Motorbike MOT in Churston

Churston sits between Paignton and Brixham, close to the steam railway line, and plenty of vehicles here spend their lives on the Brixham and Dartmouth roads. Short, stop-start journeys and salty air from the bay do their own quiet damage to brakes, exhausts and underbody parts.

Automaster tests motorcycles for riders in Churston and the surrounding Torbay villages. We are an independent garage at Longcombe Cross near Totnes, and the sections below cover the test, the classes and what comes after a fail.

Bay air and short trips: what a motorbike MOT looks at

Exhausts and brakes are among the parts that take the strain in conditions like these. The test also covers the rest of the machine, so it is a broad look rather than a single check.

• Brakes and exhaust
• Frame and fittings
• Tyres, wheels, steering and suspension
• Lights, indicators and horn
• Drive chain, belt or shaft, plate and VIN

Is my bike Class 1 or Class 2 for its motorcycle MOT?

Up to 200cc means Class 1, and over 200cc means Class 2. The first test falls three years after first registration, with a yearly test after that.

Send us the make, model, registration and engine size and we will confirm the class.

Failing a motorbike MOT: what next?

Results are graded dangerous, major or minor, plus advisories. A dangerous result means you should not ride until the bike is repaired.

Failure repairs can be done on site and the bike retested, though retest terms depend on the faults and timing, so ask when booking. Booking is possible online or by phone.