Motorcycle Roadworthy Certificates (R.W.C.)

We are a licensed vehicle tester for Victorian motorcycle roadworthy certificates. (RWC). A RWC is current for a 30 day period from the date of issue. What is important to remember is that a RWC is issued from an inspection or testing perspective, which mainly covers major safety related items and is not a check of the overall mechanical reliability or general condition of the motorbike.

We can carry out your motorcycle roadworthy testing and perform any services required to get your bike up to standard so that you can get your certificate. We are happy to answer any questions you have about this process.

If your motorcycle passes a roadworthy test the first time, we can approve it immediately. If it doesn’t pass you have 7 days to carry out the required repairs and re-inspection.

Call us to book in your roadworthy certificate on 03 9729 0000

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Registering a motorcycle in Victoria

To be allowed on public roads in Victoria, a motorcycle must be registered. If your registration has expired by less than 3 months, you can still renew your vehicle’s registration.

A motorcycle is a 2 wheeled motor vehicle and includes a motorcycle with a trailer, forecar or sidecar attached.

A motorcycle can be registered as a:

  • Standard motorcycle
  • Recreational motorcycle, or
  • farm motorcycle (“farm bike”).

Different eligibility and conditions apply to farm and recreational motorcycle registration.

Standard motorcycle registration eligibility

A motorcycle can be registered in the name of an individual or a corporation (company or incorporated association).

Individuals:
To register your motorcycle, your age must be at least 17 years and 9 months.If you are a minor, your car can be registered in someone else’s name (e.g. a parent, guardian or sibling) until you reach the minimum age. To operate a motorcycle, you must be the holder of an appropriate motorcycle learner permit or licence. Learner and probationary riders are only allowed to ride motorcycles approved for novice riders under the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS). For more information view our Motorcycle licence and learner permit restrictions page.

Corporations:
A company or incorporated association can have a motorcycle registered in its name. Companies have an Australian Company Number (ACN). Incorporated associations will not have an ACN but may be incorporated in a number of ways e.g. through an Act of Parliament or by Royal Charter. They may include organisations such as hospitals, municipal councils or trade unions.Who cannot register a motorcycle, a motorcycle cannot be registered in a business name, trading name or the name of an unincorporated group. If the motorcycle is owned by an unincorporated body, multiple people or an emergency response organisation (e.g. SES, CFA or municipality vehicles), an individual may be nominated as the registered operator.

Recreation motorcycle eligibility and conditions

Minimum construction requirements, all recreational motorcycles must have the following:

A rear vision mirror fitted to the right hand side, brakes fitted to both wheels, capable of working independently if one brake fails, one head lamp, one rear red tail lamp, one rear red brake lamp, one rear white number plate lamp, silencing device which restricts the noise level to 94 dBA or less, an appropriate horn or warning device wired into the motorcycle’s electrical system, a chain guard that protects the rider from the front chain sprocket.

Farm motorcycle eligibility and conditions

To be allowed on public roads in Victoria, a motorcycle must be registered.

If your registration has expired by less than 3 months, you can still renew your vehicle’s registration.

A motorcycle is a 2 wheeled motor vehicle and includes a motorcycle with a trailer, forecar or sidecar attached.

A motorcycle can be registered as a:

  • Standard motorcycle
  • Recreational motorcycle, or
  • farm motorcycle (“farm bike”).

Different eligibility and conditions apply to farm and recreational motorcycle registration.