Carry out motorcycle preparation and inspections

P5.1 your workplace procedures

P5.2 health, safety and environmental requirements 

P5.3 manufacturer’s guidelines

P6 conduct all motorcycle testing following: 

P6.1 manufacturer’s instructions 

P6.2 industry recognised test methods 

P6.3 your workplace procedures 

P6.4 health, safety and environmental requirements

P7 ensure your comparison of the motorcycle against specification accurately identifies and records any:

P7.1 differences from the motorcycle specification

P7.2 motorcycle appearance and condition faults

P7.3 non-compliance with relevant statutory requirements

P8 prepare motorcycles for sale to meet relevant organisation’s, manufacturer’s and legal requirements

P9 work in a way which minimises the risk of damage to the motorcycle and its systems, other people and their property

P10 make suitable recommendations for future action based upon the results of your tests and inspections

P11 ensure your records are accurate, complete and promptly passed to the relevant person(s) in the format required

P12 complete all inspection activities within the agreed timescale and to specification

P13 promptly report any anticipated delays in completion to the relevant person(s) 

K3.1 recording motorcycle preparation and inspections and any variations from acceptable tolerances and relevant requirements

K3.2 the referral of problems

K3.3 reporting delays to the completion of work

K4 the importance of making accurate records of the results of your tests and inspections and interpreting them correctly

K5 the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progress

K6 the relationship between time, cost and productivity

K7 the importance of promptly reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s) 

Use of technical information

K8 how to find, interpret and use technical information

K9 the importance of using appropriate technical information to inform your inspection and testing of motorcycles 

Preparation, testing methods and the conduct of inspections

K10 how motorcycle systems operate (including the engine/powertrain area, transmission area, steering, brakes, suspension and electrical area) and the operational tolerances for the types of motorcycle on which you work

K11 how to follow procedures for the systematic inspection and preparation of motorcycles

K12 how to test the operation of motorcycle systems and motorcycle condition, including workshop based and road tests

K13 how to compare test and inspection results against motorcycle specifications and legal requirements

K14 how to record test and inspection results in the format required

K15 how to make recommendations based upon the results of your inspections 

K16 the importance of carrying out and reporting an inspection correctly and the implications of failing to do so

K17 how to safely un-crate and assemble motorcycles following manufacturer’s instructions and procedures

K18 the differences between preparation of motorcycles for the showroom and for the customer

K19 how to minimise the likelihood of corrosion and damage when assembling and reassembling motorcycles

1.1. pre-work

1.2. post-work

1.3. pre-delivery

1.4. pre-MOT test

1.5. safety inspections

1.6. un-crate and assembly

2 Test methods are:

2.1. sensory

2.2. functional

2.3. measurement

3 Equipment is:

3.1. emissions testers

3.2. brake testers

3.3. headlamp alignment

3.4. wheel alignment

3.5. torque setting/testing

3.6. diagnostic equipment

3.7. battery charging

3.8. lifting and support equipment

3.9. measuring

3.10. tyre equipment

3.11. electrical and electronic​