Comments on: Do tractors have to pass an MOT if they're to be used on the public highway? http://www.farmalltractors.onlinefarmer.net/used-tractors/do-tractors-have-to-pass-an-mot-if-theyre-to-be-used-on-the-public-highway All About Farmall Tractors Tue, 04 May 2010 03:44:57 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Adacadus http://www.farmalltractors.onlinefarmer.net/used-tractors/do-tractors-have-to-pass-an-mot-if-theyre-to-be-used-on-the-public-highway/comment-page-1#comment-195 Adacadus Sun, 01 Mar 2009 10:36:59 +0000 http://www.farmalltractors.onlinefarmer.net/used-tractors/do-tractors-have-to-pass-an-mot-if-theyre-to-be-used-on-the-public-highway#comment-195 Generally, the answer is no. This is because they are agricultarul vehicles (although there are a few that are officially lorries, so do need one and have much more expensive insurance). It's the sort of issue that doesn't get pushed because farmers are so poor in this country.<br><b>References : </b><br>UG Engineer, farmer's son Generally, the answer is no. This is because they are agricultarul vehicles (although there are a few that are officially lorries, so do need one and have much more expensive insurance).

It's the sort of issue that doesn't get pushed because farmers are so poor in this country.
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]]> By: Hyper http://www.farmalltractors.onlinefarmer.net/used-tractors/do-tractors-have-to-pass-an-mot-if-theyre-to-be-used-on-the-public-highway/comment-page-1#comment-194 Hyper Sun, 01 Mar 2009 10:06:59 +0000 http://www.farmalltractors.onlinefarmer.net/used-tractors/do-tractors-have-to-pass-an-mot-if-theyre-to-be-used-on-the-public-highway#comment-194 No they don't. They simply don't come under the regs that are applied to other vehicles for MOT testing.<br><b>References : </b><br>I work for VOSA No they don't. They simply don't come under the regs that are applied to other vehicles for MOT testing.
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]]> By: UCANTCME http://www.farmalltractors.onlinefarmer.net/used-tractors/do-tractors-have-to-pass-an-mot-if-theyre-to-be-used-on-the-public-highway/comment-page-1#comment-193 UCANTCME Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:47:59 +0000 http://www.farmalltractors.onlinefarmer.net/used-tractors/do-tractors-have-to-pass-an-mot-if-theyre-to-be-used-on-the-public-highway#comment-193 No they do not.................<br><b>References : </b><br> No they do not……………..
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]]> By: Michael H http://www.farmalltractors.onlinefarmer.net/used-tractors/do-tractors-have-to-pass-an-mot-if-theyre-to-be-used-on-the-public-highway/comment-page-1#comment-192 Michael H Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:37:59 +0000 http://www.farmalltractors.onlinefarmer.net/used-tractors/do-tractors-have-to-pass-an-mot-if-theyre-to-be-used-on-the-public-highway#comment-192 No, if a tractor stays within the CPH area or within 5 miles of the farm gate and is mainly used off-road it does not need a formal MOT. However, is still needs to be road worthy and have insurance. In 2005 the UK government thought about introducing an MOT for tractors but the plans were removed. Poor tractor maintenance falls under the remit of the Health and Safety Executive Tractors must comply with PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations), in it its says "equipment must be maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair". In theory there is a scheme of roadside checks by VOSA but i've never seen one. You can get a free check from BAGMA ( the agri machine association ) but to be honest if you are in that group you are liekly to be a conscientious owner anyway. The HSE recommend annual vehicle checks and records to be kept.<br><b>References : </b><br>me: 2 tractors No, if a tractor stays within the CPH area or within 5 miles of the farm gate and is mainly used off-road it does not need a formal MOT.

However, is still needs to be road worthy and have insurance.

In 2005 the UK government thought about introducing an MOT for tractors but the plans were removed.

Poor tractor maintenance falls under the remit of the Health and Safety Executive

Tractors must comply with PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations), in it its says "equipment must be maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair".

In theory there is a scheme of roadside checks by VOSA but i've never seen one.

You can get a free check from BAGMA ( the agri machine association ) but to be honest if you are in that group you are liekly to be a conscientious owner anyway.

The HSE recommend annual vehicle checks and records to be kept.
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me: 2 tractors

]]> By: postie272000 http://www.farmalltractors.onlinefarmer.net/used-tractors/do-tractors-have-to-pass-an-mot-if-theyre-to-be-used-on-the-public-highway/comment-page-1#comment-191 postie272000 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:24:59 +0000 http://www.farmalltractors.onlinefarmer.net/used-tractors/do-tractors-have-to-pass-an-mot-if-theyre-to-be-used-on-the-public-highway#comment-191 It depends on the registration class, if it is registered as an Agricultural machine it does not need an MOT but the distance it can travel on roads is restricted, some other classes are also exempt form an MOT.<br><b>References : </b><br> It depends on the registration class, if it is registered as an Agricultural machine it does not need an MOT but the distance it can travel on roads is restricted, some other classes are also exempt form an MOT.
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