Dave Milling Motorcycles Ltd

Dave Milling Motorcycles Ltd is an MOT test station at 1 Preston Street, Whitehaven, CA28 9DL, in Cumberland (North West). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 1ALC31, and is authorised for 5 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2), cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4), private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats (Class 5) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).

Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 20 of the 151 stations listed in Cumberland hold Class 1 or 2, and 3 of the 37 stations within 10 miles of this one do. For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 49 authorised stations in the district and one of 7 within 10 miles. It is one of 33 stations in Cumberland authorised for Class 5 private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats, a class most garages cannot test; 6 stations within 10 miles hold it. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 147 of the district's 151 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Kwik Fit, at the same postcode (Class 4). 19 other stations sit within 5 miles and 37 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 1.2 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 1 £29.65, Class 2 £29.65, Class 4 £54.85, Class 5 £59.55 to £80.65, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £25-40 is the typical Class 4 car price in North of England according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Class 7 van tests typically run £40-55 against the £58.60 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.

Companies House records DAVE MILLING MOTORCYCLES LIMITED (company number 04378041) against this station, matched by an exact name and postcode match; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 20 Feb 2002 (24 years on the register), files micro-entity accounts, and its registered activity is 45400 Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories. 2 outstanding charges are registered.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01946 63380. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.