MSVA

Geoff May road-legal cyclekart

Rules for the "L7e" class MSVA test:

max. 15kW
max. 2m wide and 4m long
max. 450kg
rear axle can be solid, or with diff, or only one driven wheel, all are fine
must have brakes on all wheels
independent non-hydraulic handbrake
if a windscreen is fitted it must be safety glass and have washing/wiping provision
if doors are fitted they must latch securely etc.
need sidelights, headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazards, which must all be E-marked
sidelights must have visible telltale
indicators must have visible or audible telltale
headlight must have dip and main beam mode
a single central headlight is acceptable if the vehicle is less than 1.3m wide
need rear reflectors and rear number plate light
need at least 1 nearside and 1 offside rear-view mirror, which must provide "adequate" field of view
circular mirrors to have diameter between 94mm and 150mm
non-circular mirrors to be able to contain a 78mm diameter circle and not to exceed 120mm by 200mm
speedometer reading mph, illuminated, can't under-read
horn
no protruding sharp edges etc., must have at least 2.5mm radius within "prescribed zones"
throttle must self-close
exhaust not to exceed 99dB(A)
there is an emissions check
tyres must be marked road legal and appropriate speed/load rating
wooden chassis is OK
seatbelt only required if it has unladen weight over 250kg
no roll-over protection required
2 seats is allowed
need a mechanical device to positively lock the steering or transmission, or an electronic immobiliser
no requirement for mudguards on unbodied vehicles

This is the "L5e" class.

If you make it a three-wheeler then you lose the 15 kW power limit, and you can weigh up to 1000kg.

Main beam optional, hazards optional.