As far as I'm aware, as there is no MOT for bikes, you can get away with an illegal home-build but manufacturers won't make an illegal bike to sell.
That douche probably made it himself, or got someone to do the work for him.
Rules are pretty strict https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules
Please see above
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As far as I'm aware, as there is no MOT for bikes, you can get away with an illegal home-build but manufacturers won't make an illegal bike to sell.
That douche probably made it himself, or got someone to do the work for him.