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Fazer MOT Passed

Blog Date - 15 January 2013

What is it about the MOT?  It's a check on my motorcycle that is designed to ensure it is in a fit and roadworthy state.  If it's not then I should not be riding it!  I consider myself a "competent" mechanic and I've been through so many MOT's I know what they are looking for.  Why then do I find myself fussing and fretting like a 6 year old child before a really important spelling test?  Why is it when I've left my bike at the garage I wait nervously like an expectant father-to-be?  Why is there such relief and surprise when it passes?

It's not like it's a major problem.  If the brakes need a service they shall be serviced.  If there's a bulb out then I shall replace it.  If there's a loose wheel bearing I shall fit new ones.  It would be frustrating to have a fail as the work would need to be done quickly.  I would also feel like I've let myself down as I really ought not to be taking a bike for MOT that is not up to standard, I really ought not to be riding it either.  I feel cross with myself if there's even an advisory notice.  The last advisory was a loose chain...I don't think the inspector knew that off road style machines tend to run the chain looser than road bikes.  That's what I told myself anyhow as I tightened it up.

So that's another MOT done.  I feel relieved and like my work is complete.  It's not.  Why?  Because the god damn Department of Transport want it inspecting AGAIN!  Yes, AGAIN!  In another 12 months!  It's obviously fine, the MOT guy said so, so why on earth they want to see it again is beyond me.  Not only that but they're going to charge me again just to look at my bike.  To make things even worse they want a look at my 125 AGAIN...and the car AGAIN this year.  I swear to goodness I'm sure the Department of Transport have got it in for me.

Reader's Comments

john said :-
join the club mate, two vespas, two bikes and a car..............think yerself lucky.........lol ;)
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