Motorbike MOT in Torbay

The English Riviera stretches around Tor Bay, taking in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. Hills, seafront traffic and heavy summer visitor numbers make for demanding riding, and demanding use is exactly what an annual MOT is meant to catch up with.

Automaster serves riders across Torbay from Longcombe Cross near Totnes, where this independent garage tests motorcycles. If the test finds something, one garage can look after the test, the fix and the retest.

What a Torbay motorcycle MOT inspects

A good way to prepare is to know the list. The test is a snapshot of roadworthiness on the day, so a bike with a long, hilly summer behind it is worth a proper look.

• Brakes
• Tyres and wheels
• Steering and suspension
• Lights, indicators and horn
• Exhaust, drive, frame and registration plate

Class 1 and Class 2 motorbike MOT dates

Up to 200cc is Class 1; over 200cc is Class 2. The first test is due three years after first registration, then yearly.

You can test up to a month minus a day before the certificate expires and the renewal date stays the same.

Repairs and retests after a motorbike MOT

Defects are graded dangerous, major or minor, with advisories. A dangerous defect means the bike should not be ridden until repaired.

We can repair on site and retest, and retest terms depend on the faults and timing, so ask when booking. Please give the make, model, registration and engine size when you book online or by phone.