How many centres test each class
Counts from the DVSA list of active MOT test stations (30 September 2026). A station can test more than one class.
| Class | Vehicles | Centres in Great Britain |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 3,225 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 3,225 |
| Class 3 | 3-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 830 |
| Class 4 | Cars, taxis, motor caravans and vans up to 3,000kg | 22,118 |
| Class 5 | Minibuses and buses with 13+ passenger seats | 3,983 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg | 6,814 |
Finding a garage for a less common class
Almost every station tests Class 4. Motorcycle and Class 7 testers are fewer, so it pays to search before you call around. In the MOT near me search, choose the vehicle and you only get garages approved for it. See also motorcycle MOT and van MOT.
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Frequently asked questions
What MOT class is my car?
Class 4. It also covers motor caravans, taxis, quads and goods vehicles up to 3,000kg design gross weight.
Is my van Class 4 or Class 7?
It depends on the design gross weight on the plate: up to 3,000kg is Class 4; over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg is Class 7.
Why does the class matter when booking?
A garage can only test the classes it is approved for. Every station on this site shows its classes from the DVSA list.
Related guides
MOT cost
Maximum fee £54.85 for a car, £29.65 for a motorcycle.
When is my MOT due?
First MOT at 3 years, and the earliest date to test.
MOT retest rules
When the retest is free and when you pay again.
Dangerous, major and minor
What each result means for driving.
Driving without an MOT
Fines up to £1,000, and the two exceptions.
MOT exemptions
Cars over 40 years old, tractors and more.
Find an MOT centre
Official sources consulted: DVSA active MOT test stations · GOV.UK MOT test fees. MOT Test Centres is independent and not part of the DVSA or GOV.UK; fees and rules can change, so confirm on GOV.UK.