Motorbike MOT in St Marychurch

St Marychurch is a Torquay suburb with a historic village centre on a hill above Babbacombe, and the residential roads around it are steep. A motorbike here spends a lot of time braking on the way down and working in low gears on the way up, so wear tends to show early.

Automaster is an independent garage at Longcombe Cross near Totnes, and we test motorcycles for riders from St Marychurch, Ellacombe, Newton Abbot and the villages nearby. This page explains the test, the two classes, and what to do if your bike does not pass.

What does a motorcycle MOT check on a hilly route?

The test looks at the whole machine, but steep roads put extra strain on a few areas. Brakes and the parts that connect them to the wheels deserve a look before you book, as do the tyres and the chain or drive.

• Front and rear brake operation
• Tyres and wheels
• Steering and suspension
• Chain, belt or shaft drive
• Lights, indicators and horn

Class 1 or Class 2 motorbike MOT?

Class 1 covers motorcycles up to 200cc and Class 2 covers anything over 200cc. When you book, tell us the make, model, registration and engine size so we can confirm the class for your bike.

Failed your motorbike MOT? Repairs and retest

Defects are graded dangerous, major or minor, and the report may also list advisories. A dangerous defect means the bike should not be ridden until it is repaired.

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