Motorcycle MOT Test items 

a) Sitting on machine check:

1. All controls, switches and horn
2. Front suspension, forks, handlebars and head bearings

 

b) At the front of the machine check:

1. Front lights and indicators
2. Front brake master cylinder (if fitted)

c) Place the machine on its stand and raise front wheel check:

1. Steering, front forks and head bearings
2. Front brake and wheel bearings
3. Wheel and tyre condition

d) Lower front wheel and go to right side of vehicle and check:

1. Frame, VIN, seat and foot rest
2. Exhaust system
3. Final drive (if fitted to RHS of machine)
4. Rear wheel, tyre and brake

e) Raise the rear wheel and check:

1. Rear wheel, rear brake/components and tyre condition
2. Rear suspension and final drive

f) At the rear check:

1. Rear position lamp(s)/stop lamp(s)/reflectors and indicators
2. Rear suspension
3. Registration Plate

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g) On the left of the machine check:

1. Frame and foot rest
2. Exhaust system
3. Final drive (if fitted to LHS of machine)
4. Rear wheel, tyre and brake

 

h) At the front of the machine check:

1. Wheel alignment
2. Headlamp aim
3. Brake performance

 

If a sidecar is fitted it will also be examined in a manner specified by VOSA with respect to Security, Suspension, Wheel Bearings and Wheel Alignment.

 

© Punters Publishing Ltd 2009.

 

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