Wouldn't this rip yer undies?

**JimO** · 11th January 2008, 16:06

a friend of my son went for his restricted today on a road legal xt 250 and after the test the instructer failed him because he thought his indicators werent bright enough, even though it had a vtnz wof that passed them as ok 2 months ago, needless to say the young feller is gutted so now i suppose he has to pay to resit it again.

**Nagash** · 11th January 2008, 16:10

After the test? The instructor should look over the bike and it's indicators before the test but that is interesting.. I reckon there should be some sort of system to apply for appeal. I have no doubt that driving instructors fail young teenagers just because he thinks they're 'Boi Racerz' (which they usually are..)

I don't think I would of taken that one sitting down.. A call to the boss may be in order there I reckon.

**Matt_TG** · 11th January 2008, 16:10

I'd challenge that - I thought they conducted a roadworthy test before the test, and could tell you then if it wasn't up to scratch. Why go through the whole process and then fail the lad? Madness.

I'd ask what the tester's credentials were to determine whether the indicators weren't bright enough? I wonder if he is registered to issue WOFs or needs to be?

**Trudes** · 11th January 2008, 16:11

That doesn't sound right! He should look into that, I'm not sure they can fail you on something like that, if it was warranted and were actually working. (I'm no expert, but just doesn't sound like cricket to me)

**MSTRS:Me** · 11th January 2008, 16:14

Has the delightful smell of bullshit. The bike displayed a current WOF and Reg. That is all that should be of concern to the tester, who DOES NOT test and issue WOFs.

**R6_kid:Me** · 11th January 2008, 16:20

my sister got failed on her car restricted because the spoiler/wing on her car blocked the high brake light and restricted rear vision too much... thats what the tester said. It's a factory item that 80% of that car model have as an option, and as above, was recently passed for a WOF by AA - go figure.

**dino3310** · 11th January 2008, 16:22

jimjim that just sux,get him to go and kick up a stink,that is just utter bullshit,the bike should have been checked over before the ride,who was sittng the test the rider or the bike?,the bike already passed its test 2 months ago,i'ld lay a complaint even write to the MOT,the dick head must be on commision or on an ego trip.

**JimO** · 11th January 2008, 16:25

this lads dad is a senior sargent in the nz police so no doubt he will be looking into it, i have offered our 250 for him to resit it on and that got a vtnz wof yesterday

**dino3310** · 11th January 2008, 16:30

a senior sargent that should get the bugga,hope he gets it sorted

**Matt_TG** · 11th January 2008, 16:37

Originally Posted by dino3310

a senior sargent that should get the bugga,hope he gets it sorted

Let us know the outcome and where the test was taken so others know to avoid this knob.

**jtzzr** · 11th January 2008, 16:44

Maximum suckage, the dude must have been having a bad day or is just a total wanker

. Can`t wait to hear the outcome.

**Mike748** · 11th January 2008, 17:12

That does sound bad! If it was a genuine issue they should never have sat the test, I'm sure they are supposed to inspect the bike for road legal condition before setting off. Sounds like one of those situations where they push the younger ones around possibly to benifit from additional revenue or to just feed an ego. I doubt they would get away with that with more seasoned customers.

**The Pastor** · 11th January 2008, 17:24

i guess its one of those things you notice as you are following it down the road.

and dirt bike with road legal gear arnt always the best in terms of brightness.

**Ixion** · 11th January 2008, 18:20

The testing officer has no legal capacity to do this. A tester cannot legally fail an applicant on the basis of the vehicle.

He is entitled to refuse to conduct the test if the vehicle is not roadworthy. But he certainly has no legal ability to withhold a pass after the test becaus eof a subjective judgement such as that.Once he makes the decision to embark on the test, that's it. Then it's just pass , or fail.

Appeal the decision

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