Motorbike MOT in Loddiswell

Loddiswell lies in the River Avon valley, and the lanes heading towards Kingsbridge are narrow and steep. A motorcycle used on them every day leans on its brakes going down and its engine going up, so wear can build quietly until a test brings it to light.

At Automaster, our independent garage at Longcombe Cross near Totnes, we test motorcycles and can repair and retest after a failure. The page below walks through the test in the order you will meet it.

What is on the motorcycle MOT checklist for valley-lane riders?

Every test looks at the same core areas, whatever the bike. For riders on steep lanes, the brakes and suspension items are the ones worth a close look beforehand.

• Brakes and brake controls
• Steering and suspension
• Tyres and wheels
• Lights, indicators and horn
• Exhaust, drive chain or belt, frame, plate and VIN

When is a motorbike MOT due?

A motorcycle needs its first MOT three years after first registration, then once a year. You can test up to a month minus a day before the certificate expires and keep the same renewal date.

Class 1 is for bikes up to 200cc and Class 2 for those over 200cc. Give us the make, model, registration and engine size and we will confirm which applies.

Fails, advisories and retests after a motorbike MOT

Faults are graded dangerous, major or minor, and advisories flag things that are wearing. If a defect is dangerous, do not ride the bike until it is repaired.

We can carry out MOT failure repairs on site and retest the bike. Retest terms depend on the faults and timing, so ask when booking, which you can do online or by phone.