MOT Time

MOT & tax due this month, anyone know a decent place to get your bike MOT'd? or a dodgy one, !

Did my SV at Giffords in Staines last year prior to selling. Seems ok - all young and friendly staff.

[timwilky]

Not being from your area, I am not in a position to recommend anywhere.

I know you were somewhat tongue in cheek with the reference to "dodgy". But, the MOT is your assurance that at that point in time your bike is at least in a condition to pass a minimum safety test. As bikers we know how venerable we are and a dodgy bike is the last thing we need.

Yes there are places that have a sensible approach to "loud" cans etc and regard them as additional safety features. However, I would avoid like the plague anywhere that had a reputation for being "easy" on safety critical items. I have seen people complain at failing the test with my local sympathetic tester. But if he fails it. There is no argument, it is a fail. I have had bikes pass on promises of replacing bulbs and worn pads. But if the brakes don't work or no lock stops etc. It is a fail simple.

Its the bikes first mot so i'm pretty sure it'll pass. just need to find somewhere that will except me can as i cant find the baffle thats all.

I got a good place I go to, I went with my sv can and he didnt even blink, try Hart Motorcycle Services in Fleet. Number is 01252 851037.

This guy can do any time really and pretty good value, check it out.

Will do thanx.

I got mine done recently at the Yamaha dealer in Woking. Forgot to get the MOT, phoned them up they said bring it down they would do it.

One thing, if you have an after market plate holder/tail tidy that doesn't have a reflector (like the original stock part does) then get a sticky red reflector put on the plate or it'll not pass the test.

I got mine done last week at A-Force in Aldershot . Went through no probs , not sure what they`ll say about your can though .The number is 01252 334151