Honda CRF230F rear brake light switch - MOT question

[ronnie69]

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My 2007 model 2010 registered CRF230F is due for 1st MOT. Just checking it over and rear brake doesn't activate the brake light. Front brake does, so it's not the bulb. I go to check rear brake light switch, but there doesn't seem to be one

It's got the standard Honda lighting kit (no indicators) AFAIK

Quick google search suggests that when the 'Merkins add light kits to these bikes, the brake light can be activated by front OR rear brake. Can't find anything for Blighty and MOT requirements.

Before I go panicking about possible need for a rear brake light switch does anyone know if the front brake light switch on its own is sufficient for MOT?

[Thedktor]

Yes.... I have had several enduro bikes with just one brake switch, and asked when MoT-ing and all ok.

BUT, check with your MoT person that they agree!

[garyboy]

I was surprised last year when my crf230 passed the MOT with just the rear brake light, (and nothing fitted to the front brake)

[garyboy]

Both brakes must operate the stop lamp unless the the was manufactured with only one switch .. from

http://mot.fasttrackmotorcycles.co.uk/2 ... d-signals/