Motorbike MOT in Buckfastleigh

Life on the edge of Dartmoor means hills, moorland roads and a steady flow of visitors for the steam railway and the abbey nearby. Brakes work hard on the descents, and tyres and suspension take the bumps, which is the backdrop for any motorbike in Buckfastleigh.

Automaster, an independent garage at Longcombe Cross near Totnes, tests motorcycles and can follow up if the result needs work. This page sets out the test, the classes and what happens next.

Which parts does a Dartmoor-edge motorcycle MOT look at hardest?

The whole bike is inspected, but descents and bumps put the spotlight on a few areas. Nothing is left out, but it helps to know where wear tends to show first.

• Brakes
• Tyres and wheels
• Steering and suspension
• Lights, indicators and horn
• Chain, belt or shaft drive

When is a motorcycle MOT due?

A new motorcycle needs its first MOT three years after first registration, then every year. You can test up to a month minus a day early and keep the same renewal date. Riders who test early lose nothing and gain time to deal with any repairs.

Motorbike MOT classes and what happens after a fail

Class 1 is up to 200cc and Class 2 is over 200cc. Defects are graded dangerous, major or minor, and a dangerous one means do not ride the bike until it is fixed.

We can repair failures on site and retest, with terms depending on the faults and timing. Ask when you book online or by phone, and give us the make, model, registration and engine size.