A man is due to face court after leading police on a pursuit at Cessnock.
Patrolling police noticed a trail bike without number plates being ridden along Wollombi Road just after 7.00pm on Monday, but the rider took off.
However, the chase didn't last long, with the bike running out of petrol in nearby Jurd Street.
Police say the 32-year-old rider from Cessnock has been refused bail to face Maitland Local Court on Tuesday charged with drive whilst disqualified and riding an unregistered and uninsured motorcycle.
