When originally instituted in 1960 by the then Ministry of Transport, the test applied to vehicles over ten years old. As of 2006, it applies to most road vehicles over three years old, including motorcycles. Ambulances, taxis, and passenger vehicles with nine or more seats need testing after one year, while "limited use" and agricultural vehicles are exempt from test altogether.
The list of items tested has been continually expanded over the years. Recently a sophisticated exhaust gases emissions test has been introduced for vehicles with internal combustion engines - the required standard varies depending on the age and type of the engine. Motorcycles and older vehicles are only required to pass a visual emissions check.
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