Inspection processes and rules for motorcycle, scooter, moped and motorcycle combination (class 1 and 2 vehicle) MOT tests.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
Guidance for Northern Ireland

There are different MOT inspection manuals for cars and passenger vehicles, heavy goods vehicles and public service vehicles.

  • Definitions, vehicle classes, reasons to refuse to test a vehicle, historic vehicles, and inspection procedures for motorcycle MOT tests.

  • Registration plate (number plate) and vehicle identification number rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.

  • Brake condition and operation (including brake lever and pedal, lining and pads, callipers and cylinders), brake performance and efficiency, and brake fluid rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.

  • Mechanical condition, handlebar, forks and yokes and wheel alignment rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.

  • Section 3 of the motorcycle MOT inspection manual is not currently used.

  • Headlamp, position lamps, stop lamps, direction indicators, rear registration plate lamp, rear reflector and direction indicator ‘tell-tale’ rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.

  • Wheel bearing, wheel and tyre, and suspension (including springs, shock absorbers, and suspension arms and joints) rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.

  • Frame and attachments (including exhaust system and fuel system), and seat and riding controls (including clutch and throttle controls and footrests) rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.

  • Audible warning (horn) rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.

  • Exhaust noise rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.

  • Assessing corrosion and methods of repair for motorcycle MOT tests.