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Motorcycle certification and Roadworthy RWC

Taverner Motorsports Brisbane offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure that your motorcycle is fully certified and compliant with all road regulations. We understand the importance of safety and legality when it comes to riding a motorcycle, and we are dedicated to providing our customers with the peace of mind that comes with knowing their bike is fully compliant.

As part of our commitment to safety and compliance, we offer Safety Certificates for all motorcycles.

At Taverner Motorsports Brisbane, we understand the importance of safety when it comes to purchasing a used motorcycle. That’s why we strongly recommend that you ensure there’s a current Queensland safety certificate displayed before making your purchase.
 
A safety certificate is a legal requirement in Queensland, and it identifies the authorised inspection station (AIS) that has issued the certificate. It must be displayed on the motorcycle from the time it’s offered for sale. This means that if you’re buying a used motorcycle, you need to check that there is a current safety certificate on display.
 
If you’re selling a registered motorcycle in Queensland, it’s also important to obtain and display a safety certificate from the moment you offer the motorcycle for sale. At Taverner Motorsports Brisbane, we can help you obtain a safety certificate quickly and easily. Our experienced and qualified team can carry out a thorough inspection of your motorcycle and issue a safety certificate that meets all the necessary legal requirements.
 
Don’t take any chances when it comes to the safety of your motorcycle. At Taverner Motorsports Brisbane, we’re committed to providing our customers with the highest level of service and ensuring that their motorcycles are safe and roadworthy. Contact us today to book your safety certificate inspection and have peace of mind knowing that you’re riding a safe and legal motorcycle on the roads of Queensland.
 
Please contact us directly at (07) 3148 5288, so we can assist you with your enquiry.

Queensland Safety Certificates

These certificates are required by law for any motorcycle that is being registered or transferred on sale, and attest that the motorcycle meets minimum safety standards. We partner with technicians who are fully qualified to perform safety inspections and issue Safety Certificates, ensuring that your motorcycle is safe and roadworthy.
 
We also provide vehicle certifications for all modifications that we undertake, from Big wheel kits and frame mods to turbo and supercharger kits and anything in between. Our team includes a contracted engineer who is responsible for ensuring that all modifications are fully compliant with Australian Design Rules (ADR) and meet all certification requirements. This means that you can be confident that any modifications we make to your motorcycle will be fully certified and legal, ensuring that your motorbike is street legal and compliant for both registration purposes and insurance.
 
For ground-up builds, we can undertake full Individual Compliance Vehicle (ICV) compliance, ensuring that your motorcycle meets all ADR requirements for new vehicles. This is essential for anyone looking to build a custom motorcycle modification from the ground up, and it involves ensuring that every aspect of the motorcycle, from the engine to the brakes to the lights, meets ADR standards.
 
We are committed to providing our customers with the highest level of service and expertise when it comes to motorcycle certification and compliance. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and let us help you ensure that your motorcycle is fully certified and roadworthy.

FAQs

Some of our most commonly asked questions are answered here. For other queries please contact us directly, so our team can assist you.

Taverner wants to remind you the importance of ensuring your motorcycle is safe for the road and the key points about Queensland safety certificates:

  • A safety certificate is a must-have for anyone looking to sell or transfer registration of their motorcycle.
  • The certificate is issued after a minimum safety standard inspection has been passed.
  • A safety certificate covers essential components that affect the safe operation of the motorcycle, including tyres, brakes, steering, suspension, rust or damage, and lights.
  • Displaying a valid safety certificate not only offers buyers better protection but also ensures vehicles being offered for disposal or re-registration are safe, reducing the likelihood of crashes caused by defective vehicles.

The experienced technicians we partner with are fully trained to carry out safety inspections and issue safety certificates for your peace of mind. Whether you’re buying or selling a motorcycle, we’re here to assist you every step of the way.

In Queensland, a Safety Certificate and a Roadworthy Certificate refer to the same thing. The certificate verifies that a vehicle meets the minimum safety standards set by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads at the time of inspection. The Safety Certificate is required by law to be obtained and displayed for vehicles being offered for sale, transferring registration, or when registered in another state or territory and re-registered in Queensland.

As a responsible seller, it’s your duty to obtain and display a safety certificate on any registered motorcycle that you intend to sell, from the moment you list the vehicle for sale online, place it in public offering, or ride it while displaying a sale sign (e.g. For Sale – Phone 1234 5678). Note. You’re required to obtain and display a safety certificate on a registered motorcycle when it is being offered for sale, even if you plan cancelling the registration when the motorcycle’s sold.

A safety certificate is issued after a minimum safety standard inspection, covering crucial components that could affect the vehicle’s safe operation, including the tyres, brakes, steering, suspension, rust or damage, and lights. By displaying a safety certificate, you offer buyers better protection and ensure that the motorcycle being offered for disposal or re-registration is safe, significantly reducing the likelihood of accidents caused by defective vehicles.

If you’re purchasing an unregistered second-hand or interstate registered motorcycle, keep in mind that the motorcycle must undergo a safety inspection and obtain a safety certificate as part of the Queensland pre-registration process, unless exempt.

To comply with the regulations, the safety certificate must be displayed in a prominent location, such as the front forks or guard. At Taverner Motorsports, we can assist you with obtaining a safety certificate to ensure that your motorcycle is safe and compliant with Queensland laws.

Failure to display a Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads Safety Certificate on the motorcycle from the time it’s first offered for sale can carry an on-the-spot fine penalty of $550.

At Taverner Motorsports, we want to ensure that our customers are well-informed about the regulations regarding safety certificates for motorcycles. While safety certificates are vital, there are certain instances where the certificate isn’t really needed. If your motorcycle meets certain exemption criteria, you may not need to obtain a safety certificate. 

Some situations where you may be exempted when transferring a vehicle, include: 

  • being in an exempt area, 
  • a beneficiary of a deceased estate, 
  • transferring between spouses, including separated spouses, or 
  • in remote locations. 

However, if you plan on selling a motorcycle for parts, it must be de-registered prior to offering it for sale. It’s important to note that motorcycles that are unregistered or being traded between licensed motor dealers are also exempt from needing a safety certificate. 

We would like to note that a safety certificate is different from a pre-purchase inspection, which serves as the mechanical reliability or condition of the vehicle. If you have any further questions regarding safety certificates or other motorcycle-related inquiries, please don’t hesitate to reach out to one of our friendly teams.

To obtain a safety certificate, you must take your motorcycle to an approved inspection station. At Taverner Motorsports, we partner with a company offering mobile inspection and can provide you with a safety certificate. Our trained inspectors will thoroughly check your motorcycle to ensure it meets the required safety standards and issue you with a safety certificate upon completion.

The validity of a safety certificate depends on who’s selling the motorcycle:

  • Licensed motor dealers: safety certificates are valid for up to 3 months or 1000km (whichever comes first) from the date of issue.
  • Other sellers: safety certificates are valid for up to 2 months or 2000km (whichever comes first) from the date of issue.

A safety certificate can be used to register an unregistered motorcycle and transfer its registration, as long as it’s within the time and distance limits specified above. However, a new safety certificate is required for each sale or transfer, even if it’s within the allowed time and distance limits. A single safety certificate cannot be used for multiple transfers.

Safety certificates are valid for different durations depending on who is selling the vehicle. 

  • For private sellers, the safety certificate is valid for 2 months or 2000km (whichever comes first) from the date of issue.
  •  For licensed motor dealers, the safety certificate is valid for 3 months or 1000km (whichever comes first) from the date of issue.
A safety certificate inspection failure can be frustrating and time-consuming, especially when the faults identified are minor and could have been easily fixed beforehand. To ensure your motorcycle passes the safety certificate inspection on the first try, it’s recommended that you familiarise yourself with the Code of Practice – Vehicle Inspection Guidelines provided by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads. While the inspection process may be subjective and guidelines may differ from inspector to inspector, following the guidelines thoroughly can help you identify and fix any potential issues prior to the safety certificate inspection. This can save you time and money, and ensure the safety of your motorcycle. Click HERE to access the guidelines.

At Taverner Motorsports, we try to keep costs affordable while ensuring the highest quality service. Please contact us at 1800 697 433 to obtain a quote for your inspection.

If your motorcycle fails a safety or roadworthy inspection, the inspector will provide you with a list of the reasons for the failure. You will then need to have the necessary repairs made to your vehicle to ensure that it meets the required standards. Once the repairs have been completed, you can have your vehicle re-inspected to obtain the necessary certificate. We can assist you with the repair and re-inspection process to help you get back on the road as soon as possible.