Riding to garage with no WOF or rego?

[cbfb]

Hey

What's the deal with riding to a garage without a WOF/Rego if you've got the bike booked in for a WOF?

There's some sketchy law in the UK that apparently says it's OK to ride with no MOT (WOF) if you're going to a garage where you've got it booked in. Could be complete myth.

Could anyone confirm if the same exists here? Can't find it on any authoritative site.

Gotta ride maybe about 20k but heaps of cops about down that road and bike has been running bad (got to get them to give it a check) so can't rule out a breakdown!!

Cheers

[cs363]

It's OK as long as you are riding it directly to the garage for a WOF and it's booked in. (i.e. you have some sort of proof if questioned)

From the NZ Police site:

Q: My registration or warrant of fitness is due to expire. Is there a grace period before I could be fined for it?
Answer:
No. The only acceptable reason for driving your car would be to take it to the garage for a warrant of fitness test. The fine for an expired registration or WOF is $200. Visit the NZ Transport Agency website or call 0800 822 422 for more information.


From the NZTA site:

It's illegal to drive a vehicle…
If it doesn't meet WoF requirements.
If it doesn't display a valid WoF label.
You can drive your vehicle on the road under these circumstances only when taking it somewhere for repair or to get a new WoF – and it's safe to do so.

[cbfb]

It's OK as long as you are riding it directly to the garage for a WOF and it's booked in. (i.e. you have some sort of proof if questioned)

From the NZ Police site:

Q: My registration or warrant of fitness is due to expire. Is there a grace period before I could be fined for it?
Answer:
No. The only acceptable reason for driving your car would be to take it to the garage for a warrant of fitness test. The fine for an expired registration or WOF is $200. Visit the NZ Transport Agency website or call 0800 822 422 for more information.


From the NZTA site:

It's illegal to drive a vehicle…
If it doesn't meet WoF requirements.
If it doesn't display a valid WoF label.
You can drive your vehicle on the road under these circumstances only when taking it somewhere for repair or to get a new WoF – and it's safe to do so.

Sweet cheers for that obviously didn't search hard enough.

Yeah that's good will take my mobile and the mechanic's number then I can just say "here ya go speak to the guy yourself" if I do get pulled up.

[Virago]

A direct trip to a place of repair or inspection is all. Anything like "I'm on my way to work, will take it for a WOF after work" will likely get you a ticket.

[cbfb]

A direct trip to a place of repair or inspection is all. Anything like "I'm on my way to work, will take it for a WOF after work" will likely get you a ticket.

Nope won't be going far. I just finished partially rebuilding it myself so not keen on riding it too far till a pro has given it the tick :shit:

[firefighter]

Funny, I did exactly this at about 1000 this morning......and was wondering on how safe I was - (I knew the bikes safe I look after it, but from a legal standpoint).

Yet again the VTNZ had no motorbike guys on, 5 times in a row now (I'm sure they just can't arsed) so sent me to some guys home garage who does it down the road.....I shit you not it's called Teko Automotive......lol.

Was bloody awesome, guy was really good, checked it over properly (much better than the VTNZ guys that ask ME what's what with the bike :weird:) saw me straight away and it was done quick smart, yet checked better than the much longer VTNZ process.

[cbfb]

Funny, I did exactly this at about 1000 this morning......

Yet again the VTNZ had no motorbike guys on, 5 times in a row now (I'm sure they just can't arsed) so sent me to some guys home garage who does it down the road.....I shit you not it's called Teko Automotive......lol.

Was bloody awesome, guy was really good, checked it over properly (much better than the VTNZ guys that ask ME what's what with the bike :weird:) saw me straight away and it was done quick smart, yet checked better than the much longer VTNZ process.

Bloody good. Yeah I'm not gonna bother with VTNZ, motorbike-only garage down the road so will go there (anyone heard of Simons Motorbike Repairs). Spoke to the guy on the phone sounds pretty helpful.

[hellokitty]

Was bloody awesome, guy was really good, checked it over properly (much better than the VTNZ guys that ask ME what's what with the bike :weird:) saw me straight away and it was done quick smart, yet checked better than the much longer VTNZ process.

I have no faith the the VTNZ in GLenfield- they gave my husbands bike a WOF - I saw him ride it into the testing area, I noticed he had no brake light! Still got a WOF though.

[MIXONE]

I think the VTNZ is staffed mainly by failed mechanics.

[racefactory]

VTNZ is good for WOF because it's hassle free for bikes, they just pass you. This is very useful because if you know you've got to clean the calipers from a sticking wheel or have a warped disc rotor then you can still get the sticker and fix it in your own time.

Obviously you shouldn't be riding a motorcycle if you don't know what shape it is in and don't do pre ride safety checks and regular inspections so it is best just to get an easy pass.

Have been stopped without WOF before and just said that I was in the process of fixing the vehicle (which was true) and officer said it was fine.

I think you should be ok mate. Just get that bloody sticker sooner or later eh!

[Morcs]

What about if you fail a WOF though?

I know that if my car in particular fails, to pickup parts especially, youll have to use it. otherwise its a no win situation - cant get your wof as you cant pickup the shit to fix it, cant fix it as you cant drive it...

[cheshirecat]

I had that problem once.
Had to keep riding to the Bike shop time and time again.
The bike in question had this recurring problem of using petrol but didn't seem to be leaking it anywhere.

[cbfb]

The bike in question had this recurring problem of using petrol but didn't seem to be leaking it anywhere.

Mine does that, have to fill the frickin thing every week :msn-wink:

[notme]

If you have just been rebuilding something on the bike and actually want it checked, it's good that you are going to a motorcycle mechanic.

VTNZ inspectors can not locate their own behinds when provided a map and detailed directions.

[Genie]

If you have just been rebuilding something on the bike and actually want it checked, it's good that you are going to a motorcycle mechanic.

VTNZ inspectors can not locate their own behinds when provided a map and detailed directions.

Not all are like that. Took my bike in yesterday for it's WOF. the tester was a motorcyclist with over 40 years of riding/working on bikes and has been a tester for the last 25 years. Very thorough and fair. I must lower the noise maker somewhat:eek:

[notme]

Fair enough - but that's certainly the exception! Lucky you :-)

[cbfb]

If you have just been rebuilding something on the bike and actually want it checked, it's good that you are going to a motorcycle mechanic.

VTNZ inspectors can not locate their own behinds when provided a map and detailed directions.

Yep, best to go to someone enthusiastic about bikes with years of experience than either a failed bike mechanic or someone who doesn't give a shit about bikes but learnt it for the job.


Not all are like that. Took my bike in yesterday for it's WOF. the tester was a motorcyclist with over 40 years of riding/working on bikes and has been a tester for the last 25 years. Very thorough and fair. I must lower the noise maker somewhat:eek:

I am sure you are right and although my statement above probably covers the majority, there are no doubt a few good 'uns hidden around the place.

Having said that I'm not risking it, bike specialist for me all the way. I'm not one of those people looking for an 'easy WOF' if someothing's wrong I want to know.

[crazyhorse]

I was of the understanding that if it is booked in, then riding to and from is fine.

Good luck

[Coldrider]

Where is 'kawa crasher' or what ever his handle was, did he win or LOSE, LOST, LOOSER LOOSE or whatever his court case about 'bringing a vehicle into compliance'.

[cbfb]

I was of the understanding that if it is booked in, then riding to and from is fine.

Good luck

cheers :niceone:


Where is 'kawa crasher' or what ever his handle was, did he win or LOSE, LOST, LOOSER LOOSE or whatever his court case about 'bringing a vehicle into compliance'.

Sorry man don't understand?

[MSTRS]

My understanding is that it is OK to use a vehicle on the road for the purposes of obtaining a wof. Just what this covers is a bit of a grey area tho. Could be up to the individual cop as to whether he let you off or not.
However, if you have no reg - that's different. You can't get a reg without a current wof, but you are not entitled to a vehicle on the road without a reg. Again, individual cops may let you off, but it's not covered by any legal proviso.

[cbfb]

My understanding is that it is OK to use a vehicle on the road for the purposes of obtaining a wof. Just what this covers is a bit of a grey area tho. Could be up to the individual cop as to whether he let you off or not.
However, if you have no reg - that's different. You can't get a reg without a current wof, but you are not entitled to a vehicle on the road without a reg. Again, individual cops may let you off, but it's not covered by any legal proviso.

I think by the sound of the NZ police website & NZTA that I will be OK going to a pre-arranged appointment ... that's for the WOF.

But yeah you're right about the rego, you're buggered either way, can't get it without a WOF and can't get to your WOF without it! Who thought that one up!! Fuck it will just risk it, I know a few of the cops round here so hopefully will get a friendly one!

[Morcs]

My understanding is that it is OK to use a vehicle on the road for the purposes of obtaining a wof. Just what this covers is a bit of a grey area tho. Could be up to the individual cop as to whether he let you off or not.
However, if you have no reg - that's different. You can't get a reg without a current wof, but you are not entitled to a vehicle on the road without a reg. Again, individual cops may let you off, but it's not covered by any legal proviso.

thats why its silly to get WOF and rego at the same time and have them so the lapse at the same time. I always stagger mine so ive always got at least one :)

[cbfb]

thats why its silly to get WOF and rego at the same time and have them so the lapse at the same time. I always stagger mine so ive always got at least one :)

Aye fair play but not an option if you've been rebuilding it over several months.

[Norina]

Hi can someone tell me how I can get in contact with Teko Automotive? I want to do my WOF through them.
Cheers
Nora


Funny, I did exactly this at about 1000 this morning......and was wondering on how safe I was - (I knew the bikes safe I look after it, but from a legal standpoint).

Yet again the VTNZ had no motorbike guys on, 5 times in a row now (I'm sure they just can't arsed) so sent me to some guys home garage who does it down the road.....I shit you not it's called Teko Automotive......lol.

Was bloody awesome, guy was really good, checked it over properly (much better than the VTNZ guys that ask ME what's what with the bike :weird:) saw me straight away and it was done quick smart, yet checked better than the much longer VTNZ process.

[Virago]

Hi can someone tell me how I can get in contact with Teko Automotive? I want to do my WOF through them.
Cheers
Nora

Lol - try looking it up...?

http://yellow.co.nz/whitepages/Massey/Teko-Automotive-Repairs/100628877_BUS.html

[jaffaonajappa]

I have no faith the the VTNZ in GLenfield- they gave my husbands bike a WOF - I saw him ride it into the testing area, I noticed he had no brake light! Still got a WOF though.

Thank you.....will be visiting them tomorrow :)