What are the different MOT classes?

When you go for the MOT test, have you wondered what category your vehicle falls into? If you haven’t, then chances are you don't know that there are several MOT classes, depending on the type of vehicle. As such, you have to undergo a particular assessment meant for your car. The blog we've created discusses various MOT classes and provides an opportunity for you to learn more about them. When you go through the blog, you will get to learn the difference between MOT classes and also identify the class that is suitable for your vehicle. Thus, before going for an MOT Pelhams Lands, you should make sure to familiarize yourself with the different MOT classes and try to prepare your vehicle accordingly. Doing so will not only increase the chances of you passing the Ministry of Transport test but also prevent you from wasting time with other MOT categories that do not suit you. 

How to know about the MOT class of your vehicle?

Before we begin, it's important that you understand the importance of an MOT Helpringham and how to find out about the MOT class for your vehicle. Despite the number of vehicles on UK roads and the different types, there are only six MOT categories available, which seem to encompass all these vehicles. When we talk about MOT classes, we merely refer to the type of vehicle that is suitable for that particular test and how the tests will be conducted. So, if you are driving a motorcycle, and you want to go for an MOT, you have to go for a Class 1 test instead of the more common Class 4, as Class 1 is reserved for motorbikes while Class 4 is meant for cars and other four-wheel vehicles. 

Furthermore, you should also know that you can get the different MOT tests at all centers. Some test centers will be geared towards a particular Class, say 1, while others will be catering to different categories as well. So, before heading to an MOT, you also have to ensure whether the test center conducts the inspection pertaining to your vehicle or not. Even though this might sound a bit hectic, it is actually very easy to find a list of test centers that cater to your vehicle. All you have to do is look online or go through the blog here. 

Different MOT Classes 

Now that you know different MOT Classes cover different types of vehicles, you have to first ask yourself a few questions to ascertain the kind of MOT you will be required to pass. For example, questions like:

• How many wheels does your vehicle have?
• What is its net weight?
• How many people can sit inside the vehicle?
• Is the vehicle fitted with seat belts or not?
• Is it used for commercial purposes, and if yes, does it involve transporting passengers?
• Is the vehicle used for emergency services like an ambulance?

Depending on the answers, your vehicle can be any of the following six MOT categories:

Class 1

This class only involves motorcycles, and that too, the ones that have an engine size of 200cc or less. Furthermore, motorcycles with or without sidecars are also considered in this class as long as their engine size does not exceed 200cc. 

Class 2

Next is MOT Class 2, which is reserved for motorcycles that are bigger and have an engine of 200cc or more. Again, this includes any motorcycles, with or without side-cars, as long as their engine size is beyond 200 cc.

Class 3

Next up, we have the MOT Class 3, which concerns itself with vehicles with 3 wheels. Generally, lightweight tempos or three-wheeled cars like the Morgan Three-Wheeler or the Bond Minicar. However, these vehicles have to be under 450kg of net weight, or they must weigh 450 kg without any luggage or load. 

Class 4

Class 4 MOTs are pretty common and have the most types of vehicles. This class includes any 3-wheel cars that are over 450 kg without any load, any passenger cars that is being used in a personal capacity, any private vehicle with up to 8 passenger seats, motor caravans and mobile homes like RVs, any minivans or quads that have a max weight of 400 kg without any loads and any vehicle carrying goods with a maximum net power of 15kb, any dual-purpose vehicles, commercial use vehicles for transportation such as taxis (although up to only 8 passenger seats), ambulances and any other emergency service vehicles, any cars that are employed in public service, and mini trucks or vans that are used to carry loads of up to 3000 kg gross weight.

Class 4a

After Class 4, there is also a Class 4a, which adds vehicles that are meant for 9-12 passengers, along with exclusive seat belts. 

Class 5

After Class 4, there is also Class 5, which is meant for any private passenger vehicle and ambulances that can sit around 13-16 passengers. Some play buses also fall under this MOT category. 

Class 5a

Next is the 5a MOT Class, and just like the 4a, it simply expands on the idea of Class 5 MOTs and includes any vehicles that have seats for more than 16 passengers, and these seats come with safety features                 

Class 7

And lastly, there is the MOT Class 7 that includes any heavy vehicle that is used to carry a load between 3000 and 3500 kg.