Engine · Motorbike or scooter

Valve clearance check cost

£145 – £715Independent garage · Mid-size bike · United Kingdom
Book time 2 – 7 hMain dealer £220 – £1,260Difficulty Hard

By vehicle type

PartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
125 cc and scooter£20 – £75£110 – £565£125 – £640£200 – £1,165
Mid-size bike£35 – £145£110 – £565£145 – £715£220 – £1,260
Big bike£55 – £240£110 – £565£165 – £805£245 – £1,380

Total incl. VAT · United Kingdom

By country

CountryHourly rateIndependent garageMain dealer
France€60 – €125€155 – €725€215 – €1,090
Belgium€55 – €115€150 – €700€200 – €1,000
SwitzerlandCHF 100 – CHF 190CHF 250 – CHF 1,160CHF 330 – CHF 1,605
Germany€70 – €160€175 – €875€250 – €1,340
Austria€70 – €155€185 – €910€260 – €1,315
Spain€40 – €80€120 – €565€155 – €770
Italy€35 – €70€110 – €535€145 – €710
Portugal€30 – €70€100 – €470€135 – €675
Netherlands€70 – €135€175 – €825€235 – €1,155
United Kingdom£55 – £155£145 – £715£220 – £1,260

Mid-size bike. Method

What changes the price

Labour varies hugely: 1 to 2 hours on an accessible single, 5 to 7 hours on a faired four where fairings, tank and airbox must come off.

  • 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 stalls when hotScooter lacks powerMotorbike misfiring

Cost by model

Honda PCX 125£115 – £585Honda Forza 125£125 – £640Yamaha XMAX 125£125 – £640Yamaha TMAX£160 – £800Piaggio MP3£165 – £830Honda Dax 125£110 – £555Honda CB125R£115 – £585KTM 390 Duke£125 – £640Honda CB500£145 – £715Yamaha MT-07£145 – £715Kawasaki Z650£145 – £715Suzuki SV650£145 – £715Kawasaki Z900£170 – £835Yamaha MT-09£170 – £835Yamaha Tracer 9£175 – £865Triumph Street Triple£175 – £865Honda Africa Twin£180 – £890BMW R 1250 GS£185 – £920Ducati Monster£185 – £920Harley-Davidson Sportster£175 – £865

Frequently asked questions

How much does a valve clearance check cost?

At an independent garage, expect £145 to £715, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £220 – £1,260.

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: 2 – 7 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.