Well it passed without hitch. New type MOT certificate given to me though. Not the green one but just a printed A4 sheet. All set for thruxton next week ;-)
Plus you can check online now so if you buy a second hand, cause some people are blanking out any advisories rephoto copying to hide possible repairs... http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/Mot/DG_10020539
