MOT failure

[tee pee]

Just been told my 2000 TA has failed it's MOT due to a leaking rear shock absorber.( only done 13k is that normal?) Anyone know how much a repair to the shock might be? I presume a new one is hundreds. I was really looking forward to a ride this weekend too!

[LUNLUNZAI]

Just been told my 2000 TA has failed it's MOT due to a leaking rear shock absorber.( only done 13k is that normal?) Anyone know how much a repair to the shock might be? I presume a new one is hundreds. I was really looking forward to a ride this weekend too!

CHECK EBAY U MAY FIND A GOOD 2ND HAND CHEAP!

[Sharribee]

Just been told my 2000 TA has failed it's MOT due to a leaking rear shock absorber.( only done 13k is that normal?) Anyone know how much a repair to the shock might be? I presume a new one is hundreds. I was really looking forward to a ride this weekend too!

My 04 transalp is coming up to 28,000 miles and rear shock is fine as far as I know. Just passed an MOT too.

Not sure about how much a new one is just had a look at busters and they range from£59 to £159 so depends on what you want.

[RainMan]

Just been told my 2000 TA has failed it's MOT due to a leaking rear shock absorber.( only done 13k is that normal?) Anyone know how much a repair to the shock might be? I presume a new one is hundreds. I was really looking forward to a ride this weekend too!

You could always emigrate to Ireland where there is there is no legal requirement for an MOT

[Jeffrey]

Just been told my 2000 TA has failed it's MOT due to a leaking rear shock absorber.( only done 13k is that normal?) Anyone know how much a repair to the shock might be? I presume a new one is hundreds. I was really looking forward to a ride this weekend too!

Hi tee pee, No it's not but it's happened,i have seen companies that repair them but that means you'll be off the road for a week or three.A new one from Hagons is £255. Happy holidays.Rgds Jeff.

[Sharribee]

Hi tee pee, No it's not but it's happened,i have seen companies that repair them but that means you'll be off the road for a week or three.A new one from Hagons is £255. Happy holidays.Rgds Jeff.

Busters have Hagon ones for £275

[Sharribee]

Or look at this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-XL600V-T...QQcmdZViewItem

[piguglyshandydrinker]

There are many Alps out there with original shocks that have done well over 30 or 40k miles no probs.

One querie, is the shock actually leaking?

If you apply WD40 or similar around the swingarm, to keep corrosion at bay, maybe the MOT guy thought it was the shock leaking?

How about giving it a good clean up (dry the oil) and say that youv'e sourced a used shock?

Just a thought.

Phil