Motorbike MOT in Ermington

Ermington lies in the River Erme valley, and getting in and out means narrow country roads. Many residents commute towards Ivybridge and Plymouth, so a bike spends time on tight lanes and then on faster roads. Riders also come to us from Modbury, South Brent and Kingston.

Automaster is an independent garage at Longcombe Cross near Totnes, and we test motorcycles there. This page covers what the test looks at, how the classes differ and what happens if your bike does not pass first time.

What does a motorcycle MOT check on a valley commuter bike?

The tester works through the whole machine, from the controls you use every day to the structure underneath. A bike that alternates between lanes and faster roads gets looked at on all of these points.

• Lights, indicators and horn
• Brakes, front and rear
• Tyres and wheels
• Steering and suspension
• Chain, belt or shaft drive, exhaust, frame, plate and VIN

Class 1 or Class 2: which motorbike MOT do you need?

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

Motorcycle MOT failures: repairs and retests

Defects are graded dangerous, major or minor, and the tester may add advisories. A dangerous defect means the bike should not be ridden until it is repaired.

If your bike fails, repairs can be done on site and the bike retested. Retest terms depend on the faults and timing, so ask when booking.