Motorcycle Safety Inspection MTO

Service Description

Ensure your motorcycle is safe and road-ready. In Ontario, a motorcycle safety inspection is a thorough check of your bike’s key components to confirm it meets the province’s minimum safety standards. A passing inspection earns you a Safety Standards Certificate (SSC) – a document required by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to register the motorcycle in your name and put plates on it . This inspection is typically mandatory whenever you: Buy or sell a used motorcycle privately. (If you’re transferring ownership to a new owner, the bike must pass a safety inspection first in most cases . The only exception is a transfer between spouses or certain family, but for regular private sales an SSC is needed to plate the bike.) Bring in a motorcycle from out-of-province. (Any bike imported from another province or country must be inspected to meet Ontario standards before it can be registered here .) Re-license a bike that was unfit or rebuilt. (If a motorcycle was previously branded “salvage” and rebuilt, or if it was marked unfit due to an accident or long-term storage, it needs to pass an inspection to be deemed roadworthy again .) What Does a Motorcycle Safety Inspection Cover? During a motorcycle safety inspection, a licensed technician will go through a comprehensive checklist (outlined in Ontario Regulation 611, Schedule 6) to ensure every safety-related component of your bike is in good working order. We’ve broken down the checklist into an easy-to-read overview below. Our DriveON-certified inspectors will check: Body & Frame: All required parts that came with the bike must be present and secure. This includes fenders, mudguards, and footrests – they should be securely mounted in their original positions . The seat must be attached firmly so it stays in place while riding . We verify there are no dangerous sharp edges or protruding parts on the bike that could cut or injure (for example, jagged bodywork or levers) . Any covers or compartments (such as side covers or battery boxes) have to latch properly so they don’t fly open . We also inspect the frame for damage: no cracks, bends, or improper repairs are allowed that might weaken the structure . If the frame was repaired (e.g. welded), it must be done correctly and safely. Additionally, if your motorcycle originally had a chain guard, it must be in place and secured (no removing it for style – it’s needed to keep clothing or debris out of the chain) . The drive chain & sprockets... much more