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When must you notify the licensing authority?

Why this is the answer

The licensing authorities hold the records of all vehicles, drivers and riders in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. They need to keep their records up to date and you must notify them if any aspect of your health affects your ability to ride your motorcycle.

Why the other answers don't fit

A
When your insurance is due for renewal — Insurance renewal is a matter for your insurer; the licensing authority is not involved.
C
When you intend to take your motorcycle abroad on holiday — Taking the machine abroad on holiday does not change anything on your licence record.
D
When you wish to renew your motorcycle's MOT certificate — The MOT is booked with a testing station, and the result reaches the database without you.

Where this comes from

  • Riding: the essential skills — section 2
  • The Highway Code — rule 90 , rule 92 , page 142

Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.

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