this is a letter i got from vosa for all the people that need to know about a daylight mot.
it has been confirmed that you do not need a rear brake light and any other lights for daytime riding and for it to pass a daytime mot (full mot certificate but with advisarys)
the only thing needed is a horn and reg plate thats it nothing else.
proof is below
Dear Samir,
Thank you for your e-mail enquiry dated 4th May 2010, concerning daytime MOT's.
A daylight MOT would require a motorbike to have a horn and a rear registration plate.
The testing guidelines state that motorbikes can be exempt from having lamps tested if they meet the following criteria:-
machines which have neither front nor rear position lamps, or have such lamps permanently disconnected, painted over or masked that are:- - only used in daylight hours
- not used in times of serious reduced visibility
The following items/lamps are not required to be tested in order for a MOT to pass a daylight MOT test as long as they meet the criteria above.
- Front and Rear position lamps
- Headlamps
- Stop Lamps
- Rear Reflectors
- Direction Indicators
VOSA can only advise on MOT standards queries. For information on the legal requirements you will need to address your enquiry to the Department for Transport, as they deal with the Construction and Use Regulations and Road Law.
The Department for Transport can be telephoned on 0300 330 3000, or you can visit their website at www.dft.gov.uk for further contact information.
I hope this information has assisted you with your enquiry, but if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us again.
Kind Regards,
Robert Evans
VOSA Contact Centre
Operations Directorate
Tel: 0300 123 9000