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MOT your motorbike at Customized Choppers

We can MOT your motorcycle for £29.65 or £37.80 with a sidecar. To book in use the section below or call us on 01620 820377.

You can read DVSA�s quick guide about getting an MOT for more information about how the test works at https://www.gov.uk/getting-an-mot

If you would like to know more about the MOT test and what we check, click the button below.

What do we test?

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About the MOT Test

Your motorcycle�s MOT will take typically 30-45 minutes. You are not allowed in the MOT area itself but are free to watch the MOT being performed on CCTV from a designated viewing area nearby.

An examiner will need to drive your motorbike into the MOT bay and onto the test equipment - this includes a roller to test the brakes.

Once your MOT is completed, you will either be issued with:-

A pass certificate - This may or may not include some advisories (such as rear tyre low on tread). An advisory lets you know that some items need attention very soon, but were satisfactory at the time of the test.
A refusal of an MOT certificate - This will tell you why your motorbike failed the test (such as brake pads need replaced). You have a certain amount of time to have the vehicle repaired and we will re-test the vehicle free of charge within this time subject to an appointment.

If your motorcycle fails its MOT you can take your vehicle away if your MOT certificate is still valid, provided the motorcycle is not considered to be in a dangerous condition. Alternatively we will be happy to repair the defect for you.

If your MOT has run out, you can only use your vehicle to take this to have the failed defects fixed and for a pre-arranged MOT test appointment.

In both cases, your vehicle still needs to meet the minimum standards of roadworthiness at all times or you can be fined.

Remember for serious defects an MOT failure overrides any existing MOT that may still be valid. If you�re caught riding a motorcycle in a dangerous condition or with no MOT, you could face a fine of up to �2,500, a driving ban and three penalty points.

MOT Retest

You only need a partial retest if you leave the vehicle at the test centre for repair and it�s retested within 10 working days. There�s no fee for this.

Taking it back for a retest the next working day? You won�t have to pay again if you take it back to the same test centre before the end of the next working day for a partial retest on most minor defects.

Taking it back for a retest within 10 working days? You�ll only need a partial retest if you take the vehicle from the test centre for repairs and take it back within 10 working days. You can be charged a partial retest fee for this.

How much does it cost?

A motorcycle MOT test costs �29.65 and the test is exempt from VAT.

A motorcycle with sidecar MOT test costs �37.80 and the test is exempt from VAT.

What does a Motorcycle MOT entail?

The information below tells you about what we will be checking during the test (source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, published 21 May 2015).

The MOT tests some important items on your motorcycle to check that they meet the legal standards. It isn�t the same as having your vehicle serviced and doesn�t check its general mechanical condition. The test doesn�t cover the condition of the:

engine
clutch
gearbox

You can read DVSA�s quick guide about getting an MOT for more information about how the test works.

Motorcycle parts tested in the MOT

These are some of the important parts of your motorcycle that will be checked in the MOT.

When should you get an MOT?

The MOT test checks that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards.

You must get an MOT for your vehicle by either the third anniversary of its registration or the anniversary of its last MOT, if it�s over 3 years old.

What is the earliest date you can get an MOT and retain the renewal date?

An MOT lasts for a year. The date it runs out is printed on the last pass certificate. You can get an MOT up to a month (minus a day) before it runs out and keep the same renewal date. For example, if the MOT runs out on 20th March, you can bring it for a test from 21st February and still retain the 20th March renewal date if it passes.

What if the MOT has run out?

You can�t drive your vehicle on the road if the MOT has run out. You can be prosecuted if caught. The only exceptions are to drive it to or from somewhere to be repaired and/or to a pre-arranged MOT test. We must have the vehicle booked in our Repairs or MOT diary with your full registration for you to be covered while travelling to our workshop.

Can you still get vehicle road tax if the MOT has nearly expired?

Your MOT test certificate must be valid on the date when the tax is due to start. For example, if your MOT runs out on the 29 March you won�t be able to get road tax valid from 1 April until your vehicle has passed a MOT test. It can take up to 2 days for MOT information to be updated, so you might not be able to tax your vehicle immediately after it passes its test.

What about classic motorcycles, do they need a MOT?

Motorcycles registered before 1 January 1960 do not require a MOT. However, you must still keep it in a roadworthy condition.

So what does an MOT entail?

The below information tells you about what must be checked:

Lights

These will be inspected to check:

their condition
that they work properly
that they�re secure
that the headlamp(s) are the correct colour
the rear lights, indicators and reflectors
The headlamp(s) will also be checked to see if the aim is correct.
Steering and suspension
These will be inspected to check:
- their condition
- that forks, handlebars, grips mountings, head bearings, swinging arm, shock absorbers and damping effect etc are secure and work properly