VMM Software

The Testers Manual

How to use this manual

 

Section 1  Lighting equipment, stop lamps, reflectors and direction indicators 

Front and rear position lamps, rear registration plate lamps, rear fog lamps
Headlamps
Stop lamps
Rear reflectors
Direction indicators and hazard warning devices
Headlamp aim
Audible Warning (Horn)

Section 2 Steering (including suspension)

Steering control
Steering system
Power steering
Suspension- general
Front Suspension, wheel bearings and driveshafts
Rear Suspension and wheel bearings
Shock absorbers
Section 3 Brakes
Parking brake lever mechanism and Assosiated Mountings
Hand operated brake control valves
Service brake control
Anti-lock braking system
Mechanical brake components
Hydraulic, air and vacuum systems
Brake performance
Method of calculating brake performance
Examples of latest type ministry and manufacturers plates
Brake efficiency tables

Section 4 Tyres (including roadwheels) 

Tyres
Roadwheels

Section 5 Seat belts

Seat belts

Section 6 Body and Structure

Vehicle Structure, Body Security and Condition
Doors and Seats
Registration plates and VIN details
Load security, spare wheel and Carrier
Speed Limiters

Section 7 Fuel and Emissions: 

Exhaust system
Fuel system
Exhaust Emissions- Spark Ignition
Exhaust Emissions- Compression Ignition
Section 8 Drivers View of the Road 
Mirrors
Wipers and Washers
Windscreen
Bonnet
Section 9 Motor Tricycles and Quadricycles

1. Lighting

2. Motorcycle Derived Steering / Suspension Systems
3. Brakes
4. Tyres
5. Seat Belts
6. Body and Structure
7. Emissions
8. Drivers View of the Road
Appendix B :  
Vehicle Identification Numbers
Appendix C: 
Structural Integrity and Corrosion

Issue Date 10th January 2005