The Single Vehicle Approval (SVA) scheme was introduced on 1 June 2001 for cars and extended on 31 March 2004 to apply to Light Goods Vehicles (LGV's). It is a pre-registration inspection for cars and light goods vehicles that have not been type-approved to British or European standards. The main purpose of the scheme is to ensure that these vehicles have been designed and constructed to modern safety and environmental standards before they can be used on public roads.
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The Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval (MSVA) scheme was introduced on 17 June 2003. It is a pre-registration scheme for motorcycles, three wheeled and light four wheeled vehicles that have not yet been type-approved to European standards. The main purpose of the scheme is to ensure that these vehicles have been designed and constructed to modern safety and environmental standards before they can be used on public roads.
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Single Vehicle Approval (SVA) / Motorcycle (SVA)