MOT special notice 02-23: changes to annual training and testing guide updates
Published 1 April 2023
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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1. MOT annual training
From 1 April 2023, the amount of required annual training hours will change.
1.1 What’s changing
The minimum amount of training required is being reduced from 3 hours of MOT tester training each year and 16 hours in 5 years, to 3 hours of MOT tester training each year.
1.2 Who the change applies to
The changes apply to:
- all current testers
- testers returning from suspensions or lapses
2. MOT guide
The MOT testing guide will be updated on 3 April 2023.
To see the full list of changes, select ‘see all updates’ at the top of the MOT testing guide to see what’s been updated.
Updates include:
- amendments to the annual training requirement
- information to prevent testers becoming lapsed
- two factor authentication for testers
- evidence of exclusive use
3. BMW - R18, motorcycle tyre fitment
These motorcycles are fitted with a radial tyre on the front and a bias-belted tyre on the rear. As they were type approved with this arrangement it should not be considered a reason for failure.