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Vehicle Approval Test Manuals

VOSA publications can be ordered from enquiries@vosa.gov.uk using the following forms: Publications & DVD Order Form (PDF)Adobe PDF Document

Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval Manual

£30.00

Motorcycle SVA GuideAdobe PDF Document

A guide to the Single Vehicle Approval Scheme for Non-Type Approve Motorcycles, Three Wheelers and Light Four Wheelers

Single Vehicle Approval Inspection Manual

£37.00

Single Vehicle Approval Scheme (SVA 5)Links to another website.

Information and guidance explaining the Single Vehicle Approval Scheme, and the processes involved.

How to Import Your Vehicle Permanently into Great Britain (P 15)Links to another website.

This booklet explains the procedures for importing, licensing and registering vehicles purchased outside Great Britain.

Technical Standards Explanations

VOSA have formalised procedures for examiners to request further clarification of the MSVA & SVA Inspection Manuals to give a more detailed explanation or interpretation where required. They are published here as ‘Technical Standards Explanations’ They do not alter the content of the SVA Inspection Manual but give a more detailed explanation or interpretation where required.

MSVA

IM 06 Hard Wired HeadlampsAdobe PDF Document

IM 06 Moped Registration Plate LampsAdobe PDF Document

IM 08 Handlebar Lever EndsAdobe PDF Document

IM 10 Sidemount Registration PlatesAdobe PDF Document

IM 14 ChainguardsAdobe PDF Document

SVA

00 Foreword

Foreword - Removal of Seats - Goods Vehicle DefinitionAdobe PDF Document

05 Seat Belts & Anchorage's

IM5 Belt Bracket and Bolt - Direction of LoadingAdobe PDF Document

09.1 Lighting - Signalling Mandatory

IM9.1 Lamps Checked with Steering Straight etcAdobe PDF Document

09.1 Lighting - Signalling Mandatory

IM9.1 Disabling Lamps - Workshop EquipmentAdobe PDF Document

13 Exterior Projections

IM13 Temporary Fixings - Windows etcAdobe PDF Document

16.5 Brakes: Performance

IM16.5 Brake Distribution Test - Amateur Built Vehicle with ABSAdobe PDF Document

16.5 Brakes: Performance

IM16.5 Load Sensing Valve - Test as PresentedAdobe PDF Document

17 Noise

E17 Alternative Silencers and PipesAdobe PDF Document

22 Manufacturers Plates

Design Weights - Acceptable Evidence 22 08Adobe PDF Document

Annex Standard Non-Eurpoean Comparable Standards

Other Standards Annex - Chrysler USA and GM Hummer compliance with FMVSS 3Adobe PDF Document

Page last updated: 20/08/2008