23-07-17, 11:46 PM
Pre MOT check, that does sound like a load of bollox to me too.
Most people would just say it failed then ask if you want them to fix it or send you away to fix whatever needs doing.
I found out by chance recently when i looked up my bike on the free Government MOT check website that my bike had been failed a few times then given a pass straight after.
One time was when i took a new tyre in to be fitted while they had the bike.
I NEVER let my tyre tread go so low as to be considered a fail, but even though i just wanted it changed he failed it on the tyre then passed it with the replacement.
But i have never ever been aware of any of this.
I've only had one MOT failure in 30 years riding, and that was in the early 90's.
It makes no difference but i do consider it a bit cheeky and underhand to be honest, as i found about 3 fails on that website.
Most people would just say it failed then ask if you want them to fix it or send you away to fix whatever needs doing.
I found out by chance recently when i looked up my bike on the free Government MOT check website that my bike had been failed a few times then given a pass straight after.
One time was when i took a new tyre in to be fitted while they had the bike.
I NEVER let my tyre tread go so low as to be considered a fail, but even though i just wanted it changed he failed it on the tyre then passed it with the replacement.
But i have never ever been aware of any of this.
I've only had one MOT failure in 30 years riding, and that was in the early 90's.
It makes no difference but i do consider it a bit cheeky and underhand to be honest, as i found about 3 fails on that website.
More people are born because of alcohol than will ever die from it.