March 16th, 2026.



How does your motorcycle workshop work? General maintenance, scheduled servicing, repairs, modifications? Why not add an MOT Bay?

Many motorcycle workshops may be missing out on this potential source of revenue. Not only would it add to the service offering of your workshop, it can introduce remedial work to pass a vehicle, and may encourage the customer to use you for other services too.

If your workshop has usable space to accommodate an MOT Bay, why not take another look. With a minimum requirement of just 3.2 x 4.6 metres, plus a couple of other essentials such as; good access, bike parking, a MOT viewing area, either live or screen, could mean your workshop benefits from another vital revenue stream.

To begin, application is easy. Next you will need:
 
- A company with the expertise and experience to supply and install the equipment.

- Approved MOT Equipment that is of quality design and manufacture, preferably fully supported and warrantied

- A good contractor to affect the groundworks needed for the roller brake tester

- Training for your examiner and centre manager

- Regular calibration of equipment (6 monthly)

Once you have these, just get ready to publicise your service. Not only is the MOT a vital service, the potential repairs and service work along with building a solid customer base will stand you in good stead for the future.


Next Step - MOT Bay Installation Class 1 & 2
Available now from RS Workshop Equipment. All equipment supplied is of European manufacture, with comprehensive 12 month’s warranty and first-class after-sales service. Once you have an ‘Approval in Principal’ from the DVSA, you will need to undertake the groundwork for the Roller Brake Tester and install an independent power supply with isolator switch and fuse on the circuit board.


The RS Workshop Equipment MOT bay package includes:

- Scaled drawing for submission with VT01 application (usually chargeable at £165)

- New BT5000W – Mk3 Roller Brake Tester

- HL5000 – Headlight beam tester (Rail mounted)

- WA5000 – Wheel Alignment Bars

- BT5000BC – Decelerometer for linked brakes, quads and combinations

- MOTAP – MOT Ancillary Pack (Signs, Noticeboard, MOT tools on designated board, pressure gauge etc.)

- MOT Bay installation and initial calibration by RS Workshop Equipment qualified engineer


RS Workshop Equipment offer a complete professional service including; drawing/plan to support your application, all necessary equipment and installation to a pre-prepared site. Plus, with RS, you get the benefit of the advice and insight gained during more than 650 successful installations.

SPECIAL online package price is £8,530 including installation, for the Class 1+2 MOT Package + delivery (approx. £150) and VAT.

You need to be aware that you will need:

- Minimum testing area of 3.2 x 4.6m

- Access to testing area of min. 2.3m wide and 2.1 m high

-   Planning consent classification B1, B2

-   Minimum six months lease (if applicable)

-  Technician / Manager with MOT test examiner qualification


For further details CLICK HERE.


RS Workshop Equipment Ltd
Office. 01832 741007
Fax. 01832 741008
Web. www.rsworkshopequipment.co.uk