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Hi, new to the scene but very impressed with what I<ve read and wonder if anybody has an answer to this.

We,ve bought a german left hand motorhome and the mot is due soon .Does the speedo HAVE to be in mph and if so does any body sell stick on decals that would just go over the existing figures.

Ta

Thanks for all replies, yes it has had an english MOT but  wondered if things have changed ,generally speaking I,m usually unlucky in such matters. Will see what happens in 7 weeks when MOT is due and will post results for any more "natterers " like me !

Hello

I think you will find the speedo has to MPH this can be done with a sticker over the top, but the mileometer can read in KPH.This has always been the case on the imported bikes I have had.

Colin 

there was talk of changing us UK to kph,but all went quiet.as said before it is possible it will have to be in MPH for the MOTprobably the cost of changing all the signs.

I have had my Hymer for 3 months and it has already had an MOT. The next is due in March. The speedo is in KPH.

I read somewhere that the reverse & fog lights need to be swapped around, although mine hasn't.

Chris

Oh yes and no problem with the previous owners MOT so hoping that I won't have a problem either I don't really see why it should cause a problem as long as you stick to the correct limit.  I.e no - I'm sorry I was speeding but I couldn't understand my speedo. LOL

There is no problem with speedometers reading in KPH for an MOT, if fact you don't need a speedo to pass the test and the new computerised system will not allow a fail on this and will override a mechanic who did try and fail it and issue a certificate.

You are right about the fog light it must be on the offside of the vehicle.