Motorbike MOT in South Knighton

South Knighton is a small rural hamlet on country lanes in the Newton Abbot area. People here depend on their vehicle for almost every journey, so a motorcycle failing its MOT can disrupt a whole week.

This page explains how motorcycle testing works at Automaster, our independent garage at Longcombe Cross near Totnes, and how to arrive prepared so the test is a formality rather than a worry. Riders from Heathfield, Liverton and Abbotskerswell come to us as well.

Avoiding a week without your bike: motorcycle MOT timing

The test can be done up to a month minus a day before the certificate expires, with the renewal date unchanged. Testing early leaves room for repairs while the old certificate is still valid. A first MOT falls three years after first registration, then yearly.

What the motorbike MOT inspects

The tester checks the whole machine on the day. The MOT is a snapshot of roadworthiness, not a service.

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

Class 1, Class 2 and what a failed motorcycle MOT means

Class 1 is up to 200cc and Class 2 is over 200cc, so give us the make, model, registration and engine size. Failures are graded dangerous, major or minor, and a dangerous defect means the bike stays off the road until repaired. We can repair on site and retest; ask about terms when you book online or by phone.