# Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2013 on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles (Text with EEA relevance), Annex IV

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Timetable for the application of this Regulation in respect of type-approval
Point
Description
(Sub-)category
New types of vehicles obligatory
Existing types of vehicles obligatory
Last date of registration of compliant vehicles
1.
Application of delegated act on environmental and propulsion performance requirements, items as listed in Annex II (A)
1.1.
Test type I, tailpipe emission test after cold start
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1.1.1.
Test cycle
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1.1.1.1.
Test type I, ECE R 47 test cycle
L1e, L2e, L6e
1.1.2017
1.1.2018
31.12.2020
1.1.1.2.
Test type I, ECE R 40 (with extra urban driving cycle if applicable)
L5e-B, L7e-B, L7e-C
1.1.2016
1.1.2017
31.12.2020
1.1.1.3.
Test type I, WMTC, stage 2
L3e, L4e, L5e-A, L7e-A
1.1.2016
1.1.2017
31.12.2020
1.1.1.4.
Test type I, revised WMTC based test cycle
L1e-L7e
1.1.2020
1.1.2021
1.1.2.
Test type I, tailpipe emission limits
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1.1.2.1.
Euro 4: Annex VI A1
L1e, L2e, L6e
1.1.2017
1.1.2018
31.12.2020 ; for L2e-U and L6e-B: 31.12.2024
1.1.2.2.
Euro 4: Annex VI A1
L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e
1.1.2016
1.1.2017
31.12.2020 ; for L3e-AxE and L3e-AxT 31.12.2024
1.1.2.3.
Euro 5: Annex VI A2
L1e-L7e
1.1.2020 ;
for L2e-U, L3e-AxE, L3e-AxT and L6e-B: 1.1.2024
1.1.2021 ;
for L2e-U, L3e-AxE, L3e-AxT and L6e-B: 1.1.2025
1.2.
Test type II, emissions test at (increased) idle/free acceleration
1.2.1.
Test type II, emissions test at (increased) idle/free acceleration
L1e, L2e, L6e
1.1.2017
1.1.2018
1.2.2.
Test type II, emissions test at (increased) idle/free acceleration
L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e
1.1.2016
1.1.2017
1.3.
Test type III, zero crankcase gas emissions
1.3.1.
Test type III, zero crankcase gas emissions
L1e, L2e, L6e
1.1.2017
1.1.2018
1.3.2.
Test type III, zero crankcase gas emissions
L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e
1.1.2016
1.1.2017
1.4.
Test type IV, evaporative emissions
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1.4.1.
Fuel tank permeability test
L1e, L2e, L6e
1.1.2017
1.1.2017
1.4.2.
Fuel tank permeability test
L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e
1.1.2016
1.1.2016
1.4.3.
SHED test procedure
L3e, L4e, L5e-A, L7e-A
1.1.2016
1.1.2017
1.4.4.
SHED test procedure
L6e-A
1.1.2017
1.1.2018
1.4.5.
SHED test limits, Annex VI (C1)
L3e, L4e, L5e-A, L7e-A
1.1.2016
1.1.2017
31.12.2020
1.4.6.
SHED test limits, Annex VI (C1)
L6e-A
1.1.2017
1.1.2018
31.12.2020
1.4.7.
SHED test or fuel permeation test, pending study results referred to in Article 23(4) and (5)
L1e-A, L1e-B, L2e, L5e-B, L6e-B, L7e-B, L7e-C
1.1.2020
1.1.2021
1.4.8.
SHED test limits, Annex VI (C2), pending study results referred to in Article 23(4) and (5)
L1e-L7e
1.1.2020
1.1.2021
1.5.
Test type V, durability testing (3)
1.5.1.
Euro 4 durability mileage, Annexes VII (A) and (B)
L1e, L2e, L6e
1.1.2017
1.1.2018
31.12.2020
1.5.2.
Euro 4 durability mileage, Annexes VII (A) and (B)
L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e
1.1.2016
1.1.2017
31.12.2020
1.5.3.
Euro 5, durability mileage, Annexes VII (A) and (B)
L1e-L7e
1.1.2020
1.1.2021
1.6.
A test type VI has not been attributed
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1.7.
Test type VII, greenhouse gas emissions/fuel or energy consumption determination and reporting
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1.7.1.
Test type VII, greenhouse gas emissions/fuel or energy consumption determination and reporting
L1e, L2e, L6e
1.1.2017
1.1.2018
1.7.2.
Test type VII, greenhouse gas emissions/fuel or energy consumption determination and reporting
L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e
1.1.2016
1.1.2017
1.8.
Test type VIII, OBD environmental test
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1.8.1.
OBD stage I functional requirements
L3e, L4e, L5e-A, L7e-A
1.1.2016
1.1.2017
31.12.2020
OBD stage I environmental test procedure (test type VIII)
OBD stage I environmental test thresholds, Annex VI (B1)
1.8.2.
OBD stage I functional requirements including any operating mode which significantly reduces engine torque
L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e
1.1.2020
1.1.2021
31.12.2024
OBD stage I environmental test procedure (test type VIII)
OBD stage I environmental test thresholds, Annex VI (B1)
1.8.3.
OBD stage I functional requirements including any operating mode which significantly reduces engine torque
L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e
1.1.2024
1.1.2025
OBD stage I environmental test procedure (test type VIII)
OBD stage I environmental test thresholds, Annex VI (B2)
1.8.4.
OBD stage II functional requirements with the exception of catalyst monitoring
L3e (except L3e-AxE and L3e-AxT), L4e, L5e-A, L7e-A
1.1.2020
1.1.2021
31.12.2024
OBD stage II environmental test procedures (test type VIII)
OBD stage II environmental test thresholds, Annex VI (B1)
1.8.5.
OBD stage II functional requirements,
L3e (except L3e-AxE and L3e-AxT), L4e, L5e-A, L7e-A
1.1.2024
1.1.2025
OBD stage II environmental test procedures (test type VIII),
OBD stage II environmental test thresholds, Annex VI (B2)
1.9.
Test type IX, sound level (3)
1.9.1.
Sound level test procedure and limit values Annex VI (D)
L1e, L2e, L6e
1.1.2017
1.1.2018
1.9.2.
Sound level test procedure and limit values ( 3 ), Annex VI (D)
L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e
1.1.2016
1.1.2017
1.9.3.
UNECE regulations Nos 9, 41, 63, 92 and limits of Annex VI (D)
L1e-L7e
1.9.4.
UNECE regulations Nos 9, 41, 63, 92 and associated new limit values proposed by the Commission
L1e-L7e
1.10.
Propulsion performance tests and requirements regarding maximum design vehicle speed, maximum torque, maximum continuous rated or net power and maximum peak power
1.10.1.
Propulsion performance tests and requirements
L1e, L2e, L6e
1.1.2017
1.1.2018
1.10.2.
Propulsion performance tests and requirements
L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e
1.1.2016
1.1.2017
2.
Application of delegated act on vehicle functional safety requirements, items as listed in Annex II (B) (3)
2.1.
Application of delegated act on vehicle functional safety requirements, items as listed in Annex II (B) (3)
L1e, L2e, L6e
1.1.2017
1.1.2018
2.2.
Application of delegated act on vehicle functional safety requirements, items as listed in Annex II (B) (3)
L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e
1.1.2016
1.1.2017
2.3.
Annex VIII, enhanced safety features (3)
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2.3.1.
Automatic switching-on of lighting
L1e-L7e
1.1.2016
1.1.2016
2.3.2.
Safe cornering device (differential or equivalent)
L1e-L7e
1.1.2016
1.1.2017
2.3.3.
Advanced Brake Systems, obligatory fitting
L3e
1.1.2016
1.1.2017
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3.
Application of delegated act on vehicle construction requirements, items as listed in Annex II (C1) ( 3 )
3.1.
Application of delegated act on vehicle construction requirements, items as listed in Annex II (C1) ( 3 )
L1e, L2e, L6e
1.1.2017
1.1.2018
3.2.
Application of delegated act on vehicle construction requirements, items as listed in Annex II (C1)( 3 )
L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e
1.1.2016
1.1.2017
4.
Application of implementing act on administrative requirements
4.1.
Application of implementing act on administrative requirements
L1e, L2e, L6e
1.1.2017
1.1.2018
4.2.
Application of implementing act on administrative requirements
L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e
1.1.2016
1.1.2017

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2013/168/annex/IV (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2013-168/annex-IV
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