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Motorrad Central East
MOT test station V104164 at 226 High Street, Dalkeith EH22 1AZ, in Midlothian. 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
57
173 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
0.1 miles
Ironmills GP Autoservice
Station details
- DVSA site number
- V104164
- 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
- 226 High Street, Dalkeith
- Postcode
- EH22 1AZ
- Council district
- Midlothian (35 listed stations)
- Region
- Scotland
- Map position
- full postcode · 55.8962, -3.0671
What Motorrad Central East 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
Motorrad Central East is an MOT test station at 226 High Street, Dalkeith, EH22 1AZ, in Midlothian (Scotland). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V104164, 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: 6 of the 35 stations listed in Midlothian hold Class 1 or 2, and 16 of the 173 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 33 Class 4 stations in Midlothian are listed on the district page.
The nearest listed alternative is Ironmills GP Autoservice, 0.1 miles away (Class 4). 57 other stations sit within 5 miles and 173 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 1.3 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 MOTORRAD CENTRAL (SCOTLAND) LIMITED (company number SC274747) against this station, matched by the registered postcode plus a motor-trade activity code and a shared name; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 14 Oct 2004 (21 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. 2 outstanding charges are registered.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 0131 654 2777. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to EH22 1AZ, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironmills GP Autoservice (district list)10-12 Edinburgh Road, EH22 1JZ | Dalkeith | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Dalkeith Ford Centre (district list)15 Old Edinburgh Road, EH22 1JL | Dalkeith | 0.3 miles | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit (district list)6 Croft Street, EH22 3BA | Dalkeith | 0.3 miles | 123457 |
| W and J Short (district list)39 To 41 Bonnyrigg Road, EH22 3HF | Dalkeith | 1.1 miles | 123457 |
| K and I Ltd (district list)Hardengreen Coachworks, EH22 3LD | Dalkeith | 1.3 miles | 123457 |
Registered company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by the registered postcode plus a motor-trade activity code and a shared name. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Registered name
- MOTORRAD CENTRAL (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
- Company number
- SC274747
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 14 Oct 2004 (21 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 31 Dec 2024
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45400 Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories
- Registered office
- DALKEITH, EH22
- Outstanding charges
- 2
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 Scotland
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Scotland typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for Scotland
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. Edinburgh and Glasgow are competitive; remote Highland garages tend to be pricier. 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.
- Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Geography: districts, regions and distances derived from postcodes via postcodes.io (ONS Postcode Directory). Contains OS data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026; Contains Royal Mail data (c) Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026; Contains National Statistics data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026.
- 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.