Motorbike MOT in Bigbury

Bigbury sits close to Bigbury-on-Sea and Burgh Island, so in summer the lanes fill with visitors and a good many local vehicles spend time crawling in queues. Come winter, the same machines are often left on the drive until the MOT date creeps up. Riders from Ringmore, Kingston, Bantham and Thurlestone come to us as well.

Automaster is an independent garage at Longcombe Cross near Totnes where motorcycles are tested. Here is how a bike that has sat idle should be prepared, and how the test and any retest work.

Motorbike MOT after a winter on the drive

A bike that has sat for months can have problems that were not obvious when it was last ridden. Before you book, give it a look over and try the controls.

• Do the lights, indicators and horn all work?
• Do the brakes feel normal front and rear?
• Are the tyres and wheels in good order?
• Does the chain, belt or shaft drive look healthy?

Class 1 and Class 2 motorcycle MOT explained

Class 1 covers motorcycles up to 200cc, and Class 2 covers those over 200cc. Tell us the make, model, registration and engine size so we can confirm the class when you book online or by phone.

Motorcycle MOT fail, repair and retest for a Bigbury bike

Results are graded dangerous, major or minor, and advisories flag items to keep an eye on. If the tester finds a dangerous defect, the bike should stay off the road until it is repaired.

We can repair on site and retest. The retest terms depend on the faults and timing, so ask us when you book.