Motorbike MOT in Buckfast

Buckfast is a village beside Buckfast Abbey and sees a lot of visitor traffic, with local vehicles sharing the road with it all year. Every motorcycle among them needs to be roadworthy, and that is the whole point of the MOT.

Our independent garage, Automaster, is at Longcombe Cross near Totnes, close to the A38 and the edge of Dartmoor, and we test motorcycles there. Here is a plain guide to the process for Buckfast riders.

What is checked in a motorbike MOT?

Inspectors work through the whole machine, from the controls to the rear plate. Because visitors share the roads here all year, a clean result is reassuring for everyone.

• Lights, indicators and horn
• Brakes and tyres
• Wheels, steering and suspension
• Exhaust and frame
• Registration plate and VIN

Motorcycle MOT classes explained

Class 1 means up to 200cc, Class 2 means over 200cc. Send us your make, model, registration and engine size and we will confirm which applies. That keeps the booking simple for riders who are unsure where their machine sits.

After the motorbike MOT: advisories, fails and retests

Results come back as dangerous, major or minor defects, plus advisories. Dangerous means no riding until repaired. Repairs can be carried out on site and the bike retested, though terms depend on the faults and timing, so ask when booking by phone or online. We aim to explain any result in plain language rather than leave you guessing.