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Does NY state have motorcycle inspection ?

Old Sep 27, 2019 | 11:00 AM
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Just checking for a bike sale
 
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Old Sep 27, 2019 | 11:04 AM
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They did yrs ago. I can't see them changing.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2019 | 11:04 AM
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Yes it does.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2019 | 11:10 AM
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If you are selling and the inspection is current, the new buyer can piggy-back on the prior inspection until it expires.
If you are selling and the inspection has expired, you receive a 10-day temporary waiver when you register with DMV which allows you to drive to an inspection facility without risk of driving an uninspected vehicle.
 

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Old Sep 27, 2019 | 11:22 AM
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To answer your question, Yes they have Yearly inspection in NYS for Motorcycles.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2019 | 11:24 AM
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Yes we do.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2019 | 11:38 AM
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I believe it is till only a safety inspection, not yet an emissions inspection. I fear is only a matter of time the those left leaning Politian's will pass a law requiring emissions testing, hell they already banned plastic straws and soon maybe chocolate milk in NYC schools.... arrrrrg.

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Im sure, anything bto get the money.Probably a good thing though.
 
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Yes, they check lights, brake pads and tire tread. That’s pretty much it.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2019 | 12:09 PM
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Yep, inspection is usually pretty quick around here. Here's what they look for (Generally, some places are more thorough than others)

https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/mv529b.pdf
 

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