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MOT Test Centres in Orkney Islands
15 MOT test stations in Orkney Islands (Scotland) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 1 (7%) test motorcycles, 4 (27%) test Class 7 vans and 10 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £30-45 is typical.
Stations listed
15
#29 of 32 districts in Scotland
Test motorcycles
1
7% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
4
27% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
2 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Orkney Islands Stations Can Test
Of the 15 listed stations, 14 test Class 4 (cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans and taxis), which makes a car MOT the easiest test to place in Orkney Islands. Motorcycle riders have 1 option; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 4; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 2; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Kirkwall (7), Orkney (4), Stromness (2), Kirkwall, Orkney (1) and 1 other post towns.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 1 | 7% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 1 | 7% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 0 | 0% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 14 | 93% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 2 | 13% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 4 | 27% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (5)
Stations in Orkney Islands authorised for Class 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 as well as, or instead of, Class 4 cars. Each has its own page with classes, nearest alternatives and, where matched, the operating company.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block Works GarageQuholm | Stromness, Orkney | KW16 3LL | 01856 850880 | 123457 |
| Dr D's Bike SurgeryCraigfield Road | Kirkwall | KW15 1TB | 01856 878313 | 123457 |
| Essons Garage LtdEsson's Garage | Orkney | KW17 2EQ | 01856 761277 | 123457 |
| Isbister Bros LimitedQuoyloo | Orkney | KW16 3LT | 01856 841525 | 123457 |
| Orkney MotorsGrainshore Road | Kirkwall | KW15 1RH | 01856 873082 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (10)
Stations in Orkney Islands authorised for Class 4 only: cars, vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis and minibuses up to 12 seats. The £54.85 cap applies; £30-45 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview GarageScotts Road | Kirkwall, Orkney | KW15 1GR | 01856 879601 | 123457 |
| Blue Star GarageNorth End Road | Orkney | KW16 3AG | 01856 850850 | 123457 |
| C S Omand Garage10 Garson Place | Stromness | KW16 3EE | 01856 850403 | 123457 |
| Colin Gregg CarsPlot 2 | Kirkwall | KW15 1RE | 01856 870900 | 123457 |
| Firm of K R GarriochAnnandale | Stromness | KW16 3HS | 01856 850925 | 123457 |
| James David DearnessMarness Garage | Kirkwall | KW15 1SF | 01856 874462 | 123457 |
| Jt Motors OrkneyManse Road | Kirkwall | KW15 1BS | 01856 873750 | 123457 |
| Lawrence A SmithLawrona | Orkney | KW17 2SS | 01856 731231 | 123457 |
| The Pit StopCrowness Crescent | Kirkwall | KW15 1GJ | 01856 876667 | 123457 |
| W R Tullock and Sons LtdCastle Garage | Kirkwall | KW15 1HD | 01856 876262 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Orkney Islands
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
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 | £28-37 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 | £50-80 |
| Class 7 | Goods 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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MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
Cheapest MOT
Chain deals from £20-30, comparison platforms, council centres and the cheap-MOT trap.
Average MOT Cost 2026
£35 booked, £46 standalone (BookMyGarage 2025) against the £54.85 cap.
When Is My MOT Due?
Check the date and use the one-month early booking window.
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.
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- 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.
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