13-04-2020, 11:18 AM
I too took my first M/C test on a 2 speed 98cc James Comet and failed for the same reason. The bowden cable operating the handlebar gear-change snapped and left me in top gear only. No excuse...
My first car test was in OV3398 my 31 saloon, just before MOT days. My mechanical skills were nil and the car was in appalling condition. The examiner walked around the 7 twice, noting the bald tyres etc, then tried to open the passenger door which was jammed due to the body sag. I forced it open for him and he sat on the torn seat and asked me to proceed. We got 200 yards when he asked me to pull over. "Do you normally get all this smoke coming from under the dashboard" he asked. " Oh yes" i quipped, "It's part of the character of the...". "I'm sorry Mr McGrath, we cant continue under such circumstances".
He got out, slammed the door shut and walked away.
My first car test was in OV3398 my 31 saloon, just before MOT days. My mechanical skills were nil and the car was in appalling condition. The examiner walked around the 7 twice, noting the bald tyres etc, then tried to open the passenger door which was jammed due to the body sag. I forced it open for him and he sat on the torn seat and asked me to proceed. We got 200 yards when he asked me to pull over. "Do you normally get all this smoke coming from under the dashboard" he asked. " Oh yes" i quipped, "It's part of the character of the...". "I'm sorry Mr McGrath, we cant continue under such circumstances".
He got out, slammed the door shut and walked away.