One in Three Motorcycles in Cyprus Fails Inspection

In Cyprus, 23,313 motorcycles have not been presented to authorized centers for mandatory inspections. Given that there are a total of 60,817 motorcycles in the country, this means that approximately one in three bikes has missed its required check-up.

According to Philenews, under current legislation, the registration of these 23,313 motorcycles has been automatically suspended. This results in consequences for anyone continuing to use these motorcycles on public roads.

A representative from the Department of Road Transport stated that of the 23,313 motorcycles summoned for inspection, 7,152 are banned from use. Owners must take these motorcycles for a technical inspection before they can be legally ridden.

However, not all motorcycles have been called for inspection yet; the process is carried out in stages. The inspection of the "first batch" was completed by mid-July, and subsequent batches are being scheduled.

Under the law, owners of motorcycles that have been registered for four years or more will automatically receive a notification requiring them to present their bikes for inspection.

Motorcycles that are not brought in for inspection are deemed unfit for use, and their registration is suspended.

Although a significant number of motorcycles have not been taken in for inspection, it is expected that the situation will gradually improve as owners become accustomed to the requirement, similar to the adaptation seen with car inspections.