Motorcycle technical inspection | Complete guide to get a motorcycle technical inspection

These days, with the increase in personal vehicles and the rise of traffic in large cities, the best means to escape traffic is a motorcycle! Additionally, parking motorcycles is much more convenient for riders compared to cars.

Therefore, the current motorcycle population in Iran is around 12 million! This is a significant number, and many of these motorcycles may lack proper technical maintenance and emit pollutants. Thus, motorcycle inspections can be a preventive measure to reduce air pollution in major cities.

Is motorcycle technical inspection mandatory?

As of 2023, in accordance with Article 2 and 5 of the Technical Inspection Law, driving vehicles without a valid technical inspection certificate is prohibited. Additionally, motorcycle owners are also required to obtain a valid technical inspection certificate. Therefore, all vehicle owners (without exception) must go to authorized centers to obtain a technical inspection certificate.

What motorcycles require technical inspection?

New motorcycles and motorcycles that are only 5 years old from the year of manufacture will not need technical inspection. In addition, if your motorcycle’s plate is old, you must first apply for a new plate and then get a technical inspection. For motorcycles with a 300cc engine or higher, due to traffic restrictions on the registration of these vehicles, it is not possible to issue a technical inspection.

Two serious reasons for not taking motorcycle technical inspection seriously, according to the traffic police:

Traffic guidance and driving cameras are unable to record motorcycle license plate numbers.

More than 90% of motorcycles in the country are carbureted. In these models, motorcycle owners manually adjust the fuel intake valve to pass pollution tests.

The need to obtain a technical inspection for license plate replacement:

All motorcycle owners who apply for license plate replacement must provide a motorcycle technical inspection certificate as one of the main documents for license plate replacement. If the motorcycle has an old plate, it is necessary to first apply for a new plate before receiving the technical inspection card. Because it is not possible to obtain a technical inspection with an old plate.

Technical Inspection Appointment for Motorcycles:

Unfortunately, there is no online system for scheduling technical inspection appointments for motorcycles. However, you can contact the desired technical inspection center and receive your telephone appointment to obtain the motorcycle technical inspection certificate with the least delay. Additionally, you can visit the technical inspection centers in person to undergo the motorcycle technical inspection.

Required Documents for Motorcycle Technical Inspection:

Motorcycle Card/Document
Form for Diagnosing External Defects (This form will be provided to you at the technical inspection center.)
Motorcycle Technical Inspection Fee

cost of motorcycle technical inspection

The cost of motorcycle technical inspection is 12,000 Tomans, and for re-inspection, a fee of 2,000 Tomans is applicable for the first time.

Stages of reviewing and obtaining the motorcycle technical inspection card:

During the technical inspection, the visual specifications of the motorcycle are initially examined. Then, the level of emissions from the exhaust gases is measured. The next stage involves testing the brakes and checking the tire pressure. Finally, if there are no issues, the motorcycle technical inspection card is issued. This card is valid for one year. The motorcycle technical inspection takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Inspecting the visual specifications of the motorcycle

The following items are checked during the visual inspection of a motorcycle:

Motorcycle lights:

The lights must have proper and bright illumination.

Frame breakage of the lights, burning, or dimness of the lamps is considered a technical fault. Also, the use of xenon lights is against the regulations.

Motorcycle mirrors:

The mirrors must be intact, adjustable, and provide a clear reflection.

Health of the rear wheel:

To test the health of the rear wheel, the condition of the shock absorbers and the alignment of the wheels with each other are measured.

Health of the rear wheel:

To test the health of the rear wheel, the health of the shock absorbers and the alignment of the wheels with each other are measured.

Front windshield of a motorcycle:

The front windshield of a motorcycle must be of standard dimensions, clear, and without breakage.

Non-smoking exhaust:

The motorcycle should not have blue smoke.

Silent exhaust:

To prevent noise pollution, this item is also checked.

Lack of guard and non-standard luggage rack

This is also considered in the visual inspection of the motorcycle.

Measurement of pollutants and brake testing of motorcycles:

In this stage, the amount of exhaust gas from the motorcycle exhaust is evaluated based on the type of motorcycle. In the pollution test, gases such as CO, HC, O2, and finally, lambda are examined. The output levels of these gases should be within the standard range.

The final stage in motorcycle technical inspection:

In the brake test, the power and speed of the brakes are examined. This evaluation is performed both manually and with the assistance of a device. Finally, the tire pressure is also measured.

The methods for checking the technical inspection will be as follows:

Inquiry through the Simfa website.
Inquiry through the command code *2008#.
Inquiry by sending the number 1 to the SMS system at 2008.

For each of the above methods, you must have the VIN code corresponding to the motorcycle.