Free motorcycle MOT history check
Enter any UK motorcycle's registration to see its complete MOT record — every test, pass or fail, mileage reading and advisory — plus how that model rates for reliability across millions of DVSA tests. Free, no signup.
What you'll see
- Every MOT test on record — pass or fail, with the date and test number.
- Mileage at each test — so you can spot clocked or implausible readings.
- Advisories & failures — the exact defects, so you know what needs watching.
- Current MOT status — when the latest certificate runs out.
- How the model rates — first-time pass rate and the faults it most commonly fails on, from millions of tests. You won't get this on other checkers.
How it works
- 1 Enter the motorcycle's registration.
- 2 We pull its official DVSA MOT history instantly.
- 3 See the full record — plus how reliable the model is.
Buying a used motorbike?
An MOT history check is the single best free step before you buy. It exposes clocked mileage (readings that fall or barely move between tests), recurring faults the bike keeps failing on, and gaps where it sat off the road. Paired with our model reliability data, you'll know both the individual bike and whether the model itself is any good — browse the make league table or the most reliable bikes to compare.
Frequently asked questions
Is the motorcycle MOT check free?
Yes — it's completely free and there's no signup. Enter a registration and the full MOT history appears straight away.
How far back does the MOT history go?
It shows every MOT test DVSA holds for the bike — usually back to 2005, when the digital records began.
What's the difference between an advisory and a failure?
A failure (or 'major'/'dangerous' defect) means the bike didn't pass and the fault had to be fixed. An advisory is a warning about something wearing out that didn't fail the test — worth watching at your next service.
Can I check a motorcycle before buying it?
Absolutely — it's the best free pre-purchase check there is. The history exposes clocked or implausible mileage, faults the bike keeps failing on, and periods it sat off the road.
Which vehicles can I check?
UK motorcycles, scooters and mopeds (MOT classes 1 and 2). Cars and vans aren't covered — this is a motorcycle-only service.
Where does the data come from?
The MOT record comes live from the official DVSA MOT History service; the reliability comparison uses our dataset of millions of DVSA MOT results (classes 1 & 2).
MOT records come from the official DVSA MOT History service — public sector information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Reliability figures are bikereliability.co.uk statistics from DVSA anonymised MOT results (classes 1 & 2).