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Ryeside Garage

MOT test station 1AKX87 at 5 Drakemyre, Dalry KA24 5JD, in North Ayrshire. Authorised for Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.

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Classes authorised

4 of 6

Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7

Stations within 5 miles

12

50 within 10 miles

Nearest alternative

0.5 miles

McKinnon Bros. Garage

Phone

01294 835670

as listed by DVSA

Station details

DVSA site number
1AKX87
Register status
Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
Classes authorised
Class 1: Motorcycles up to 200ccClass 2: Motorcycles over 200ccClass 4: Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
Address
5 Drakemyre, Dalry
Postcode
KA24 5JD
Council district
North Ayrshire (46 listed stations)
Region
Scotland
Map position
full postcode · 55.7153, -4.7205

What Ryeside Garage can test

ClassVehiclesDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg£58.60

Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.

About this station

Ryeside Garage is an MOT test station at 5 Drakemyre, Dalry, KA24 5JD, in North Ayrshire (Scotland). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 1AKX87, and is authorised for 4 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2), cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).

Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 7 of the 46 stations listed in North Ayrshire hold Class 1 or 2, and 7 of the 50 stations within 10 miles of this one do. For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 16 authorised stations in the district and one of 16 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 46 of the district's 46 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is McKinnon Bros. Garage, 0.5 miles away (Class 4). 12 other stations sit within 5 miles and 50 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 2.7 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 1 £29.65, Class 2 £29.65, Class 4 £54.85, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Scotland according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Class 7 van tests typically run £40-55 against the £58.60 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.

Companies House records RYESIDE GARAGE LTD (company number SC529474) against this station, matched by a unique registered name in the same postcode area; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active - Proposal to Strike off". The company was incorporated on 14 Mar 2016 (10 years on the register), files micro-entity accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01294 835670. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.

Nearest MOT Test Stations

The five listed stations closest to KA24 5JD, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.

StationTownDistanceClasses
McKinnon Bros. Garage (district list)33 Courthill Street, KA24 5BLDalry0.5 miles123457
Borestone Repairs LtdBorestone, KA24 5JUDalry0.8 miles123457
Bs MOT & Repair CentreBlock 2,UNIT B,caladonian Place, KA14 3AZGlengarnock2.5 miles123457
Garnock MOT Centre (district list)Unit 6, KA14 3RBGlengarnock2.5 miles123457
Lm Motor Company Limited (district list)Holmhead Garage, KA25 6BPKilbirnie2.7 miles123457

All 46 stations in North Ayrshire · Scotland · All regions

Registered company

Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by a unique registered name in the same postcode area. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.

Registered name
RYESIDE GARAGE LTD
Company number
SC529474
Companies House status on 1 May 2026
Active - Proposal to Strike off
Incorporated
14 Mar 2016 (10 years on the register)
Company type
Private Limited Company
Accounts
Files micro-entity accounts; last made up to 31 Mar 2024
Registered activity (SIC)
45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Registered office
DALRY, KA24

Full register entry on ukcompanyfinder.com (a Digital Signet site). Register status is Companies House's wording on the snapshot date; the DVSA list, not the company register, is the authority on whether the station tests.

What an MOT costs at a Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7 station in Scotland

DVSA maximum, Class 4 car

£54.85

Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales

Scotland typical (Class 4 car)

£30-45

From this site's regional guide for Scotland

Free retest

10 days

If the vehicle stays at the station for repair

ClassVehiclesDVSA maxTypical
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85£30-45
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg£58.60£40-55

Caps are the DVSA statutory maximums (unchanged since April 2010, re-verified 24 August 2026); typical charges are this site's observed ranges. The MOT fee is VAT-exempt. Edinburgh and Glasgow are competitive; remote Highland garages tend to be pricier. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.

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Where this listing comes from

  • Register: DVSA Active MOT test stations (GOV.UK publication), dataset dated 26 Feb 2026. Every station on this page was listed as active on 26 Feb 2026. DVSA updates the list roughly quarterly; authorisations can change between releases, so check with the station before travelling.
  • Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Geography: districts, regions and distances derived from postcodes via postcodes.io (ONS Postcode Directory). Contains OS data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026; Contains Royal Mail data (c) Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026; Contains National Statistics data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026.
  • Company details: Company details from Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 2026-05-01, matched by name and postcode; no officer or personal data is used. ukcompanyfinder.com is a Digital Signet site.
  • Not on the register: prices, opening hours, websites and booking. The £54.85 cap and typical charges on this page come from this site's verified fee guide, not from DVSA's station list.
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Updated 2026-06-11