Motorbike MOT in Milber

Milber is a residential area on the edge of Newton Abbot, with a nearby industrial estate and quick access to the A380. Households here often run a car for the school run and a van for work, and a motorcycle can be the quick option beside them.

We carry out MOT testing at Automaster, an independent garage at Longcombe Cross near Totnes. This page explains what a motorcycle test covers, what the results mean and how to avoid a failure you could have spotted yourself.

Spot it first: motorcycle MOT checks you can do at home

Many fails come down to simple things. A quick walk round the bike before the test can catch most of them, and it takes only a few minutes beside the front door.

• Lights, indicators and horn all working
• Tyres and wheels without damage
• Chain or belt condition
• Registration plate clean and readable
• Brakes operating smoothly

Class 1 and Class 2 motorbike MOT

A motorcycle up to 200cc is Class 1 and one over 200cc is Class 2. Tell us the make, model, registration and engine size, and we will confirm which class applies.

What a motorbike MOT result means

Defects are dangerous, major or minor, and advisories are noted separately. Dangerous means do not ride it until it is repaired.

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.