Bike failed MOT-bit confused...

glynlowen · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 21 Oct 2011 Karma :

Hi,
My ER5 failed its MOT today because the drivechain was worn to excess. I just wondered how you can tell this and how much you would expect to pay for a new one?
It also failed on the nearside front fork, as the seal was leaking oil, how much would you expect to pay for this?

He quoted me £60 for the fork, £100 for the drivechain or £150 for both...is this about right?

Cheers,
Glyn
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Sounds like a good deal.

Drive chains show wear by being able to move them side to side. The way chains are designed they are only able to flex in one plane. If the chain flexes too much horizontally then it is worn.

Also you can look at the sprockets and see if they are worn just by glancing at the teeth.
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moonzoomer · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jul 2012 Karma :

Sounds about right to me, chain and sprocket kit @60-70 pounds, fork oil seal and dust cover kit @15-20 pounds plus labour so certainly not out of the way @150 pounds.

Casper · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jul 2010 Karma :

Is that both seals? You want them changed at the same time. You also want chain and sprockets. If both seals and sprockets are in the price then go for it. Good deal.

glynlowen · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 21 Oct 2011 Karma :

Ok, Cheers guys
Decided to go with that, so taking it in tomorrow. Razz

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Casper · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jul 2010 Karma :

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Casper · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jul 2010 Karma :

Every garage i have had a MOT fail (car or bike) if they do the work you get a free resit. I thought that was the norm.

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P.addy · *Formerly known as* P. Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Thats gay.... Confused

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moonzoomer · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jul 2012 Karma :

They passed a bike I built practically from a bag of parts... They'll pass anything Laughing

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You must know someone to get a bag of parts passed my local MOT centre happens to be the place for the trainees, there are 2 teams the A and the B team. The B team are the trainess who fail pretty much anything so its pot luck on which testers you get really or which test line you get.

orac · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Sep 2011 Karma :

the MOT station i normally use got a new tester a while back who had only ever worked in a new bike branch and would advice on discs that were more than about 6 months old.
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Kwakki Si · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Jan 2012 Karma :

£150 sounds very good, god i hope my mot next week is that good!
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DrSnoosnoo · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2012 Karma :

regarding the Free MOT thing. The deal with it all is: if it fails the MOT and it get's repaired within 24 hours and returned to the same MOT station it can get the MOT again.
Mine failed for it's euro headlamp so it was failed. We then put tape over the lamp to stop it blinding to the right and then it was put through again to pass
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DrDonnyBrago · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Karma :

I've never paid for a retest.

I specifically ask how long I have for a free retest when I book.

No free retest within a reasonable period (10-14 days is the usual response I get) = no booking.

P.addy · *Formerly known as* P. Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Chain/sprockets - £80, fork seals £30 for genuine. so £110, plus 40 fitting.

I assume he is only doing the chain though, so knock that price in half honestly.

Asimo · Spanner Monkey Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Karma :

Another thing to note with ER5s is you really should change the bushes if the seals are being done.