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  1. Headlight MOT question 
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    Probably a stupid question but my bike is due for its MOT (booked in monday) and the switch to turn on high beams has stopped working, do I need this to pass my MOT as the trigger used to flash morons still works
     
     

  2. Re: Headlight MOT question 
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    Er, yes you do need a functioning main beam, not just a flash facility. You're certain that the flash still works, the main beam filament hasn't blown?
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    As far as I know if you have the lights they have to work, but I could be wrong.
     
     

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    Yep, if it's fitted, it has to work...
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    Yes as scotty says if fitted it must work [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
    If it has a red line use it ....
     
     

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scotty
    Er, yes you do need a functioning main beam, not just a flash facility. You're certain that the flash still works, the main beam filament hasn't blown?
    Yeah the filament is fine at the trigger flash all works fine, it must just be a dodgy connection in the switch, will have to take it apart sunday and see if I can find where the problem is
     
     

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    Sounds like either a dodgy Switch or a bad connection.

    The only way round lights, is the daylight MoT.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jon_W
    Sounds like either a dodgy Switch or a bad connection.

    The only way round lights, is the daylight MoT.
    Easier to fix the switch than remove all the lights! ;D

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  9. Re: Headlight MOT question 
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    What about the other way around? My full beam works but the flash switch must be gone! Will it pass?? :-/
     
     

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