Servicing · Motorbike or scooter

Motorbike oil and filter change cost

£55 – £120Independent garage · Mid-size bike · United Kingdom
Book time 0.5 – 0.5 hMain dealer £75 – £190Difficulty ManageableRecommended interval 6,000 km / 1 year

By vehicle type

PartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
125 cc and scooter£20 – £35£20 – £55£40 – £95£55 – £155
Mid-size bike£30 – £65£20 – £55£55 – £120£75 – £190
Big bike£45 – £100£20 – £55£70 – £160£90 – £240

Total incl. VAT · United Kingdom

By country

CountryHourly rateIndependent garageMain dealer
France€60 – €125€60 – €125€75 – €180
Belgium€55 – €115€55 – €125€70 – €170
SwitzerlandCHF 100 – CHF 190CHF 85 – CHF 190CHF 110 – CHF 255
Germany€70 – €160€60 – €140€80 – €205
Austria€70 – €155€65 – €145€85 – €205
Spain€40 – €80€50 – €110€60 – €145
Italy€35 – €70€50 – €105€60 – €140
Portugal€30 – €70€45 – €100€55 – €135
Netherlands€70 – €135€65 – €140€80 – €185
United Kingdom£55 – £155£55 – £120£75 – £190

Mid-size bike. Method

What changes the price

On a wet-clutch motorbike the oil must be JASO MA or MA2 rated. Energy-saving car oil makes the clutch slip.

  • 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.

Related problems

Motorbike clutch slipping

Cost by model

Honda PCX 125£40 – £90Honda Forza 125£40 – £95Yamaha XMAX 125£40 – £95Yamaha TMAX£55 – £130Piaggio MP3£60 – £130Honda Dax 125£35 – £85Honda CB125R£40 – £90KTM 390 Duke£40 – £95Honda CB500£55 – £120Yamaha MT-07£55 – £120Kawasaki Z650£55 – £120Suzuki SV650£55 – £120Kawasaki Z900£70 – £160Yamaha MT-09£70 – £160Yamaha Tracer 9£70 – £165Triumph Street Triple£70 – £165Honda Africa Twin£70 – £165BMW R 1250 GS£70 – £170Ducati Monster£70 – £170Harley-Davidson Sportster£70 – £165

Frequently asked questions

How much does a motorbike oil and filter change cost?

At an independent garage, expect £55 to £120, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £75 – £190.

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: 0.5 – 0.5 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.