Motorbike MOT in Kingston

Life in Kingston means narrow, high-hedged lanes, and a machine that spends its year brushing past hawthorn, grit and the odd stone wall takes more punishment than most. When the MOT comes round, it is worth knowing exactly what the tester will be looking at. Riders from Bigbury, Ringmore, Modbury and Kingsbridge also ride to us.

We test motorcycles at Automaster, an independent garage at Longcombe Cross near Totnes. This page suggests how to prepare your bike and what happens whichever way the result goes.

Getting your motorcycle MOT-ready before you book

A short check at home can save a return trip. Walk round the bike and try everything the tester will try.

• Switch on lights and indicators, and press the horn
• Look over tyres and wheels for damage
• Check the chain, belt or shaft drive
• Make sure the registration plate is clean and readable

Which motorbike MOT class is yours?

Motorcycles up to 200cc are Class 1 and those over 200cc are Class 2. Give us the make, model, registration and engine size when you book, online or by phone, and we will confirm the class.

If your motorcycle MOT result is a fail

The tester grades defects as dangerous, major or minor, with advisories for things to watch. A dangerous defect means do not ride the bike until it is repaired.

We can repair MOT failures on site and retest the bike, so you are not sent to a second garage. Retest terms depend on the faults and timing, so ask when booking.