Motorcycle Checks Archives - MOT Test Information

Motorcycle Testing – Around the machine

10th May 201216th March 2018 Staff Writer

Motorcycle MOT Test – 2 Around the machine d) Lower front wheel and go to right side of vehicle and check: Frame, VIN, seat and foot rest Exhaust system Final drive (if fitted to RHS of machine) Rear wheel, tyre and brake Fuel system for leaks, engine running and engine off. e) Raise the rear wheel and check: Rear wheel,…

Motorcycle Testing – Wheels

10th May 201210th January 2018 Staff Writer

Motorcycle Wheels – 3 Wheels – Reasons for MOT failure 1. a. deliberate modification, inadequate repair, excessive corrosion, damage or fracture of a road wheel which significantly reduces the original strength (see information column) b. a spoke which is missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded 2. An excessively distorted or eccentric bead rim. (see information column). 3. a. loose…

Motorcycle Testing – Sitting on the machine

10th May 201210th January 2018 Staff Writer

Motorcycle MOT Test – 1 Sitting on the machine a) Sitting on machine check: All controls, switches and horn Front suspension, forks, handlebars and head bearings Fuel tank security, fuel filler cap security and rubber seal b) At the front of the machine check: Front lights and indicators Front brake master cylinder (if fitted) c) Place the machine on…