MOT Class I, II & IV
MOTs for mopeds, motorbikes, cars & vans.
Blossomgate Motors of Ripon tests mopeds, motorbikes, cars and light goods vehicles. Send a request and we will confirm your test time by phone or email.
Class I
Motorcycles up to 200cc, including mopeds
Class II
Motorcycles over 200cc
Class IV
Cars and light goods vehicles up to 3,000kg
About the test
What is the MOT?
The MOT test is a vehicle check that is compulsory for all vehicles, including cars and motorbikes, that are over three years old and registered in the United Kingdom.
It is carried out by government approved MOT testing centres. The test becomes due three years after first registration, and the certificate is valid for one year, after which the vehicle needs to be re-tested.
Testing makes sure vehicles are safe and roadworthy at the time of the test. Bear in mind that a certificate only guarantees roadworthiness at the time of issue, even though it is valid for a year: something to remember if you are buying a used car.
MOT prices
Maximum fees set by the DVSA. All prices
17 checks
What gets tested.
These are the items checked during an MOT test.
- 01Registration plates
- 02Vehicle Identification Number
- 03Steering
- 04Brakes
- 05Horn
- 06Lights
- 07Bonnet catch
- 08Doors
- 09Vehicle structure
- 10Seats
- 11Seat belts
- 12Windscreen
- 13Mirrors
- 14Suspension
- 15Exhaust system
- 16Fuel system
- 17Tyres and wheels
MOT reminder
Never miss your MOT.
Tell us your registration and the month your MOT is due, and we will get in touch by email or phone before it comes round.
Remember, you can have the test up to a month early and keep your renewal date.
Good to know
MOT questions
When is my first MOT due?
The MOT becomes due three years after the vehicle was first registered. It is compulsory for all vehicles registered in the United Kingdom that are over three years old, including cars and motorbikes.
How long does an MOT certificate last?
The certificate is valid for one year, after which the vehicle needs to be tested again.
Can I have my MOT done early?
Yes. An MOT can be taken up to a month before the due date. If you bring the old certificate (or the registration document for a first MOT), the new certificate is issued from the due date rather than the earlier test date.
Does a pass mean the car is roadworthy for a year?
Testing makes sure the vehicle is safe and roadworthy at the time of the test. The certificate only guarantees roadworthiness at the time it is issued, even though it is valid for a year. Worth bearing in mind if you are buying a used car.
Who carries out the test?
MOTs are carried out by government approved MOT testing centres. At Blossomgate Motors we test Class I and II (motorbikes and mopeds) and Class IV (cars and light goods vehicles).
Is your MOT due?
You can have it done up to a month early and keep your renewal date. Send a request and we will confirm a time by phone or email.