Saturday was a busy day, but most important on the day's 'to do list' was the annual visit to Smalley Cross Scooter Centre for the MoT check. This was the 9th such visit to SMSC since I rang them in a panic when I discovered that the Deauville I then owned had ran out its MoT and II needed to re-tax it that day. Mr C Hendry the MoT tester was there and ready for me even though I was 15 minutes early for my appointment, and as has become customary, I was allowed to assist when it came to flicking switches and moving the bike around and stood back out of the way drinking the mug of tea kindly provided by one of the younger staff members. The tally of miles since the last inspection was just over 5,250 since the previous visit so there was always that doubt at the back of my mind.
The end result... a pass, with no advisories suitably reflecting my care and maintenance regime and allowing the bike to be used out there on the Queen's highways and byways. Magic!
