Inspection Manual (Motorcycle & Moped) - Vermont Department of ...

Procedure:
SECTION 9 – BODY ITEMS
Check for required body items, defective or dislocated parts and parts projecting from
vehicle.
Reject vehicle if:
1. Seats designed to carry more than one (1) person not equipped with handgrips and
footrests for passengers.
2. Fenders and mudguards broken, missing or of insufficient design. Front and rear
fenders must be equivalent to the manufacturer's original specifications.
3. Rear number plate bracket not securely fastened.
4. Obscured rear number plate.
5. Footrests for driver not securely mounted or of insufficient design or improper
location.
6. Seat not less than twenty-five inches (25”) above the level road surface, improperly
or insecurely attached.
7. Chain and belt guards not sufficient to prevent bodily contact and snagging of
clothing.
8. Vehicle stand fails to fold rearward and upward if it contacts the ground when the
vehicle is moving forward or fails to retract to the fullest point.
MDC 9.1