What Is Not Required In A Roadworthy
It’s easy to confuse a roadworthy with a service, especially when some workshops take the opportunity to upsell you for additional work. Here in Victoria, a motorbike roadworthy certificate has clear criteria that is easy to follow for your mechanic. Here is what to look out for, so you can be prepared.
What is NOT required to pass a motorcycle roadworthy:
At JAF, we don’t pressure you into anything beyond the roadworthy itself. If we genuinely find that your bike needs extra work, we will let you know, however the choice is yours at all times as to what added work you need or want.
Most Common Reasons for Failing a Motorcycle Roadworthy Check
Did you know that about one third of all bikes fail their first roadworthy certificate check? Most of the time, the issues flagged are simple and easy to fix. Some things you may find cause issue are:
Worn-out or mismatched tyres
Worn brake pads or low brake fluid
Cracked mirrors or misaligned indicators
Damaged number plate brackets
Missing or damaged chain guards
If these are items you are unsure about and you want peace of mind before booking your roadworthy check in with us, another one of our services, such as wheel alignments, can help give you peace of mind and get ahead of anything issues that you may be concerned about, that may lead to a failed check.
What Happens If Your Motorcycle Fails the RWC check?
If your bike doesn’t pass the inspection, we will provide you with a comprehensive, written list of what needs attention prior to re-booking. We offer affordable re-inspections and you have up to 14 days to get the issues corrected.
There is no obligation to get the repairs done with us. We simply provide you with the information. You can choose to fix the issues yourself or get them sorted out with another mechanic. We take pride in our commitment to transparency and honesty and we will never use a failed roadworthy check to try and sell you on unnecessary repairs.
What does a motorcycle roadworthy cost?
At JAF, we only ever charge you a flat, upfront fee for your motorbike roadworthy certificate. There are no hidden costs and no surprise labour charges, so you know exactly what you’re getting. We work within strict guidelines and work towards a clear pass or fail based on VicRoads criteria.
We also provide roadworthy certificates for cars if you’re managing multiple vehicles, and offer the same honest, no-pressure approach.
Based in Melbourne we are specialists in the automotive industry, and provide honest and efficient mechanical services within Melbourne’s Western Suburbs, including, Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit, Truganina, Werribee, Point Cook, Wyndham Vale, Mambourin, Williams Landing, Melton, Deer Park, Bacchus Marsh, Caroline Springs, Brookfield, Burnside, Eynesbury and Truganina.
For reliability, exceptional quality and service you can trust, give JAF Autos a call today!