A motorcyclist who was caught without MOT and insurance has been forced to relinquish their vehicle.

The East Kestral unit of Halesworth Police noticed the motorcycle being ridden in Framlingham on Wednesday morning. 

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Following checks, officers found the rider had no insurance and no MOT.

They were issued with a traffic offence report and a notification was sent to DVLA.

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It was then discovered the vehicle also had no road tax.

The driver then decided the best course of action was to relinquish the motorcycle to be taken to a nearby scrap yard.