Practice question

If a motorcycle has only one indicator working, will it fail its warrant of fitness?

  1. No
  2. Yes
  3. Only if it is the left indicator
  4. Only if it is the right indicator

Answer: B — Yes

A motorcycle requires both front and rear indicators to be functioning correctly in order to pass its warrant of fitness (WoF). Indicators are essential for signaling intentions to other road users, enhancing safety on the road. If only one indicator is working, it indicates a fault in the signaling system, which can lead to dangerous situations if the rider needs to make a turn or change lanes. Therefore, having only one functioning indicator does indeed cause the vehicle to fail its WoF, as it does not meet the legal requirements for safe operation on the road.

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