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The problem there is that there is no way to justify someones judgement or remark.

Some honest and to the book testers could be slammed because the guy didn't like the fact he rode 20 miles in the rain to get failed for a dangerous bag of nails.

Unfortunately, a lot of bikers are arseholes.
that's true but that's why you'd need a system to evaluate reports and look for patterns; if a dozen people say the same thing about one test place then its likely they're onto something, whereas if most feedback is positive but one grunt moans about his rust bucket failing then his bias should be clear.

It just strikes me that most things are peer reviewed on the net these days, from hotels to shops to eating places. I can't see why MOT testers can't be dealt with the same way.

Anyway its probably a bit off topic here. If I had the requisite skills I'd set it up myself, but alas...
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that's true but that's why you'd need a system to evaluate reports and look for patterns; if a dozen people say the same thing about one test place then its likely they're onto something, whereas if most feedback is positive but one grunt moans about his rust bucket failing then his bias should be clear.

It just strikes me that most things are peer reviewed on the net these days, from hotels to shops to eating places. I can't see why MOT testers can't be dealt with the same way.

Anyway its probably a bit off topic here. If I had the requisite skills I'd set it up myself, but alas...

You don't need skills at all......

Just get someone to set up a website for you. Probably cost about £300.

Then get people to use it. Then the advertising revenue will pay for it's upkeep.

Before you know it your a .com billionaire and sipping Pina Coloda's off a supermodels cleavage on your private Yacht in the Bahamas.



However, in reality, there is probably some kind of law or government guideline that says you can't f**k with Vosa....
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Hi,

We have something like MOT in Germany too called TÜV.

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Leave your brain at home, do what they say and you'll be fine.
Yes that seem to be what they do. We have different regulations here. Older bikes registered on German law have to have a rear fender, EU registered bikes not. German registered bikes need 60cm³ mirrors, EU registered bikes not but they need a E stamp. Same with the distances between lights etc. This way they can fail your roadworthy bike while the person before you just pased with exact the same bike.

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"Your safety is our main concern sir - what would your children think if you killed yourself due..."
The same sentance is used here too. They are laying at you like politics. Its not about road safety...just about making money and depends a lot on were you go...
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However, in reality, there is probably some kind of law or government guideline that says you can't f**k with Vosa....
As with all tests, whether it be your gcses, driving test, mot test, you have a right to appeal a test outcome. All assessors work on behalf of their governing body, not for them. If someone is not happy with a result tell them to appeal your decision with vosa. I am currently undergoing my mentor training with BMW to become an IMI assessor and the appeal ladder is massive where if my apprentice is not happy with my assessment/reason for failing him then he can appeal 1 level at a time. It rarely gets above the second level of appeal.
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that's true but that's why you'd need a system to evaluate reports and look for patterns; if a dozen people say the same thing about one test place then its likely they're onto something, whereas if most feedback is positive but one grunt moans about his rust bucket failing then his bias should be clear.

It just strikes me that most things are peer reviewed on the net these days, from hotels to shops to eating places. I can't see why MOT testers can't be dealt with the same way.

Anyway its probably a bit off topic here. If I had the requisite skills I'd set it up myself, but alas...
Maybe you could add such a section in a site such as this; this particular sub-category covers motorcycle insurers, a subject close to our hearts once per year.
Motorcycle Insurance - Best Reviews of 2012 & 2013 at Review Centre

The feedback in there carries "stars" but you still have to assess how many reviews there are in order to give your own weighting to the average star rating.

But, can anyone be bothered? Probably not - motor vehicle testing is a very localised issue so we talk about the local facilities down the pub etc
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I have two places local to me that I use for MoTs; one is a tiny little old-school bike shop and the other is an independent car repair place.

Both seem to be able to cope with the varied bikes I MoT; trail, trials, enduro and road.

The bike shop knows I'd do any work myself so won't make much out of me (I did need a new numberplate once because it wouldn't pass with half of the last letter missing (bastards !!)

The car place has no wish to get involved with bike repairs.
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