Weird inspection question

[twilightx]

Hey everyone,

I figured I'd ask this question for riders closer to home (Massachusetts riders), hoping someone has the answer. Basically, I went to get an inspection and failed due to a leaky fork seal. I checked the slip much later on and it said I failed because of breaks, so it looks like it was entered wrong in the system.

It's almost past the 20 day limit but I'm intending on selling the bike. Is this going to be an issue for the next person who owns the bike? Or when the bike gets registered to a new owner does all the old paperwork just clear out? I want to make sure I get it straight so if the new owner goes to get it registered they don't complain to him about the wrong thing. What are your thoughts? Thanks!

[schleppy]

I have a feeling it may carry over in MA now that they do computer inspections (or at least enter stuff into a central computer). I'm not 100% sure though.

No matter what, I'd fix whatever is wrong with the bike before you sell it. Either that or make it abundantly clear to the new owner that something is wrong with it when you sell it.

[twilightx]

No doubt I said it wouldn't pass for the seal...I just don't want him to come up to the inspection station and get hassled.

If I do fix it, do I have to go back to the same inspection place? I'd hate to take another half-day from work to get it done, but whatever needs to happen to make it right for the next owner...

[drop]

If I do fix it, do I have to go back to the same inspection place? I'd hate to take another half-day from work to get it done, but whatever needs to happen to make it right for the next owner...

if you paid for the inspection already, you can return to the same place once more for a retest at no cost or go to a different shop and pay the normal fee again.

[twilightx]

I didn't even pay, they just failed me and they didn't ask for money. That's why this is so strange...

[03Worc9R]

If you paid and he entered it into computer they will know to check for the problem.

If he was a nice guy and failed you and then just sent you off, no worries.

[twilightx]

I got a paper, so it looks like it's in the system even though I didn't pay anything. But that's where it gets messy - he said fork seal, but the paper says brakes. I guess I could replace the brakes anyhow but it seems superfluous if it clearly looks like it's within the operational range.

[03Worc9R]

I guess you could try a different shop and if they say anything, tell them you replaced the brake pads with used ones, lol.

[DaveZX6r]

If your brakes are functioning and pads are within limits it doesn't matter what he wrote, they will just make sure they recheck them. If they pass your good. Fix the leaky seal and take it back or don't and write on the bill of sale that the bike is sold as is with a leaking fork seal blah blah.

[Jim]

if sold in and to someone in MA that will be regsitering, the seller is responsible for guarenteeing that bike passes a safety inspection. where the buyer may not take it to civil court to make you pay, but you are responsible for fixing it. plus the fact that you already know before selling it, makes it seem more of a scumbag move to sell in that condition.

[twilightx]

You're misinterpreting what I'm trying to figure out...

- The shop said I needed a new fork seal
- The RMV paper that he gave me says I need new brakes!

I want to make sure that whoever I sell the bike to doesn't have to do an unnecessary brake job because it was put wrong. I'm fully willing to do the job myself, but if the inspector said seal but put down brake, you can see how confusing that would be.

I'm not trying to mislead anyone at all, I want to do right by the next owner. Full discloser will be given, not ducking it.

[OreoGaborio]

well if the brakes ARE good and SHOULD pass inspection, don't do anything to em

Just fix the seal, bring it back, say the brakes are good, have them check again and get your sticker.

[twilightx]

Sounds like the best course of action. This way nobody has to worry...Thanks for the advice!

[03Worc9R]

I worked for a small used car lot. In MA if it is a private sale it is not required to have it be able to pass inspection.

If you have a dealers license and are selling it has to be able to pass.

[cdseven95]

I worked for a small used car lot. In MA if it is a private sale it is not required to have it be able to pass inspection.

If you have a dealers license and are selling it has to be able to pass.

Not true look in to lemon-aid law.... BS law IMO....



btw not that my motorcycle has a reason to fail but the place I go to ... (harley type shop in MA) never even looks at it... Bring reg inside.. He asks me for the mileage and give me the sticker and I am on my way...

[03Worc9R]

Interesting, I guess I always just believed what I was told when I worked there and never cared to know whether it was true or not. That's good to know, thank you.

[RandyO]

Not true look in to lemon-aid law.... BS law IMO....



btw not that my motorcycle has a reason to fail but the place I go to ... (harley type shop in MA) never even looks at it... Bring reg inside.. He asks me for the mileage and give me the sticker and I am on my way...

lemon aid law does NOT require that a vehicle pass inspection, it allows the buyer to void the transaction
its up to the buyer if he/she wants to keep the vehicle it's his choice

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=ocatermi..._law&csid=Eoca

The Massachusetts Lemon Aid Law allows you to void or cancel a motor vehicle contract or sale if your vehicle fails to pass inspection within seven days from the date of sale AND if the estimated costs of repairs of emissions or safety related defects exceed 10% of the purchase price. (M.G.L. c. 90 §7N) This law applies to both dealer and private party sales of cars and motorcycles purchased for personal or family use. Dealers must display your Lemon Aid rights by putting a sticker on the left front window of each used car at the time of delivery.