Revision question · Safety and your motorcycle

What's the most important reason to keep your motorcycle well maintained?

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To accelerate faster than other traffic

So the motorcycle doesn't struggle when carrying panniers

To keep the motorcycle roadworthy

So the motorcycle can carry a passenger

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To keep the motorcycle roadworthyThis was the right answer

Whenever you use any motorcycle on the road, it must be in a roadworthy condition. Regular maintenance should identify any faults at an early stage and help prevent more serious problems.

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Rule 89Highway Code rule · Roadworthiness is the primary purpose of maintenance; a maintained engine also reduces avoidable emissions and breakdowns.Keep exhaust emissions within limitsReviewed guidance summary · Roadworthiness is the primary purpose of maintenance; a maintained engine also reduces avoidable emissions and breakdowns.

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