Motorbike MOT Manual

Find out what MOT testers have to cheack when completing an MOT on a Motorbike. Find out what the reasons for failure are on each secion of the MOT Test




Lighting and Signalling Equipment




1. Front and Rear Position Lamps
2. Headlamps
3. Stop Lamps
4. Rear Reflectors
5. Direction Indicators
6. Headlamp Aim and Wheel Bearings
7. Audible Warning



Steering and Suspension
1. Steering Controls
2. Steering System
3. Front Suspension and Wheel Bearings
4. Rear Suspension and Wheel Bearings
5. Wheel Alignment (Solo Machines)

Brakes

1. Brake Controls
2. Brake Systems
3. Brake Performance



Tyres and Wheels

1. Tyres
2. Wheels


 Sidecars

1. Security
2. Suspension and Wheel Bearings
3. Wheel Alignment


Body and Structure

1. Condition of Structure
2. Seats, Footrests and Transmission
3. Registration Plates and Vehicle Identification Number


Exhaust systems

1. Exhaust System
2. Fuel System