Motorbike MOT in Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot is a market town at the head of the Teign estuary with a racecourse and railway station, busy A380 and A382 junctions and a gateway to Dartmoor and Torbay. Bikes here cover commuter miles as well as moorland roads.

Automaster is an independent garage at Longcombe Cross near Totnes, and Newton Abbot riders bring motorcycles to us for MOT testing. This page covers the checks, the two classes and the steps if your bike fails.

What your motorbike MOT covers after commuting and moorland rides

Mixed use puts wear in several places, so the test works through the whole bike. It is worth checking tyres, chain or belt and brake feel before you book, and noting anything that has changed since last year, such as a new noise or a looser handlebar.

• Brakes and tyres
• Steering and suspension
• Chain, belt or shaft drive
• Lights, indicators and horn

Is my motorcycle Class 1 or Class 2?

Class 1 means up to 200cc and Class 2 means over 200cc. Send the make, model, registration and engine size with your booking, online or by phone, and we will confirm the class.

Motorbike MOT results, fails and retests

Each defect is graded dangerous, major or minor, and advisories may follow. A dangerous defect means the bike stays off the road until it is repaired.

Repairs after a fail can be done on site, with the bike retested afterwards. Retest terms depend on the faults and timing, so ask us.