How to Prepare for a Class7 MOT

Bristol MOT
Nov 6, 2024
4 min read

Updated: Feb 4

The MoT is an annual inspection of automotive safety, roadworthiness and emission performance standards laid down by the Ministry of Transport of the United Kingdom applicable to most vehicles that are over three years old. The test for a category L vehicle which is a motorcycle and moped is known as the Class 7 MoT Bristol.

Importance of Car Maintenance

Regular maintenance of the car is necessary to ensure it works efficiently, get better mileage for your car and avoid costly repairs. It is true that taking good care of your car prolongs the durability of the car parts that have been manufactured.

Routine Maintenance

General servicing should be done according to the manufacturer’s prescribed interval of servicing involving oil changes, fluid level checks or replacement, inspections, and a general tune up. In general, the specific procedures are the oil filter change over 3-5K miles, tyre rotation over 5-10K miles, and the other inspections and checkups in the meantime. Other examples of routine maintenance include replacing parts such as air filters, wiper blades, and batteries before they would seem to be normal.

What is checked during a Class 7 MoT?

There are so many areas in a motorcycle where tests are done during a Class 7 MoT test. Some of the main things assessed are:

Brakes – Brake pads, discs, cables, and other related parts are inspected to determine their state of deterioration and efficiency. The tester will ensure that the brakes of the bicycle rotate with ease and are placed in equal measure on both wheels.
Lights – All the lights, including headlights, brakes, signals, reverse, etc., are tested to check whether they are functioning fine and whether they are in their proper alignment. The condition of lenses also comes into focus.
Suspension - The front fork and rear damping legs are inspected to see whether they are leaking or damaged. It should be compressed and recoiled ideally and the suspension came to the mid way then the car again and the suspension should come to the midway position again.
Wheels and Tyres – Tyre tread depth is ascertained as well as checking for any crack and bulb on the tyres. Most of the wheels are scrutinized to ensure that it is not damaged and that their alignment with the rest of the automobile structure is correct. Bearing trunnions are examined for end play or free rotating motion.
Steering and handle bars – The handle bars should turn smoothly but not have any exaggerated sideways or up-and-down movement. It should be free from any cracks or any other sort of damages that may lead to becoming risky when steering.
Architectonic and Skeletal Systems: The body construct as well as the skeleton of the car is examined for cracks as well as some level of corrosion. Other components also include those of the chain, kickstand, among others, and the mudguards.
Pollution- The amounts of gases that are exhausted into the atmosphere are also regulated. This involves examining any exhaust smoke for color or that is as well as the density of the smoke.

Solutions on what if you fail a class 7 MoT

In the event that a motorcycle fails the MoT test, it cannot be used on the road unless it is to be taken for repairs or for MoT retest. Some consequences of failing include:

Maintenance Instance: This explain the defects found during failure will require some repair before the car is retested again. This can sometimes be costly.

Retesting Charge: It will be necessary to book for a retest and be charged for it if the vehicle does not pass on the initial try.

Fine: Using a vehicle that does not have a road license within the roads leads to fines from traffic officers.

Some of the Insurance Problems are as follows: 1) Insurance companies may not pay for accidents that occur in a car not capable of being driven on the road.