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older motorcycles can pass the ULEZ test
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A Yamaha RD350 that was first registered in April 1985 has gained ULEZ exemption, thanks to its incredibly low NOx. It proves older motorcycles can easily meet ULEZ emissions requirements.

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ULEZ motorcycle checker chaos
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In a five-minute telephone call recorded by a Biker & Bike reader, Transport for London proves it has failed to set up a properly functioning system for dealing with low-polluting

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motorcycle emissions test
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Many older, pre-Euro 3 bikes can avoid the daily £12.50 ULEZ charge by taking an emissions test for motorcycles. Here are the details.    It’s a little-known fact that many

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List ULEZ exempt motorcycles
AdviceCampaignsLife on bikes

The table below is a list of the pre-Euro 3 (2007) motorcycles that we know have gained an exemption from the London ULEZ charge. Transport for London’s ULEZ scheme exempts

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Fuel prices rising
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Research reveals that at a time when wholesale costs are going down prices and profits at the pump have leapt up. The FairFuelUK campaign has released figures showing that forecourt

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ULEZ legal challenge
CampaignsLife on bikes

Transport for London may be charging compliant motorcycles £12.50 a day to ride in central London, even though they meet emissions standards. London’s new ULEZ, which came in to force

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motorcycles are passing the ULEZ exemptions
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Owners are proving their pre-2007 (Euro 3) motorcycles are exempt from London’s daily £12.50 ULEZ charges. Don’t sell your older motorbike just yet. Ever since it became clear that anyone

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Police drivers
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For the second time, the Emergency Response Drivers (Protections) Bill has failed to get a second reading to become law, meaning police drivers using new ramming tactics can still face

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motorcycle insurance renewal premiums
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A new probe by the insurance industry regulator will lead to the practice of unfairly increased motorcycle insurance renewal premiums coming to an end. The UK motor insurance industry has

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Ride to Work Week
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The motorcycle industry body MCIA is encouraging bikers to persuade car driving friends to switch to bikes and #CommuteHappy during Ride to Work Week. The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) has

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