Start with completed work, not just MOT tests
A motorcycle service history records maintenance and repairs. Official MOT results describe tests. Keep both, label their sources and leave gaps visible rather than guessing what happened between tests.
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Give each motorcycle its own record
A useful service history lets you return to a simple question: what happened to this bike, and when? Start with the registration and the model details you have confirmed. If you keep more than one motorcycle, maintain separate records so parts, dates and notes stay with the right bike.
Gather the material you already have: service-book entries, workshop invoices, parts receipts and your own notes. Do not fill gaps with guesses. If you know a job happened but cannot confirm its date or mileage, say that in the record.
What to record after completed work
For each entry, write down the completion date, odometer reading and unit, work performed and who carried it out. Add the part reference or specification shown on the paperwork when relevant. Keep the invoice or receipt somewhere you can retrieve it and record its reference.
Be precise about what the evidence shows. A receipt for a part demonstrates a purchase; it does not by itself confirm installation. Distinguish work completed by a garage, work you completed yourself and information supplied by a previous owner.
Blank motorcycle maintenance log
Copy this table into a notebook or spreadsheet, or print the page using your browser. Keep one log per motorcycle. Record the odometer unit and describe only work you know was completed. Keep invoices separately and use their references to find them again.
On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.
| Date | Odometer & unit | Completed work | Who did it | Evidence reference | Follow-up question |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Completed work, evidence and future tasks
This is an illustrative example, not a record from a real rider. A follow-up question stays open until you have an answer; do not mark it as completed maintenance.
On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.
| Part of the record | Example | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Completed work | 8 September 2026 · 18,420 miles · oil and filter change completed by the workshop. | Record the date, odometer reading, work and who carried it out. |
| Supporting evidence | Invoice SERVICE-014; oil and filter details retained on the invoice. | Keep the original paperwork. A parts receipt alone does not establish installation. |
| Future task | Ask the workshop about the chain adjustment noted during the visit. | Keep this in a service plan until the work or assessment is confirmed. |
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Keep future work in a separate plan
A list of work you are considering should remain separate from completed maintenance. Note symptoms or questions in your own words, add relevant previous work and bring the plan to your garage. Once work is completed, record what actually happened instead of simply copying the original plan.
Use the manufacturer’s information for your exact motorcycle and the advice of a qualified workshop when deciding what is due. Service intervals, specifications and procedures vary by model and use. A general record-keeping guide cannot set the maintenance schedule for your bike.
Where 2Shocks fits
2Shocks is a motorcycle maintenance app for UK riders, available on Google Play. iOS is coming soon. It keeps your maintenance entries, available MOT information and saved service plans together. Free includes service-history records, service plans and garage sheets for one active motorcycle. You can remove it and save another bike without upgrading. Automatic bike alerts are included in Free. Plus adds up to 20 active motorcycles, custom reminders and an ad-free experience.
Garage booking and parts purchasing are not included in the first release. With Free, prepare and save a garage sheet with requested work, notes and suggested parts, choose a garage through Google Maps and open its listing to find its email address. Review and send the prepared enquiry in your email app. The garage confirms availability, work, parts and price directly; nothing is sent automatically and an enquiry is not a confirmed booking. Suggested parts need exact fitment confirmation. A notebook or spreadsheet using the fields above is also a useful place to start.
Your motorbike’s service book, on your phone.
Start free with one active motorcycle. Keep your service history, available MOT records, mileage and maintenance plans together.
An account and internet connection are required. Coverage varies by motorcycle. iOS coming soon.
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