Motorbike MOT in Paignton

Paignton produces a lot of stop-start travel on sunny weekends. With the pier, the harbour and the zoo all pulling in visitors, vehicles spend long spells in queues, which is hard on brakes and clutches, and a rider feels that in the lever and the pedal.

Automaster is an independent garage at Longcombe Cross near Totnes, where we test motorcycles. Riders from Paignton, Torbay, Brixham, Churston and Totnes can use this page to understand the test before they come.

Queues and clutches: what the motorbike MOT covers

The test looks at the whole machine, not just the parts that queueing tires. We try to explain every result in plain English rather than leaving you with jargon.

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

Which class of motorcycle MOT and when?

Bikes up to 200cc are Class 1 and bikes over 200cc are Class 2. The first MOT is due three years after first registration, then every year.

You may test up to a month minus a day before expiry and keep your renewal date. Give us the make, model, registration and engine size when booking.

If your motorbike MOT is not a pass first time

Defects are graded dangerous, major or minor, with advisories alongside. If anything is dangerous, do not ride until it is repaired.

We can repair on site and retest, with terms depending on the faults and timing, so ask when booking. Book online or by phone.