bikers did not pass it despite the obligation

The French Federation of Angry Bikers (FFMC), at the origin of a national boycott movement on technical inspections for two-wheeled vehicles over 50 cm³, welcomes in its latest press release its massive rejection by the users concerned.

Motorcyclists massively boycotted the technical inspection

Since April 15, 2024, technical inspection has become compulsory for motorcycles and scooters over 50 cm³ in France. However, an overwhelming majority of bikers refuse to submit to it: 80% of them, more precisely, did not comply. In total, 500,000 two-wheelers have been checked since April 2024, out of the 2.3 million in circulation. Bikers don’t mince their words. They denounce a punitive measure, too costly and inappropriate, highlighting their habit of maintaining their vehicles themselves and regularly.

In its press release, the FFMC welcomes the massive rejection of motorcyclists and the fact that this undermines the profitability of technical inspection centers. “ The control centers have invested in equipment and training. Without sufficient participation, these investments become difficult to make profitable. » The objective of the FFMC is unequivocal: to obtain a review or even a cancellation of this obligation. « This is a clear message: motorcyclists refuse to comply with an obligation which does not bring real added value in terms of road safety. » she adds.

The FFMC offers several alternatives

The FFMC proposes two alternatives to the government which could replace compulsory technical inspection: prevention campaigns adapted to two-wheelers and public financial aid to support motorcyclists in the regular maintenance of their vehicles.

But the government remains firm, recalling that this obligation arises from a European directive dating from 2014.

A calendar that follows the release dates

Technical inspection applies gradually depending on the year of vehicle registration:

• Registered motorcycles before 2017 must pass their inspection before the end of 2024 ;
• Those registered between 2017 and 2019 until the end of 2025 ;
• Vehicles put into circulation after 2022 must submit to it within five years.

Despite this progressive schedule, participation remains extremely low. The FFMC calls on bikers to continue the boycott, hoping that the lack of profitability pushes certain control centers to abandon their approvals.