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What should you do when you tow a trailer with your motorcycle?

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Make sure the motorcycle also has a sidecar

Make sure the trailer weighs more than the motorcycle

Make sure the trailer is fitted with brakes

Make sure the trailer isn't more than 1 metre (3 feet 3 inches) wide

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Make sure the trailer isn't more than 1 metre (3 feet 3 inches) wideThis was the right answer

A motorcycle towing a small trailer must have an engine of at least 125 cc: exactly 125 cc meets this minimum. The trailer must be no wider than 1 metre, and its loaded weight must not exceed 150 kg or two-thirds of the motorcycle’s kerbside weight, whichever is lower. Check the other towing, marking and licence requirements before riding.

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Check motorcycle and trailer limitsReviewed guidance summary · The maximum width is one metre; the corrected explanation uses at least 125 cc rather than incorrectly excluding exactly 125 cc.

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