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The Motorcycle Works
Based at Benedict Square, Werrington, Peterborough, your one-stop shop for all things motorcycle. We provide modern warranty-safe motorcycle servicing and repairs, classic motorcycle servicing, repairs and restoration, fault diagnosis, engine tuning, a full range of parts including oils, tyres, exhausts, service parts and more.

We can supply and fit 99% of genuine manufacturer parts, and supply everything from a bulb to a brake pad. We also undertake race engine preparation and building including re-boring, crankshaft re-builds and much more. We undertake a wide range of engineering services including blast cleaning, polishing, paint and powder coating, frame set-up, fabrication along with, metal, alloy and plastic welding.
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The Motorcycle Works Ltd is a new business, born to amalgamate a number of local businesses who have been trading for many years. The Motorcycle Works is run by Pete O'Dell, ably assisted by Kyle O'Dell and Sue Gatis. Pete started as an apprentice mechanic back in 1965 and he has worked on bikes ever since.
The Motorcycle Works undertake Warranty-Safe servicing to all modern motorcycles and scooters. We use TEXA Diagnostics and have plug-in dealer quality diagnostic systems to ensure the quality and standard of our work. We can supply and fit 99% of manufacturer genuine spares if required. Bulbs, brake pads, brake shoes, cables, spark plugs, caps, leads, batteries, tyres, exhausts - we can supply them all for you.
The Motorcycle Works in Peterborough undertake MOT's on all types of motorcycles and scooters, as well as classic bikes and scooters. MOT's currently cost 28 per motorcycle. We specialise in MOT's for classic bikes and scooters and it is adviseable to book your bike in for an MOT by calling us first.
The Motorcycle Works can convert your bike to a Cafe racer, or build you one from scratch. Classic bike building and restoration is a speciality of ours, We can restore vintage, classic or post-classic bikes and offer anything from getting one up and running and road legal for you, to partial or full restoration of your classic bike.
The Motorcycle Works don't just do MOT's, fit tyres and service motorcycles and Scooters, we also undertake engine building, re-building and all that entails. From re-bores, balancing and fitting crankshafts, porting and polishing, blast cleaning and thread repairs to aluminium welding. Our engineers work on road bikes and also undertake full race preparation, so you can be sure of the attention to detail and first class service.
Reviews (17)
Agence Fontainebleau
Agence Fontainebleau
Dec 25, 2021
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Still awaiting the reimbursement of € 731.21 for parts that never reached my home when the carrier has to reimburse him
what do you call it?
In addition, no response to my recommended letter
Michelle Catt
Michelle Catt
Dec 20, 2021
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My husbands royal enfield was taken to them end of may this year to have a new wiring loom and we understand covid and how it could impact things but we have struggled over the months to get in contact with… anyone my husband went down today to collect the enfield as was tired of waiting for contact to find that since may there has been 3 hrs work done and not only is it not complete they have binned his batteries saying they were dead and rusted they were perfectly fine when the bike was left with them and they have not replaced them but there is now also rust on the bike there had been
Patrick Patrick
Patrick Patrick
Dec 15, 2021
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Still awaiting reimbursement of € 731.22 concerning the package that I never received while you have been reimbursed by the carrier
Patrick Dulin
Patrick Dulin
Oct 09, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism
we see the seriousness of the business as soon as there is a problem that has left the customer in trouble.
well done
Service: Engine repair
Allan Dembry
Allan Dembry
Sep 29, 2021
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Positive: Quality, Value
I've had several bikes serviced here and MOT'd, couple of Hondas and a Triumph, and the service has always been excellent, and very accommodating in terms of timing. I've noticed a few bad reviews popping up here but can't understand why as I've never had a bad experience here. First rate.
Peter Robinson
Peter Robinson
Aug 18, 2021
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Had the bike months with very little progress and it came back with more problems than it went with, absolute disaster.
Rigmantas Mazintas
Rigmantas Mazintas
Aug 12, 2021
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Positive: Punctuality
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
Needed an MOT for my bike, came to talk and they managed to get me in straight away will definitely be using them again.Thanks
Mark Scotland
Mark Scotland
Jul 24, 2021
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Really friendly and knowledgeable, I'm glad I found The Motorcycle Works garage as they're just round the corner
Nick Rogers
Nick Rogers
May 17, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
Needed an MOT for my bike, phoned first thing and they managed to get me in straight away. The "works" is well located and easy to find with plenty of parking, the staff are very friendly people, will definitely be using them again.
Paul Lambe
Paul Lambe
Apr 17, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism
Very rude man answered the phone when I called he told me I did not know what I was talking about started to quiz me if I spoke to a knowledgeable friend regarding the issue? said he would happily take my money to balance carbs but it won't do anything to the bike mind you he has not seen my bike, overall very bad experience avoid.
Tommo Steez
Tommo Steez
Apr 16, 2021
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I called to book in for a service as my bike isnt running right. The guy asked me what the issue was and when I told him what i though it could be, he became very arrogant and aggressive and began swearing. After this experience I would not recommend using any of his services, his loss as i have quite a few bikes and i could have potentially been a long term, well paying customer.
Marc Allis
Marc Allis
Jun 08, 2019
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Had a tyre fitted today and once I got the wheel home and cleaned it up I’ve noticed that my wheel has been scratched in quite a few places. Unfortunately I didn’t notice it when I was there as only gave it a quick look over!!
Sam Creedon-Gray
Sam Creedon-Gray
May 01, 2019
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Helpful, polite, friendly and fast working. What more could you ask for? Oh yeah, well priced as well. Highly recommended.
Geoffrey Wells
Geoffrey Wells
Apr 30, 2019
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First class knowledgeable advice and service. Particularly the Suzuki T/GT 500.
Neil Davies
Neil Davies
Apr 23, 2019
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I regularly pop in for a chat. I broke down last year. alternator belt. I called Pete. for advise. dude sent his van and crew to recover me. 2.40pm saterday. thanks pal. thats the relationship I want from my mechanic. disclaimer. not sure it applies to everyone.
Sherrie Bosett
Sherrie Bosett
Apr 21, 2018
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Not just about motorcycles, they also know their stuff when it comes to scooters. Would definitely recommend these chaps to any scooterist needing their yearly MOT.
Andy Cook
Andy Cook
Sep 23, 2017
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Pete and Gary have now rebuilt my GT550 and my X7 and done a great job on both. Just the GT250 and the RGV to go!