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MOT failure · RFR #40381

A wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired

Total

36

Models

10

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.

  1. 01 Ktm 250 0.70%
  2. 02 Beta RR 0.69%
  3. 03 Honda CB 650 RA K 0.43%
  4. 04 Harley Davidson Flhr 0.32%
  5. 05 Honda NC 0.24%
  6. 06 Yamaha Tenere 700 0.22%
  7. 07 Suzuki AN 0.22%
  8. 08 Honda C 125 A K 0.21%
  9. 09 Ducati Multistrada 950 0.20%
  10. 10 BMW K 1300 0.18%

Cost orientation

Hard to predict in isolation — depends what's actually worn.

This defect doesn't map to a clean retail-part swap; ranges vary too widely without seeing the car. Use the estimator to bracket the all-in cost across the items most likely to surface alongside it.

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Frequently asked.

Why does a wheel bearing play so excessive… fail an MOT?
A wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired. Most commonly flagged on the Ktm 250. The DVSA's 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 wheel bearing play so excessive…?
Costs vary depending on the vehicle, region, and severity. Use our MOT cost estimator for typical UK garage rates across the most common failure items.