MOT cost .

MOT failure · RFR #40100

A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc

Total

340

Models

54

Models most at risk.

Ranked by rate, not raw volume. A Fiesta shows every failure a lot because there are a lot of Fiestas. Rate = share of that model's own MOTs.

  1. 01 Aprilia Sr50 2.35%
  2. 02 Yamaha Yzf600 1.38%
  3. 03 Suzuki Tl1000s 0.87%
  4. 04 Yamaha Yzf1000 0.87%
  5. 05 Yamaha Xv750 0.86%
  6. 06 Yamaha Fjr1300 0.83%
  7. 07 Yamaha Virago 0.75%
  8. 08 Suzuki Gs500 0.72%
  9. 09 Suzuki Dl650 0.70%
  10. 10 Honda Nt650v 0.69%
  11. 11 Yamaha Tdm900 0.69%
  12. 12 Triumph Tiger 800 0.67%
  13. 13 Kawasaki Gpz500s 0.64%
  14. 14 Honda Cbf500 0.60%
  15. 15 Suzuki Gsxr600 0.60%
  16. 16 Triumph Trophy 0.59%
  17. 17 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs 0.59%
  18. 18 Yamaha Fjr1300a 0.57%
  19. 19 Yamaha Fj1200 0.54%
  20. 20 Honda Nsc 110 WH B 0.52%
  21. 21 Honda Cb500 0.49%
  22. 22 Yamaha XJ 6 N 0.49%
  23. 23 Suzuki Dl1000 0.47%
  24. 24 Kawasaki ZX 9R 0.40%
  25. 25 Yamaha Xv1100 0.40%
  26. 26 Yamaha Fz6 0.39%
  27. 27 Yamaha Fzs600 0.36%
  28. 28 Honda Cbf600 0.36%
  29. 29 Honda St1300 0.35%
  30. 30 Suzuki Vz800 0.34%

Top 30 by rate. 24 more models also logged this defect.

Typical UK garage cost

£80–£160

for front brake pad replacement. Range covers regional rate spread + part-quality variance. Open the estimator →

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Frequently asked.

Why does a brake lining or pad contaminated… fail an MOT?
A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc. Most commonly flagged on the Aprilia Sr50. The DVSA's MOT standards require this item to meet minimum safety thresholds — when it falls short, the tester logs it as a Major or Dangerous defect and the car fails outright.
How much does it cost to fix a brake lining or pad contaminated…?
Typical UK garage cost for front brake pad replacement is £80–£160. The range reflects regional labour rate differences and part-quality choices. Main dealer rates are usually 30–50% higher.
Can I fix a brake lining or pad contaminated… myself?
Many owners handle this with basic tools. The parts or products listed above are commonly used for this repair. Check your vehicle handbook and confirm the fix clears the defect before booking a retest.