hi, ny townie 93 super xtra 2td failed mot. the headlights are faded yellow and emitting very little light.he said i need 2 new headkight units that are british type not japanesse . is he right or should i get a second opinion.also , if i do need them how much will they cost and who sells them? many thanks for any info, andy.

- (#103) andy, 7 Mar 05 14:53

Plastic lenses can indeed pit and yellow over time or with the use of the incorrect (overpower/ non UV-cut) bulbs. If it's the outside you can polish then with Tcut or similar, a bit of elbow grease will sort it. If it's the plastic itself gone opaque you're stuffed.

The beam pattern matches the Euro- standard regardless of the markings , so even if European light units *were* available they'd be no different.
If it was me I would be asking what the lamps failed on- lux level, pattern, aiming, or flare. If it's an intensity or flare issue it is quite possible that a polish of the lenses and a NEW pair of bulbs (preferably the +30% Xenon variety, but definitely NOT the coloured, coated variety...)will get you within spec.

Is this an MOT at a garage or are you in Northern Ireland, BTW?

- (#103) david miller, 7 Mar 05 15:44

im in liverpool, mot'd at garage.

- (#103) andy, 7 Mar 05 16:29

I brought a second hand set that were better than mine passed mot no problem, cost £40 pair look for scrapper with good lights.

:-)

good luck

or ebay?

- (#103) paul, 16 Mar 05 04:53