Sam250 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 (edited) I'm a fairly new rider of a Yamaha YBR 125. I, perhaps incorrectly, understand the UK lighting requirements like this: there be must be some rear illumination which keeps the licence plate lit at all times, and a rear brake light that activates when either brake is engaged. Recently at night a motorist pulled up to me at a red light to tell me my rear lights are out. Sure enough when I checked I found the headlight will always come on with the ignition but there is no always running light at the rear, only a brake light that shines red backwards and white downwards toward the licence plate, and a red reflector. When I took off the light cover I found there was only one bulb (and socket) for the rear of the bike (the cover is red on the back and clear underneath). This isn't what I was expecting, because surely I can't have a running light and a brake light with this set up. But I am quite new to motor vehicles and if I am misunderstanding something I hope somebody will guide me. I am most concerned that it is not legal to ride on UK roads without rear illumination. And if it is, am I going to keep getting hailed by well intentioned motorists, as happened a second time already! Edited January 10, 2015 by Sam250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 its a dual filament bulb replace it and see if a new one works if you look in the bulb you will see the two filaments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam250 Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 The more you know! Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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