MOT failure · RFR #40100
A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc
Total
264
Models
19
Models most at risk.
Ranked by rate, not raw volume. A Fiesta shows every failure a lot because there are a lot of Fiestas. Rate = share of that model's own MOTs.
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- 01 Honda Nt650v 0.99%
- 02 Yamaha Yzf600 0.93%
- 03 Triumph Trophy 0.71%
- 04 Yamaha Fjr1300 0.59%
- 05 Triumph Unclassified 0.48%
- 06 Suzuki Sv650 0.44%
- 07 Yamaha Fz6 0.42%
- 08 Yamaha Fzs600 0.37%
- 09 Kawasaki ER 0.36%
- 10 Honda St1300 0.34%
- 11 BMW R1100 0.33%
- 12 Yamaha Fjr1300a 0.31%
- 13 BMW F Series 0.29%
- 14 Yamaha Tdm900 0.23%
- 15 Triumph Trident 0.22%
- 16 Honda Cbr1100xx 0.19%
- 17 Honda NC 0.19%
- 18 Harley Davidson Flstc 0.17%
- 19 Triumph Tiger 0.11%
Typical UK garage cost
£80–£160
for front brake pad replacement. Range covers regional rate spread + part-quality variance. Open the estimator →
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Frequently asked.
- Why does a brake lining or pad contaminated… fail an MOT?
- A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc. Most commonly flagged on the Honda Nt650v. UK MOT standards require this item to meet minimum safety thresholds — when it falls short, the tester logs it as a Major or Dangerous defect and the car fails outright.
- How much does it cost to fix a brake lining or pad contaminated…?
- Typical UK garage cost for front brake pad replacement is £80–£160. The range reflects regional labour rate differences and part-quality choices. Main dealer rates are usually 30–50% higher.
- Can I fix a brake lining or pad contaminated… myself?
- Many owners handle this with basic tools. The parts or products listed above are commonly used for this repair. Check your vehicle handbook and confirm the fix clears the defect before booking a retest.
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