Motorbike MOT in Ellacombe

Ellacombe is a residential district of Torquay, with steep terraced streets close to the harbour and town centre. A bike that is parked on a slope and moved only a short distance each day can end up with sticking brakes, a flat battery and uneven tyre wear.

Our garage is at Longcombe Cross near Totnes, where Automaster tests motorcycles for riders in Ellacombe, St Marychurch, Paignton and Newton Abbot. Below you will find what the test covers, how the classes differ and what happens after a fail.

Motorcycle MOT for bikes that do short runs

Short trips and slope parking are hard on a motorbike. Before the test it is worth checking that both brakes release cleanly, that the tyres wear evenly and that the battery still runs the lights, indicators and horn properly.

• Brakes that release cleanly after being applied
• Even tyre wear and sound wheels
• Lights, indicators and horn
• Registration plate and VIN

How the motorbike MOT classes split

Class 1 is for motorcycles up to 200cc, and Class 2 is for those over 200cc. Send us the make, model, registration and engine size when you book and we will confirm which applies.

Timing a motorbike MOT and what a fail means

A new bike needs its first MOT three years after first registration, then yearly. Results are graded dangerous, major or minor, with advisories on top, and a dangerous defect means no riding until it is put right.

If the bike fails, repairs can be done on site and it can be retested. Ask about retest terms when you book online or by phone.