Top 10 ways to fail your MOT
POSTED: 02/09/2022
Worried your bike won't pass its MOT?
Is your motorcycle due an MOT? If it is, make sure you double-check the main reasons bikes fail their test. With data from GOV.UK available here (classes 1 & 2 motorcycles: 2020-2021 total) we see that 15.87% of motorcycles fail the initial MOT test. Within those fails, we see a staggering 45,318 motorcycles fail to a dangerous item defect. For more information on the defect types go to GOV.UK available here.
Although there is a high amount of people failing to a dangerous defect, 11.39% of the overall fails are due to tweakable components. So to support your MOT tests, we've gathered the top ten reasons people fail the test - this way you can get your ride in tip-top condition when it comes to the test and you'll definitely cut the mustard.
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The top 10 reasons for failing?
1st: Lamps and reflectors
2nd: Brakes
3rd: Motorcycle structure and attachments
4th: Tyres
5th: Suspension
6th: Steering
7th: Identification of the Vehicle
8th: Motorcycle audible warning [Horn]
9th: Wheels
10th: Other brakes
MOTs maintain an obviously extremely important role in keeping our roads as safe as possible. Keeping the quality of motorcycles and vehicles to a set standard capable of getting from A-B without interfering or causing danger to other people on the road and surrounding area. The latest MOT updates brought in minor, major and dangerous defect categories in an effort to keep riders and drivers on top of the necessary work with their vehicles. The DVSA advises that vehicles with the 'dangerous' defect title shouldn't be used at all until repaired.
“DVSA’s priority is helping everyone keep their vehicle safe,” said Neil Barlow, DVSA’s Head of Vehicle Engineering. He also mentioned it's incredibly disturbing how many failures are due to lights on the vehicle, a key component in keeping the operator safe from collisions.
Forgetting your MOT is very common...
With 28% of all vehicles turning up late for their legally required MOT. There is an MOT reminder service in place on Gov.UK giving you one month's heads up to book your MOT.
Click the button below to set up the reminder:
If you need an MOT, get it booked today
Call us on 01622 681765 or click the button below
Sources:
GOV.UK Statistics for MOT tests Read here
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