About the New York Vehicle Inspection Program (NYVIP2)New York State (NYVIP2) inspections include a check of on-board diagnostic system (OBDII) on non-exempt vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) less than 8,501 pounds and that aremodel year 1996 or newer gas-powered vehiclesmodel year 1997 or newer diesel-powered vehiclesInspections also include the currentsafety inspectiongas cap check (gas-powered vehicles only)visual inspection of emission control devices (for gas-powered vehicles only)Licensed inspection stations use (NYVIP2) equipment to monitor the on-board diagnostic