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Norman and Birch Ltd
MOT test station 51083 at Lms Yard, Clough Street, Stoke on Trent ST1 4AA, in Stoke-on-Trent. Authorised for Classes 1 and 2. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
2 of 6
Classes 1 and 2
Stations within 5 miles
153
212 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
0.2 miles
Car Craft Test Centre
Station details
- DVSA site number
- 51083
- 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 200cc
- Address
- Lms Yard, Clough Street, Stoke on Trent
- Postcode
- ST1 4AA
- Council district
- Stoke-on-Trent (118 listed stations)
- Region
- West Midlands
- Map position
- retired postcode (coordinates known) · 53.0231, -2.1807
What Norman and Birch Ltd can test
Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.
About this station
Norman and Birch Ltd is an MOT test station at Lms Yard, Clough Street, Stoke on Trent, ST1 4AA, in Stoke-on-Trent (West Midlands). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 51083, and is authorised for 2 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2).
Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 14 of the 118 stations listed in Stoke-on-Trent hold Class 1 or 2, and 34 of the 212 stations within 10 miles of this one do. It does not test Class 4 cars and light vans, so it is a specialist station rather than a general MOT garage; the 111 Class 4 stations in Stoke-on-Trent are listed on the district page.
The nearest listed alternative is Car Craft Test Centre, 0.2 miles away (Classes 4, 5 and 7). 153 other stations sit within 5 miles and 212 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.2 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 1 £29.65, Class 2 £29.65. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.
Companies House records NORMAN & BIRCH LIMITED (company number 00581723) against this station, matched by an exact name and postcode match; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 4 Apr 1957 (69 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 47190 Other retail sale in non-specialised stores. 3 outstanding charges are registered.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01782 202467. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to ST1 4AA, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Craft Test Centre88 90 Cannon Place, ST1 4QA | Stoke on Trent | 0.2 miles | 123457 |
| Smart MOT & Service Centre (district list)Unit 2, Jaguar House, ST1 4JH | Stoke-On-Trent | 0.2 miles | 123457 |
| Formula One Auto Centres (district list)Unit 1, ST1 3AQ | Stoke on Trent | 0.2 miles | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit (district list)109 Marsh Street, ST1 5QZ | Stoke on Trent | 0.2 miles | 123457 |
| P J Automotive LimitedClough Street/Mount Pleasant, ST1 4AD | Stoke on Trent | 0.2 miles | 123457 |
All 118 stations in Stoke-on-Trent · West Midlands · All regions
Registered company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by an exact name and postcode match. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Registered name
- NORMAN & BIRCH LIMITED
- Company number
- 00581723
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 4 Apr 1957 (69 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 31 Mar 2025
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 47190 Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
- Registered office
- STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST1
- Outstanding charges
- 3
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 and 2 station in West Midlands
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Midlands typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for West Midlands
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 |
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. Urban areas have strong competition; rural areas charge slightly more. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
Related MOT cost guides
Motorcycle MOT Cost
£29.65 max for Class 1 and 2; sidecar £37.80.
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.
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.
- Verify or remove a listing: station owners can email questions@motcost.com. Removal requests are honoured on the next refresh.