Classes of mopeds and motorcycles
There are two classes of mopeds:
- mopeds with two wheels (LA). See if this is your moped.
- mopeds with three wheels (LB). See if this is your moped.
There are three classes of motorcycles:
- motorcycle (LC). See if this is your motorcycle.
- motorcycle and sidecar (LD). See if this is your motorcycle.
- motor tricycle (LE). See if this is your motorcycle.
Requirements for mopeds (Classes LA and LB)
| Vehicle has to meet standard if made on or after... | What sort of standard? | Under what legislation? |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2006 | Headlamps Stop lamps |
Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004 |
| 1 January 2006 | (if fitted) Daytime running lamps Forward-facing position lamps Front fog lamps High-mounted stop lamps Rear fog lamps Rearward-facing position lamps Reversing lamps |
Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004 |
| 27 February 2005 | Installation standard for lighting on this class of vehicles OR fitting requirements in Lighting Rule* |
Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004 |
| 1 October 2002 | Light-vehicle brakes | Land Transport Rule: Light-vehicle Brakes 2002 |
| 1 January 1996 | Direction indicators | Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004 |
| 1 January 1992 | Rear reflectors | Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004 |
| *The number, position and performance of lighting equipment on vehicles manufactured after 27 February 2005 must meet EITHER an installation standard OR the relevant requirements in 3.3, 4.3, 6.3, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 8.3 and 9.3 of Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004. | ||
Need to know more?
See the full list of vehicle standards.
Other moped requirements
You must register and license your moped - though you don't need to get a regular warrant of fitness inspection. As of 1 July 2011 your moped must be entry certified when first put on the road in New Zealand.
Taking your moped on the road?
See our advice on how to stay safe when using your moped.
Motorcycle requirements (Classes LC, LD and LE)
| Vehicle has to meet standard if made on or after... | What sort of standard? | Under what legislation? |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2006 | Headlamps Registration-plate illumination lamps Stop lamps |
Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004 |
| 1 January 2006 | (if fitted) Daytime running lamps Forward-facing position lamps Front fog lamps High-mounted stop lamps Rear fog lamps Rearward-facing position lamps Reversing lamps |
Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004 |
| 27 February 2005 | Installation standard for lighting on this class of vehicles OR fitting requirements in Lighting Rule** |
Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004 |
| 1 October 2002 | Light-vehicle brakes | Land Transport Rule: Light-vehicle Brakes 2002 |
| 1 October 2002 | Tyres and wheels* | Land Transport Rule: Tyres and Wheels 2001 |
| 1 January 1996 | Direction indicators | Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004 |
| 1 January 1992 | Rear reflectors | Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004 |
| * You may fit tyres that meet New Zealand standards to your vehicle after it arrives in the country. **The number, position and performance of lighting equipment on vehicles manufactured after 27 February 2005 must meet EITHER an installation standard OR the relevant requirements in 3.3, 4.3, 6.3, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 8.3 and 9.3 of Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004. |
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Need to know more?
See the full list of vehicle standards.
Other motorcycle requirements
Your motorcycle has to be entry certified when it first arrives in New Zealand.
You must register and license your motorcycle and take it for regular warrant of fitness inspections.
Taking your motorcycle on the road?
See our advice on how to stay safe when using your motorcycle.
Examples of motorcycles in New Zealand
| Vehicle make | Vehicle model | Class |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | F650 | LC |
| DUCATI | MONSTER | LC |
| HARLEY DAVIDSON | ROAD KING | LC |
| HONDA | CBR1100 XX; CT; VT | LC |
| HYOSUNG | GV; GT | LC |
| KAWASAKI | KL; ZZR; ZXR; EX; ZX | LC |
| KTM | EXC | LC |
| SUZUKI | LS650; GSF; VL800; AN125; GSXR; DR650SE; SV1000; SJ125; GS; VL250 | LC |
| TRIUMPH | SPEEDMASTER; SPRINT; DAYTONA | LC |
| YAMAHA | SX-4W; FZR | LC |
