Failed WOF

[gjm]

I'm all for my bike/car being checked properly. I look after them and wouldn't ride/drive if I thought it might be unsafe, but I could miss something.

If a requirement is stipulated in the regs, it must be checked properly. The examiner can be liable if the job is not done correctly and an accident results because of that.

I thought the result of a WoF inspection was only a statement of vehicle condition at the time it was examined by the tester? (Obviously major stuff shouldn't happen in the moments following a test.)

[FJRider]

in oz if you dont have the nipple on the end of a lever so not sure o the rules here i reakon try anouther vtnz

It's not that easy ... the bike will come up on the computer as having failed on that issue. Until THAT issue is sorted ... no other tester will touch it until THAT issue is sorted.

For the want of a replacement lever ... whats the issue .. ??

The testers have their Discretion to pass/fail a vehicle according to the legislation ... as they interpret it ...

Just as Police have Discretion .. to issue/not issue an infringement notice according to legislation ... as they interpret it ...

[Oakie]

Dirty? I suppose if headlights, tail lights or indicators are too dirty to be useful it's fair enough.

[R650R]

Did they actually fail it or refuse to inspect???
Pretty reasonable request, think its mandatory for trucks, cracks in chassis etc...
Looking back at the dredge section, mate just bent his mtb handlebars with his nutsack in a crash, was pretty happy he had replaced the endcaps...
Guys here say it doesn't really bother them after I've apologised for car and bike being slightly dirty at busy times... I usually give it a good wash, bit of degreaser good for making a tired drive chain look brand new

[unstuck]

Clean that shit ya fucker, I charge extra if fuckers bring shit to me and it is covered in shit.

[BuzzardNZ]

Did they actually fail it or refuse to inspect???
Pretty reasonable request, think its mandatory for trucks, cracks in chassis etc...
Looking back at the dredge section, mate just bent his mtb handlebars with his nutsack in a crash, was pretty happy he had replaced the endcaps...
Guys here say it doesn't really bother them after I've apologised for car and bike being slightly dirty at busy times... I usually give it a good wash, bit of degreaser good for making a tired drive chain look brand new

They inspected it and it passed on everything apart from the swingarm, rear wheel rim and rear shock being filthy.

I may have to get off my arse and by some degreaser, but I'm pretty bloody lazy when it comes to cleaning

[BuzzardNZ]

Clean that shit ya fucker, I charge extra if fuckers bring shit to me and it is covered in shit.

And I'd happily pay for you to clean it

[unstuck]

And I'd happily pay for you to clean it

Some fuckers get rather upset when you charge them to clean stuff before you work on it, then I remind them I have a whiney bitch policy also. Usually shuts em up quick.

[jellywrestler]

They inspected it and it passed on everything apart from the swingarm, rear wheel rim and rear shock being filthy.

I may have to get off my arse and by some degreaser, but I'm pretty bloody lazy when it comes to cleaning

well maybe they need to see whether the rear shock is leaking as that's part of the WOFrequirements. it would pay to keep that area clean as chain lube etc holds onto dirt which could fuck your seals.

[BuzzardNZ]

well maybe they need to see whether the rear shock is leaking as that's part of the WOFrequirements. it would pay to keep that area clean as chain lube etc holds onto dirt which could fuck your seals.

Makes me wonder why all the other WOF inspections I've had have never given a shit about that before ( it passed ), as I've never cleaned that part and as far as I know it's pretty much always been rotten in that area.

[unstuck]

They inspected it and it passed on everything apart from the swingarm, rear wheel rim and rear shock being filthy.

I may have to get off my arse and by some degreaser, but I'm pretty bloody lazy when it comes to cleaning

Be careful spraying that shit around your swingarm and wheel bearings.

[BuzzardNZ]

Be careful spraying that shit around your swingarm and wheel bearings.

Which is why I don't plan on doing it. I'm due a 24K service soon and I'll have the shop sort it out... problem solved

[pritch]

It needn't cost much, get a tin of degreaser from Supercheap or the retailer of your choice. A hose and your oldest holey pair of underdacks and yer in business.

[BMWST?]

Which is why I don't plan on doing it. I'm due a 24K service soon and I'll have the shop sort it out... problem solved

I think you have no respect for your bike,the wof insoectors,or the bike shop.At least make sure they can actually see the parts mentioned.
Its also a matter of your own safety.Giving the bike a quick clean now and then is the best way to keep an eye on things

[jasonu]

Some fuckers get rather upset when you charge them to clean stuff before you work on it, then I remind them I have a whiney bitch policy also. Usually shuts em up quick.

Norm Cobb used (prolly still does) return to sender any dirty suspension components he received at the owners cost.