Did you read what was said? in the answer I gave with regards to legality The post and original question was about the tread depth. It was not about cuts, bulges or anything else as I stated, it was simply asking the question about tread depth and was specifically for 49cc machines. If it has cuts, bulges, cords showing or anything like that, then it becomes a defective tyre under the legislation and is a different issue. But for the purpose of the tread, it is legal. I qualified it with ©Nothing in paragraph (1)(g) applies to a motorcycle with an engine capacity which does not exceed 50 cc. Paragraph (1)(g) relates to the tread depth and pattern. Beg to differ your honour, but you asked in the first post if it was legal or illegal, not about tread depth etc? "Following on from the thread about tyre mix, I thought you might enjoy thinking about this one. 49cc Moped. Is this tyre legal or illegal? Remember I know the answer so I don't need the regulations and law thrown at me nor the moral rights and wrongs of riding on a tyre like this I thought for those of you less experienced, you might enjoy debating it and the question is quite simple. Legal or illegal?"