Can you ride a bike without an MOT to its test?
Yes, in most cases. GOV.UK says you can ride a vehicle without a current MOT to a test that’s already booked, or to a garage for repairs it needs to pass. It must still be insured and roadworthy. If the bike has a problem that makes it unsafe, such as worn-out tyres, broken lights or bad brakes, don’t ride it there.
When transport makes sense
- The bike doesn’t run, or you’re not sure it will make it.
- It’s not insured right now, or it’s been off the road on SORN all winter.
- It has a fault that makes it unsafe to ride.
- The best garage for your bike is a long way from home.
- You’re working and can’t drop it off and collect it.
How it works
- Book the garage first. Choose your MOT station, dealer or specialist and agree a date.
- Call us with the collection address, the garage and the date. You hear the price before we book it in.
- We deliver the bike and, when the garage is done, bring it home again.
Around Burnley and East Lancashire
Many of the calls we get about MOTs and servicing are from Burnley and Blackburn, Accrington, Nelson and Colne and the Ribble Valley, where riders often use a specialist garage some way from home. We cover the whole North West. See motorcycle transport.
Bike been standing all winter? See laying up a motorbike and motorbike won’t start first.
FAQ
Rider questions
Do you do motorbike MOTs or servicing?
No. We transport bikes to the MOT station, dealer or garage you choose, and bring them back.
Can you take my bike to its MOT and bring it back the same day?
Often, yes, if the garage is quick. Tell us the booking time and we’ll fit the return around it.