MOTORCYCLE MOT TEST

Extracts reproduced from the MOT Inspection Manual
by kind permission of THE VEHICLE INSPECTORATE.

MOT Manual for Bikes (Detailed Version)

1.1 Front & Rear position lamps	2.1 Steering Control	3.1 Brake Controls	5.1 Security
1.2 Headlights	2.2 Steering System	3.2 Brake Systems	5.2 Suspension & Wheel Bearings
1.3 Stop Lamps	2.3 Front Suspension & Wheel Bearings	3.3 Brake Performance	5.3 Wheel Alignment
1.4 Rear Reflectors	2.4 Rear Suspension & Wheel bearings		6.1 Horn (Audible Warning)
1.5 Direction Indicators	2.5 Wheel Alignment (Solo machine)	4.1 Tyres
1.6 Headlamp Aim		4.2 Wheels

5.1 Security

Information	Method of Inspection	Reason for rejection
	A Security of attachment 1. Check the side car attachments to the motorcycle and ensure that all fixing devices are in place and secure. 2. Attempt to move the side car in relation to the motorcycle to check for security of attachment. 3. For 'leanable' side cars check the operation of the attachment pivot Joints.	1. Insecurity or abnormal wear or play in the side car attachment. 2. Any attachment between the side car and motorcycle missing or not fully secure. 3. Excessively tight, worn or deteriorated pivot points or bushes on a loanable' side car.
Issue Date July 2001