF's. 133 Wairau Road, Glenfield (Off Currys Lane)

Even with "cored" cans?

i'll accept the answer via pm if you prefer. :shifty:

[Gremlin]

Is he the older guy, I went there and he said my front wheel bearings were shot, and he failed the bike , I said your`e full of it and went off and bought some bearings , took the old one`s out and they nearly fell apart in my hands, well what was left, I have no issues with VTNZ ( well at the hub anyway).

P.s there were 8 cages and he told me to go around them and park in the center isle, done and dusted in 10 mins ).

Don`t ya just love motorbikes?
The one with lots and lots of hair :shutup: And yes, they always want the bikes in the middle.

A couple of weeks ago I took a mates bike there thinking it needed a wof. Once we had done a bit of the paperwork, I found out the label hadn't been put on, but was valid. In the meantime, the guys had already done all the basic light checks and were just taking it off for the ride. I had to break it to them that thanks for the work, but it actually doesn't need one yet :laugh:

[rok-the-boat]

You are kidding right? :blink: :facepalm:

He is not kidding - he is right. It's just another hoop.

[The Pastor]

Feel free to ride away from Auckland so I don't become collateral when you crash due to blatant errors you're too cheap to fix.

Fucking idiot.

Im glad assholes like you only ride in auckland.

[The Pastor]

WTF is this "guy" riding your bike for? He's paid to do a WOF; no need to ride your bike.

Checking brakes and speedo would be my guess.

[Scuba_Steve]

heres another one from the great VTNZ list (from sideswipe)

Darren writes: I've just gone in to do my warrant of fitness at highly recommended and renowned VTNZ. At the end, the man ushers me to my car and tells me it's a fail. I ask him why and am obviously angry because the last thing you need at the festive season are bills to pay for the car. He then goes on to point out the problems:

1. Your headlights are dirty
2. Your belt clicker on the back seat is missing and
3. Your boot is too messy.

I stared at him blankly to see if he was being serious. No doubt, he was. I proceed to fix everything in front of him. I wiped the headlight with a tissue, showed him that if he had bothered to move the T-shirt covering the clicker he would've found that it was there, and, shifted the mess from the boot to the backseat!!! Pretty much no difference. He looks blankly at me and then my car and says: "Ah well, yeah ... I guess that's a pass then."

C'mon VTNZ, I just want to know if my car is still fit to be on the road! I didn't pay $50 to have you tell me it's a fail because it's messy and dirty. My mum can tell me that.

[MarkH]

heres another one from the great VTNZ list (from sideswipe)

What the fuck? That particular VTNZ tester at that particular testing station must be a complete dickhead! When I used to have a car I never had any problems at the VTNZ I took it to, the testers were all fine as far as I could tell and any fail was completely fair, most warrants breezed through with no problems.

My WoF checks at Haldanes have also been good. In fact I don't think that I have had a bad WoF experience anywhere yet.