Revision question · Safety and your motorcycle

What will be the benefit of having your motorcycle engine properly maintained?

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It will have lower wind resistance

It will have lower exhaust emissions

It will reduce your insurance premiums

It will reduce your journey times

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It will have lower exhaust emissionsThis was the right answer

A badly maintained engine will emit more exhaust fumes than one that's correctly serviced. This is damaging to the environment. The engine will also use more fuel.

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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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