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How to prepare for the MOT test

Guarantee your bike will pass it's MOT with Whitham's guide

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Posted: 24 November 2010
by James Whitham

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If you’re bike’s over three years old, then you’ll be subjected to the annual ordeal of the MOT test. It’s always a pretty worrying time of year, but it needn’t be if you look after your bike and know what to expect. By following these simple steps, not only can you make sure your bike flies through the test, you can be better equipped when buying your next second hand bike.

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