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Horwich Motorcycles Limited
MOT test station V108259 at 149 Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton BL6 5QE, in Bolton. Authorised for Classes 1 and 2. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
2 of 6
Classes 1 and 2
Stations within 5 miles
79
319 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
0.1 miles
The Garage
Station details
- DVSA site number
- V108259
- Register status
- Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
- Classes authorised
- Class 1: Motorcycles up to 200ccClass 2: Motorcycles over 200cc
- Address
- 149 Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton
- Postcode
- BL6 5QE
- Council district
- Bolton (108 listed stations)
- Region
- North West
- Map position
- full postcode · 53.5982, -2.5501
What Horwich Motorcycles Limited can test
Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.
About this station
Horwich Motorcycles Limited is an MOT test station at 149 Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QE, in Bolton (North West). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V108259, and is authorised for 2 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2).
Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 13 of the 108 stations listed in Bolton hold Class 1 or 2, and 53 of the 319 stations within 10 miles of this one do. It does not test Class 4 cars and light vans, so it is a specialist station rather than a general MOT garage; the 106 Class 4 stations in Bolton are listed on the district page.
The nearest listed alternative is The Garage, 0.1 miles away (Classes 1, 2 and 4). 79 other stations sit within 5 miles and 319 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.3 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 1 £29.65, Class 2 £29.65. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.
Companies House records HORWICH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED (company number 07478562) against this station, matched by a unique registered name; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 29 Dec 2010 (15 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45400 Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01204 770585. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Horwich Motorcycles Limited and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- Horwich Motorcycles Limited, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to BL6 5QE, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The GarageUnit 5, BL6 5PX | Bolton | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| M W Servicing and Repairs Limited (district list)Rear Of 101, BL6 5QQ | Bolton | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Leaders Garage (district list)Harrisons Yard, BL6 7AH | Bolton | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Gorton Fold Testing Station (district list)Gorton Fold Testing Station, BL6 7BX | Bolton | 0.2 miles | 123457 |
| Horwich MOT Station (district list)Unit 20 Horwich Loco Ind Est, BL6 5UE | Bolton | 0.3 miles | 123457 |
Registered company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by a unique registered name. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Registered name
- HORWICH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED
- Company number
- 07478562
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 29 Dec 2010 (15 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 29 Dec 2024
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45400 Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories
- Registered office
- BOLTON, BL6
Full register entry on ukcompanyfinder.com (a Digital Signet site). Register status is Companies House's wording on the snapshot date; the DVSA list, not the company register, is the authority on whether the station tests.
What an MOT costs at a Classes 1 and 2 station in North West
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
North of England typical (Class 4 car)
£25-40
From this site's regional guide for North West
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
Caps are the DVSA statutory maximums (unchanged since April 2010, re-verified 24 August 2026); typical charges are this site's observed ranges. The MOT fee is VAT-exempt. Some of the cheapest MOTs in the UK; deals under £30 are common in the big cities. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
Related MOT cost guides
Motorcycle MOT Cost
£29.65 max for Class 1 and 2; sidecar £37.80.
MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
Cheapest MOT
Chain deals from £20-30, comparison platforms, council centres and the cheap-MOT trap.
Average MOT Cost 2026
£35 booked, £46 standalone (BookMyGarage 2025) against the £54.85 cap.
Where this listing comes from
- Register: DVSA Active MOT test stations (GOV.UK publication), dataset dated 26 Feb 2026. Every station on this page was listed as active on 26 Feb 2026. DVSA updates the list roughly quarterly; authorisations can change between releases, so check with the station before travelling.
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- Company details: Company details from Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 2026-05-01, matched by name and postcode; no officer or personal data is used. ukcompanyfinder.com is a Digital Signet site.
- Not on the register: prices, opening hours, websites and booking. The £54.85 cap and typical charges on this page come from this site's verified fee guide, not from DVSA's station list.
- Verify or remove a listing: station owners can email [email protected]. Removal requests are honoured on the next refresh.