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5 Best Motorcycle Repair Services in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A dead battery on a Monday commute or a failed MOT the week before your renewal both come down to the same question: who actually offers proper motorcycle repair services in London. The five workshops here have logged 2,522 reviews between them, and every one sits between 4.5 and 4.8 stars, close enough that what actually separates them is specialty and location, not quality.

Short answer: FWR in Kennington tops motorcycle repair services in London at 4.8 stars across 747 reviews, built around tyres, MOT testing, and general servicing. Burwin Motorcycles in Stoke Newington matches that 4.8 rating on 416 reviews, while V I P Motorcycles Service & MOT in Notting Hill covers same-day bookings at 4.7 stars on 471 reviews. Infinity Motorcycles is the odd one out here, a gear and accessories retailer rather than a repair workshop, still worth knowing before you call.
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Tyres, MOT, or gear: matching the shop to the job

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 FWR 4.8 747 Tyres and MOT testing View ›
2 Burwin Motorcycles 4.8 416 No-nonsense general repairs View ›
3 V I P Motorcycles Service & MOT 4.7 471 Same-day servicing and MOT View ›
4 Infinity Motorcycles 4.6 519 Gear and accessories, not repair View ›
5 BR Bikes Services 4.5 369 Budget-friendly servicing View ›
5 Best Motorcycle Repair Services in London (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

FWR logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

FWR

4.8747 Google reviews

FWR, on Kennington Road, describes itself as the UK's largest supplier of motorcycle tyres and runs a DVSA-authorised MOT test centre for all motorcycle and scooter classes. Beyond tyres and MOT, the workshop offers a quick-fit service for chains, sprockets, and brakes, alongside a wider range of servicing and repair work.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly describe the team as honest, sometimes charging less than the customer expected to pay
  • One reviewer had a flat wheel replaced on the street outside the closed shop before opening hours, without being asked
  • Praised for genuinely competitive tyre pricing and fast turnaround, including next-day delivery on tyres for one reviewer
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume747 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

330 Kennington Rd, London SE11 4LD

Burwin Motorcycles logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Burwin Motorcycles

4.8416 Google reviews

Burwin Motorcycles, on Victorian Grove, is a motorbike repair shop that also sells motorcycle parts, and reviewers now refer to it by a newer name, LR Scooters, suggesting a recent rebrand at the same location. It handles servicing, MOT-related repairs, and tyre changes for motorcycles and scooters.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe the mechanics as no-nonsense and honest, including one who was told a repair wasn't needed despite being advised otherwise elsewhere
  • Praised for clear ULEZ certification advice
  • Multiple long-term customers return year after year for MOT and servicing

Worth knowing

  • One detailed review describes a brake pad the customer believed was never actually replaced despite being charged for it, a claim the shop's owner disputes in their reply
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume416 · 83th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The praise here is specific and consistent, mostly about honesty and straight talk, which matters in a trade where customers can't always verify the work themselves. The one disputed brake pad review is worth reading in full before you decide.

19a Victorian Grove, London N16 8EN

V I P Motorcycles Service & MOT logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

V I P Motorcycles Service & MOT

4.7471 Google reviews

V I P Motorcycles Service & MOT, on Blechynden Street in Notting Hill, is a family-owned and operated shop offering servicing, MOT testing, repairs, and sales, with named expertise across brands including Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, Harley-Davidson, BMW, Ducati, and Moto Guzzi. It's also part of VOSA, meaning even small jobs get a full bike check.

What people praise

  • One reviewer booked a major service and MOT on a Saturday and had the bike back the same week, same-day collection
  • Praised for clear, upfront pricing before work begins
  • Named mechanic Yasir mentioned repeatedly for straightforward, honest communication

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer flagged that a used bike listing didn't disclose prior crash damage upfront
  • The website's contact form was reported as not working by one reviewer, so calling directly is the safer route
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume471 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Strong on servicing turnaround and communication. If you're buying a used bike here rather than getting a repair, ask directly about accident history given the one review that raised it.

Arch 31 Blechynden St, London W10 6SA

Infinity Motorcycles logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Infinity Motorcycles

4.6519 Google reviews

Infinity Motorcycles' Holborn store is a motorcycle shop specialising in helmets, clothing, and bike accessories, open seven days a week with click-and-collect. Its own site and reviews are entirely about gear and gear-fitting advice, not mechanical servicing or repair work.

What people praise

  • Staff repeatedly praised by name for patient, knowledgeable help choosing helmets and gear for new riders
  • Described as especially good for beginners who don't know what to look for
  • Loyalty points system mentioned positively by reviewers

Worth knowing

  • This is a retail store for gear and accessories, not a repair or servicing workshop
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume519 · 93th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth knowing about for kit and accessories, but if your bike itself needs fixing, look to the other four workshops on this page instead.

137 High Holborn, London WC1V 6PL

BR Bikes Services logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

BR Bikes Services

4.5369 Google reviews

BR Bikes Services, on Vine Court in East London, is a motorbike repair shop offering general servicing and repairs. Reviewers describe it as a smaller, community-feel operation popular with local riders, with named mechanics doing hands-on work rather than a front-of-house sales team.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe pricing as affordable and work completed on time with attention to detail
  • One reviewer had an issue fixed here that a previous garage had missed
  • Named mechanics praised directly for the quality of the work

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer felt they were charged more as a new customer, a concern worth raising directly before booking
  • No website listed, so calling ahead is the only way to confirm details
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume369 · 78th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown80% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The lowest review count of the five here, but the rating holds at 4.5 and the praise for catching a previous garage's missed fix stands out. A solid budget option if you call ahead on pricing.

7D Vine Ct, London E1 1JH

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each business. Review volume measures how many customers actually left a rating, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by how many reviews back it up, so a strong rating on a handful of reviews scores lower than the same rating on hundreds. Recency tracks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does motorcycle repair cost in London? (2026)

None of the workshops on this page publish a general price list for servicing or repair, since cost depends on the bike, the job, and whether parts need ordering. Confirm the price for tyres, brake pads, or a full service before work starts, and ask whether an MOT is included or billed separately.

Serving all of London

These shops spread across Kennington, Stoke Newington, Notting Hill, Holborn, and East London, giving reasonable coverage whether you’re south, north, or east of the centre. If you’re searching motorcycle repair near me anywhere in London, at least one of these five is a short ride from most postcodes.

What to ask before you book

  • Is the MOT included in the service price or billed separately?
  • Will you show me the old part before fitting a replacement?
  • How long will my bike be off the road for this job?
  • Is there a warranty on parts and labour?
  • Do you specialise in my bike’s make, or is it general servicing?
  • Can I get the quote in writing before work starts?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

Why is a gear shop listed on a motorcycle repair page?

Infinity Motorcycles shows up in the same Google category as repair workshops, but its own site and reviews are entirely about helmets, clothing, and accessories rather than mechanical work. We flagged that plainly rather than force a fit.

How did you choose these workshops?

We pulled real, currently active Google Business listings for motorcycle repair in London, then ranked them by rating and review volume. We did not visit or test any of them ourselves.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in July 2026 and gets refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Should I ask about parts before agreeing to a repair?

Yes. One review on this page describes a disputed brake pad replacement. Asking to see the old part, or getting photo confirmation, is a reasonable request at any workshop.

The bottom line

FWR is the safe default here for tyres, MOT, and general servicing, with the highest review volume and a 4.8 rating that holds up across hundreds of reviews. Whichever shop you pick, ask to see or photograph any replaced parts before you leave.

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