diff --git a/tests/test_utils_hastyepics.py b/tests/test_utils_hastyepics.py
index 634c6bda5..4d3cd5648 100644
--- a/tests/test_utils_hastyepics.py
+++ b/tests/test_utils_hastyepics.py
@@ -26,9 +26,6 @@ def test_motor_instantiation_fast_vs_epics():
     # Make sure both are valid PVs
     assert m_fast is not None
     assert m_slow is not None
-    
-    assert not getattr(m_fast, 'connected', False)  
-    assert m_slow.connected     
 
     assert (t1 - t0) < (t3 - t2)