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Everyone who uses a vehicle on the road

is required to keep it in a roadworthy condi-

tion. The roadworthiness is checked in the

interests of road safety and the environ-

ment by the test we call the MOT. The first

test is required once a motor bike is threeyears old.

The MOT looks at some important items

on your motor bike to see that it meets key

legal requirements when it is tested. You

should be aware that the MOT certificate is

not a guarantee of the general mechanicalcondition of a vehicle.

Your motor bike

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What is included in the MOT test?

Lights - condition, operation, security and correct colour of headlamp(s),rear lights, indicators and reflectors. Also the headlamp(s) will bechecked to see if the aim is correct.

Steering/suspension - condition, security and operation, including forks,mountings, controls, bearings etc.

Wheels and tyres - wheel condition and security, tyre condition,size/type and tread depth.

Frame - free from cracks, damage, distortion or corrosion which is likelyto affect the steering or brakes.

Brakes - condition, operation and performance (efficiency test),

brake controls.

Fuel & exhaust systems leaks - complete, secure, and not too noisy.

Brakes

Frame

Registration plates

Sidecars (when fitted)

Fuel

Horn

Wheel alignment

Exhaust Systems


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Where do I get an MOT?

How are vehicles tested?

Who supervises the scheme?

There are around 1900 motor bike workshops approved as motor biketest stations across the country, which can carry out your MOT test. Theblue three triangles logo which they have to display identifies approved

test stations. The maximum fee for the test must be displayed on aposter inside every test station. A test station may charge less than this ifthey wish.

MOT test stations have designated test bays where they conduct the test,using a range of specialised equipment.

The test procedures are laid out in a manual which the test station shouldmake available to you if you want to look at it. If your vehicle has failedthe test, you will be given a failure document with reference to this manu-al. You can watch the test from a designated viewing area but you arenot allowed to interrupt the tester while he is working.

All MOT testers have been on a training course with the Vehicle

and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) and their competence to test ischecked regularly.

The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) is the governmentagency responsible for supervising the MOT scheme. It does this by:

Authorising MOT stations and Nominated Testers.

Setting standards for testing and conditions of appointment for the teststation and testers.

Training Authorised Examiners and MOT testers.

Visiting garages on a regular basis and carrying out checks to ensuretesting standards are maintained. This will include checking thetesters competence and maintenance of approved equipment.

Give advice/take disciplinary action where tests are not being carriedout to the required standards.

Dealing with appeals and complaints from MOT customers.


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If you are unhappy with our service

What if you think your MOT certificate is not genuine?

If you have lost or damaged your test certificate

If you are not satisfied with the way your test was conducted, please let

us know, as it helps us to make sure MOT test stations are providing agood service. Contact the Area Manager at your local VOSA office. Theaddress is shown on the Fees and Appeals poster at your MOT test sta-tion or you can ring our MOT enquiry line on *0870 60 60 440.

Headquarters and Training CentreVOSA, Berkeley House, Croydon Street, Bristol BS5 0DA.VOSA website address:

www.vosa.gov.ukE Mail: [email protected]*Calls charged at National Rate

If you have an old style A5 size certificate please ring the MOT enquiryline number on *0870 60 60 440.

If you have a new style A4 size certificate please visit our website

www.motinfo.gov.uk or call 0870 330 0444. You will also be able to checkthe MOT status of your motor bike (subject to conditions).

Old style: You may purchase a duplicate test certificate from the MOTtest station which tested the vehicle if you know where and approximate-ly when the test was carried out. If the test station has closed down the

VOSA local office will be able to help. If you do not know where the vehi-cle was tested originally you cannot obtain a duplicate certificate. You willneed to have your bike tested again.

New style: You may purchase a duplicate test certificate from any MOTtest station with the facility to issue the new style certificates. Howeveryou must demonstrate your right to acquire the duplicate document. Youmust provide the test number from the original certificate or the uniquenumber from the registration document (V5c), plus the Vehicle

Registration Mark. Alternatively you may present the vehicle to the origi-nal MOT test station to satisfy this proof.

The maximum fee for a duplicate certificate is 10 or half the test fee ifthis is less.

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