Just got my bike back from MOT and there are 2 advisory items on the certificate:

1. Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated
   
2. Steering movement slightly 'notchy'
   

I feel a bit silly being clueless about this but what does it actually mean? Presumably I don't have to do anything about either of these urgently but it would be good to know what it is all about.

Thanks in advance.

handlebar mount bushes need tightening or renewing if worn

head bearings need replacing soon, as there is a notch developing which the ball races will lock in when steering ( get it done asap)

will be taken into account if you crash/have an accident for the insurance not to pay 100% out!

Yeh saska" both are not big jobs, so don"t let mechanic"s fleese you,,, their are two cone shaped rubber mounts on bar riser mounts,, cheap to replace,

The steering head bearings, is more labour intensive, 4 hrs maybe... bearings roughly £20., you will notice a big difference in the slow speed handling wen done

Thanks boys, much appreciated. I will get both sorted asap as there is no excuse not to use the bike more often in this mild weather.

Hiya Saska21

I would imagine the advisories aren’t too serious as it passed

Just to put your mind at rest:

Might be worth going back to the garage and asking how bad it is!

Tony...

• Steering movement slightly 'notchy
  
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  Thanks in advance.
  

could be just overtight