Former Top Gear star James May settled a legal issue on Thursday morning regarding a complaint brought forward by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
The presenter resolved the matter through an out-of-court settlement at Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court this morning.
Mr May had been facing prosecution brought by the DVLA concerning his vintage Suzuki GT750 motorcycle, a machine now half a century old.
According to prosecutors, the 63-year-old broadcaster did not ultimately appear before magistrates, with the case being settled before reaching trial.
James May has settle the issue out of court
| PAThe charge against the west London resident related to keeping a vehicle that allegedly did not comply with insurance requirements.
The specific allegation centred on events from July 17 last year, when May was accused of keeping his orange Suzuki motorbike without proper insurance coverage in place.
The DVLA brought the prosecution against the broadcaster, who resides in west London, for failing to ensure the vintage two-wheeled vehicle met the necessary insurance standards.
Earlier reports had suggested the case involved a classic car, though court documents confirmed the matter actually concerned the five-decade-old Japanese motorcycle.
James May is best known for his work on Top Gear and The Grand Tour | PA The Suzuki GT750, known for its distinctive orange colouring, had been the subject of the insurance compliance charge that prompted today's court appearance.
Mr May had been scheduled to face trial over the allegation before the settlement was reached outside the courtroom.
The presenter made his way to the courthouse on a bicycle this morning, sporting an orange shirt and coat that matched the colour of the motorcycle at the centre of the legal dispute.
The broadcaster was photographed securing his bike outside the building before heading inside to address the matter.
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James May worked alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond on Top Gear and The Grand Tour | GETTYDespite travelling to Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court in person, the Grand Tour presenter ultimately avoided standing before the bench after reaching a resolution with prosecutors beforehand.
The settlement meant the case concluded without a formal court hearing taking place.
The TV personality became a household name through his twelve-year stint presenting Top Gear on the BBC, where he appeared alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond from 2003 until 2015.
The trio developed a reputation for their love of classic vehicles during their time on the motoring programme.
Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond hosted BBC's Top Gear until 2015 | GETTYFollowing their departure from the BBC show, all three went on to front The Grand Tour together.
Recent comments from the programme's producer Andy Wilman have fuelled speculation about a potential reunion.
Speaking on the DRIVETRIBE YouTube channel when Mr Hammond asked whether the group might collaborate again, Mr Wilman responded: "Why not?
"I think it would be as natural as anything if it happened. It would absolutely be as natural as anything. It would be the easiest thing in the world."