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The Motorcycle Works Ltd
MOT test station V108179 at 13 Benedict Square, Werrington, Peterborough PE4 6GD, in Peterborough. 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
107
144 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
0.1 miles
Cartell Autocare
Station details
- DVSA site number
- V108179
- 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
- 13 Benedict Square, Werrington, Peterborough
- Postcode
- PE4 6GD
- Council district
- Peterborough (111 listed stations)
- Region
- East of England
- Map position
- full postcode · 52.6105, -0.2826
What The Motorcycle Works Ltd 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
The Motorcycle Works Ltd is an MOT test station at 13 Benedict Square, Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 6GD, in Peterborough (East of England). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V108179, 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: 11 of the 111 stations listed in Peterborough hold Class 1 or 2, and 15 of the 144 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 107 Class 4 stations in Peterborough are listed on the district page.
The nearest listed alternative is Cartell Autocare, 0.1 miles away (Classes 3 and 4). 107 other stations sit within 5 miles and 144 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.4 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 THE MOTORCYCLE WORKS LIMITED (company number 08240860) 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 4 Oct 2012 (13 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.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01733 578883. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
The Motorcycle Works Ltd and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- The Motorcycle Works Ltd, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to PE4 6GD, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartell AutocareDukesmead, PE4 6ZN | Peterborough | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Royal Mail Group PLC Fleet & Maintenance ServicesPapyrus Road, PE4 5PE | Peterborough | 0.3 miles | 123457 |
| Woodgrange Service Station (district list)1266 Lincoln Road, PE4 6LQ | Peterborough | 0.3 miles | 123457 |
| Bembridge Motor Services (district list)5 Mancetter Square, PE4 6BX | Peterborough | 0.4 miles | 123457 |
| Nck Autos Ltd (district list)Mancetter Square, PE4 6BX | Peterborough | 0.4 miles | 123457 |
All 111 stations in Peterborough · East of England · All regions
Registered company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by an exact name and postcode match. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Registered name
- THE MOTORCYCLE WORKS LIMITED
- Company number
- 08240860
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 4 Oct 2012 (13 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files micro-entity accounts; last made up to 30 Nov 2024
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45400 Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories
- Registered office
- PETERBOROUGH, PE4
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 East of England
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
UK typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
National typical range; this site's regional guide does not split this region out separately.
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. 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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- 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.