Suspension and steering · Motorbike or scooter

Fork seals cost

£110 – £315Independent garage · Mid-size bike · United Kingdom
Book time 1.5 – 3 hMain dealer £165 – £555Difficulty Hard

By vehicle type

PartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
125 cc and scooter£20 – £45£80 – £245£100 – £290£155 – £520
Mid-size bike£30 – £75£80 – £245£110 – £315£165 – £555
Big bike£45 – £140£80 – £245£125 – £380£190 – £640

Total incl. VAT · United Kingdom

By country

CountryHourly rateIndependent garageMain dealer
France€60 – €125€120 – €325€165 – €480
Belgium€55 – €115€110 – €310€150 – €445
SwitzerlandCHF 100 – CHF 190CHF 190 – CHF 515CHF 250 – CHF 705
Germany€70 – €160€130 – €385€190 – €590
Austria€70 – €155€140 – €400€195 – €580
Spain€40 – €80€90 – €255€115 – €345
Italy€35 – €70€85 – €240€110 – €320
Portugal€30 – €70€75 – €215€100 – €305
Netherlands€70 – €135€130 – €365€175 – €510
United Kingdom£55 – £155£110 – £315£165 – £555

Mid-size bike. Method

What changes the price

  • The hourly rate: it can double between a small-town independent and a city-centre dealer.

  • Parts quality: genuine, original-equipment brand or aftermarket.

  • Access: on some engines other parts must come off before the mechanic can reach the job.

Safety-critical part: have the work checked by a professional.

Related problems

Leaking motorbike fork

Cost by model

Honda PCX 125£90 – £265Honda Forza 125£100 – £290Yamaha XMAX 125£100 – £290Yamaha TMAX£120 – £355Piaggio MP3£125 – £365Honda Dax 125£85 – £255Honda CB125R£90 – £265KTM 390 Duke£100 – £290Honda CB500£110 – £315Yamaha MT-07£110 – £315Kawasaki Z650£110 – £315Suzuki SV650£110 – £315Kawasaki Z900£130 – £395Yamaha MT-09£130 – £395Yamaha Tracer 9£135 – £405Triumph Street Triple£135 – £405Honda Africa Twin£140 – £415BMW R 1250 GS£145 – £430Ducati Monster£145 – £430Harley-Davidson Sportster£135 – £405

Frequently asked questions

How much does a fork seals cost?

At an independent garage, expect £110 to £315, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £165 – £555.

Why is the dealer more expensive?

Dealer hourly rates run 40 to 60% higher on average, and genuine parts cost more than their original-equipment equivalents. Under EU rules, servicing outside the dealer network does not void the manufacturer warranty.

What is book time?

It is the reference time set for a given job. Garages bill that time even if they work faster. If a quote shows far more hours than book time, ask why. Book time: 1.5 – 3 h.

Data updated October 2026. Indicative estimate. MecaScan cannot see your vehicle: always have a diagnosis confirmed by a professional, and never work on brakes, steering or airbags without the skills.