Decision No. 11/2003/QD-BKHCN on issuing Vietnamese Standards

Decision No. 11/2003/QD-BKHCN of the Ministry of Science and Technology promulgates 8 Vietnamese Standards related to technology and safety for motorcycles and motorbikes. These standards specify technical requirements and testing methods for parts such as exhaust pipes, valve covers, steel wheels, brake pedals, brake handles, brake cables, throttle cables, clutch cables, frames, and general safety requirements.

Document No.11/2003/QĐ-BKHCN
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Science and Technology
Signed byBùi Mạnh Hải — Thứ trưởng
Updated30/06/2026
SectorScience and Technology
FieldUncategorized
Issued date16/05/2003
Effective date18/06/2003
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 11/2003/QD-BKHCN of the Ministry of Science and Technology promulgates 8 Vietnamese Standards related to technology and safety for motorcycles and motorbikes. These standards specify technical requirements and testing methods for parts such as exhaust pipes, valve covers, steel wheels, brake pedals, brake handles, brake cables, throttle cables, clutch cables, frames, and general safety requirements.

Key points

  • The Ministry of Science and Technology → promulgates 8 Vietnamese Standards on technology and safety for motorcycles and motorbikes
  • The standards apply to parts such as exhaust pipes, valve covers, steel wheels, brake pedals, brake handles, brake cables, throttle cables, clutch cables, frames, and general safety requirements for motorcycles and motorbikes

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Ensuring quality and safety for motorcycles and motorbikes, reducing traffic accident risks.
  • Negative impact: May increase production costs for motorcycle and motorbike manufacturing enterprises.

❓ Frequently asked questions

To which types of vehicles does this standard apply?

The standard applies to two-wheeled motorcycles and motorbikes.

How many standards are issued in this decision?

Eight Vietnamese Standards are issued, including exhaust pipes, valve covers, steel wheels, brake pedals, brake handles, brake cables, throttle cables, clutch cables, frames, and general safety requirements.

When does this standard take effect?

This Decision takes effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

What technical requirements do these standards stipulate?

The standards stipulate technical requirements and testing methods for parts of motorcycles and motorbikes such as exhaust pipes, valve covers, steel wheels, brake pedals, brake handles, brake cables, throttle cables, clutch cables, frames, and general safety requirements.

Does this standard replace any other standard?

TCVN 5929: 2003 is the second revision and replaces TCVN 5929: 2001.

Full text

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Number: 11/2003/QĐ-BKHCN

Hanoi, May 16, 2003

 

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the issuance of Vietnamese Standards 

THE MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Pursuant to Decree No. 22/CP dated May 22, 1993 of the Government on the tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Environment (now the Ministry of Science and Technology);

Pursuant to the Ordinance on Product Quality dated December 24, 1999;
At the request of the Director General of the Standardization, Measurement, and Quality Control Department,

DECISION:

Article 1. Issuing the following 8 Vietnamese Standards:

1.

TCVN 7232: 2003

Motorcycles, scooters - Exhaust pipe - Technical requirements
and testing methods

2.

TCVN 7233: 2003

Motorcycles, scooters - Sprocket - Technical requirements and testing methods

3.

TCVN 7234: 2003

Motorcycles, scooters - Wheel rim - Technical requirements and testing methods

4.

TCVN 7235: 2003

Motorcycles, scooters - Brake pedal - Technical requirements and testing methods

5.

TCVN 7236: 2003

Motorcycles, scooters - Hand brake - Technical requirements and testing methods

6.

TCVN 7237: 2003

Motorcycles, scooters - Brake cable, throttle cable, clutch cable - Technical requirements and testing methods

7.

TCVN 7238: 2003

Two-wheeled motorcycles - Frame - Technical requirements and testing methods

8.

TCVN 5929: 2003

Two-wheeled motorcycles - General safety requirements and testing methods
Second review - Replaces TCVN 5929: 2001

Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette./.

 

Place of Receipt:
- Official Gazette;
- Department of Science and Technology;
- To be filed for record.

DEPUTY MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

 AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPUTY MINISTER

(Signed)

Bui Manh Hai

 

 

 

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