Quick question regarding a pre-MOT check...

[BravoCharlie]

hi guys,

hope we're well!

just wondering if anyone could shine some light on this for me. i've gave myself until april 13th (week before easter) to get my bike ready, MOT'd, taxed etc.

once ready, i was thinking of getting it a pre-MOT check from a mechanic i use before taking it to the station for a test, to make sure i haven't missed anything, but i was wondering where i would stand if riding to the garage for the check and the cops saw me? i know i can ride it to the testing station and back, but what about the mechanics?

cheers,
BC
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[Tungtvann]

Pre-MOT check? You know if the bike doesn't pass, you can just get the bits sorted and get a retest? Seems like a waste of time to me.

[gbrand42]

What he said ^

Plus you wont be legal riding anywhere except a pre-booked full MOT test
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[Rogerborg]

There's an exception for taking it for required remedial work, but it's ill defined. My inference is that means work specifically identified by the MOT, not work that you think might be necessary.

"Just riding it to a mate" probably won't wash as an excuse.
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