# Motorcycle contrôle technique cost in 2026: €70, and when to get it

> Motorcycle contrôle technique: usually €70, €65 for a 50 cm³ scooter. A 2020 or 2021 motorcycle is due in 2026: see the deadline, find an approved center.

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A typical €70 for a motorcycle or scooter, or €65 for a 50 cm³ scooter: find the deadline based on the year of first registration and learn how to choose an inspection center. Based on the prices declared to the French government and those found on the websites of 4,015 centers.

By [Valentin Morterol](https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentin-morterol/) · Co-founder of Scalon

Prices declared to the government as of September 24, 2026 · Updated October 12, 2026

The short answer

A motorcycle contrôle technique (France's mandatory vehicle roadworthiness test) typically costs €70, or €65 for a 50 cm³ scooter (Scalon Observatory, October 2026). A motorcycle first registered in 2020 or 2021 is due in 2026; an older one never inspected risks a €135 fine. The government comparator shows a motorcycle price for only 1 center in 6: start from the official list of the 3,783 approved centers.

Get the list of motorcycle contrôle technique centers, with the contact details available.

Published on October 14, 2026 · Websites read on October 8 and 9, 2026

Key figures

€70

The usual price for a motorcycle or scooter over 50 cm³, declared to the government by 1,005 centers

€65 for a 50 cm³ scooter

1 in 6

Share of the 6,133 centers in the government's price comparison tool that list a motorcycle price

At the end of 2025, 3,783 centers were approved for motorcycles (OTC): start from their official list

2026

The year of the first inspection for a 2020 or 2021 motorcycle

Older and never inspected: the inspection is already due, or you risk a €135 fine

## In this article

- How much does a motorcycle contrôle technique cost?
- When must your motorcycle have its contrôle technique?
- How do you get your motorcycle inspected at the right price?
- Step 1: where do you find a center that inspects motorcycles?
- Step 2: where is the motorcycle inspection cheapest?
- Step 3: how much does a motorcycle contre-visite cost?
- Step 4: how do you prepare your motorcycle to avoid a contre-visite?
- Who is exempt from the motorcycle contrôle technique?
- Frequently asked questions

## How much does a motorcycle contrôle technique cost?

€70 in general, for a motorcycle or scooter over 50 cm³. This is the usual price: more than half of the 1,005 centers that declare a motorcycle price charge €70 or less, and more than 8 in 10 charge between €60 and €81. Confirm this declared price when you book.

Find your vehicle:

| Your vehicle | Usual price |
| --- | --- |
| Moped, 50 cm³ scooter | €65 |
| Motorcycle, scooter over 50 cm³ | €70 |
| Three-wheeler, sidecar | €72 |
| Quad | €75 |
| Microcar (no license needed) | €75 |

- **A 50 cm³ scooter.** Among centers that declare prices for both motorcycles and 50 cm³ scooters, nearly 1 in 2 charges the same price for both: give the engine size when asking for a price.
- **A 125 cm³ motorcycle or one with a larger engine.** The inspection generally costs the same for both because they fall into the same category, "Motocyclette" (motorcycle). A few centers charge different rates: check the exact engine size on your carte grise (the vehicle registration certificate).
- **The total to plan for.** If the inspection result requires a contre-visite (the follow-up retest), you come back after repairs: that is the second visit. With a contre-visite at €30, an inspection at €70 comes to €100: see the cost of the contre-visite.

The price also changes by département (French county-level area): see the table of départements.

## When must your motorcycle have its contrôle technique?

It depends on your motorcycle's year of first registration: a 2020 or 2021 motorcycle takes its first inspection in 2026. The requirement applies to all the vehicles in the table above, according to service-public.fr and the consumer fraud authority (DGCCRF). You will not receive a notice, so you must remember to arrange the inspection. An older motorcycle is not exempt by its age alone: see who is exempt (collector motorcycles, enduro bikes, trials bikes).

| First registration | First inspection |
| --- | --- |
| Before 2017 | Had to be done by December 31, 2024 at the latest |
| 2017, 2018 or 2019 | Had to be done in 2025 |
| 2020 or 2021 | In 2026: no later than 4 months after the day and month of first entry into service (see the carte grise), without going past December 31, 2026. Example: entry into service on June 20, 2021, inspection no later than October 20, 2026. |
| 2022 or after | Within the 6 months before the 5th anniversary of first entry into service. Example: entry into service on October 1, 2022, inspection between April 1 and September 30, 2027. |

Source of the dates and examples: [service-public.fr](https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F37538) and the order of October 23, 2023.

After that, a passing inspection is valid for 3 years: a motorcycle that passes in November 2024 is due again in November 2027.

Is your motorcycle from before 2020 and never inspected? Book an appointment right away, and ask the center how to arrive with a motorcycle whose inspection is overdue. Riding without a contrôle technique can lead to a fine of €135 in general, up to €750, and the motorcycle can be immobilized during a roadside check, according to service-public.fr.

Are you buying a used motorcycle? Look in the papers the seller gives you to see whether an inspection has already been done.

## How do you get your motorcycle inspected at the right price?

Four steps, in the order you will do them.

The right center, at the right price

**1.** **Find a center approved for motorcycles**→ Step 1

**2.** **Compare prices**→ Step 2

**3.** **Ask for the price of the contre-visite**→ Step 3

**4.** **Check your motorcycle the day before**→ Step 4

## Step 1: where do you find a center that inspects motorcycles?

Start from the official list of approved centers, by département, on [utac-otc.com](https://www.utac-otc.com/Categorie_L/Pages/Ou-passer-son-controle-CL.aspx), the website of the OTC (Organisme technique central), the body that supervises the contrôle technique.

A center can be approved for motorcycles without showing a motorcycle price in the government comparator, prix.conso.gouv.fr: of the 6,133 centers in the comparator, only 1 in 6 shows one.

We found motorcycle prices on the websites of centers absent from the motorcycle comparator: so check the center's website, or call it, giving the engine size and the year of your motorcycle, and asking for the price of the inspection and of the contre-visite.

How can you check it yourself? On the page of an Autovision, Dekra, Autosur or Sécuritest center, look at the list of services: a listing for "Contrôle technique MOTO" (motorcycle inspection) or "catégorie L" (category L, the official name for two-wheelers, three-wheelers and quads) is enough. On an independent center's website, look on the pricing page for "2 roues" (two-wheelers), "moto" (motorcycle) or "scooter de plus de 50 cm³" (a larger scooter).

In 5 départements, the comparator shows no motorcycle price: Corse-du-Sud, Lozère, Martinique, Guyane (French Guiana) and Mayotte. There may still be approved centers: consult the official list and call them.

The breakdown by département, and the limits of these figures

Of the 6,133 centers in the government comparator, 1 in 6 declares a motorcycle price there (file of September 24, 2026), that is 1,005 centers. At the end of 2025, 3,783 centers were approved for motorcycles, according to the OTC. Since January 1, 2026, a center that inspects motorcycles must show its price on the comparator, according to the consumer fraud authority (DGCCRF).

The centers in the government comparator, those that were approved for motorcycles at the end of 2025, and those that declare a motorcycle price.

We read the websites of 4,015 centers: at least 56 centers with no motorcycle price in the comparator show a motorcycle price there, at €66 in general, a price close to the usual price.

In some départements, the comparator shows only one or two. In Hérault, it shows 2 motorcycle centers, and we found 4 more on their websites. In Vaucluse, it shows 1, and we found 3 more.

In green, the centers that declare a motorcycle price in the comparator; in ocher, those we found in addition on their websites.

These figures are a minimum. The comparator file dates from September 24: a center may have declared its motorcycle price since. And many centers have no website, or do not give their price online.

**Selling to motorcycle contrôle technique centers?** Get the list for your area and your target, ready to call.

## Step 2: where is the motorcycle inspection cheapest?

Compare two or three nearby centers on the government comparator, choosing the motorcycle: you may find €60. Among the centers that declare a motorcycle price, 1 in 7 charges €60 or less. Avoid a long detour for a few euros. No motorcycle price in the comparator near you? Call the centers on the official list.

Motorcycle centers by the motorcycle price declared to the government as of September 24, 2026. In green, €60 or less.

For a benchmark near you, the usual price runs from €64 in Oise to €85 in Haute-Savoie, among the 46 départements with at least 10 motorcycle centers in the comparator. In Haute-Garonne, for example, it is €75 in general. This benchmark applies to motorcycles and scooters over 50 cm³; for a 50 cm³, keep the national benchmark of €65. No price for your département? It has fewer than 10 motorcycle centers: search your town on the comparator and look at the neighboring département.

The number of motorcycle centers in the comparator and their usual price, in each département

A zero means no motorcycle price is shown in the comparator, not that there is no approved center.

| Département | Centers showing a motorcycle price in the comparator | Usual price |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ain (01) | 13 | €68 |
| Aisne (02) | 8 | – |
| Allier (03) | 8 | – |
| Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (04) | 3 | – |
| Hautes-Alpes (05) | 2 | – |
| Alpes-Maritimes (06) | 18 | €80 |
| Ardèche (07) | 1 | – |
| Ardennes (08) | 10 | €70 |
| Ariège (09) | 3 | – |
| Aube (10) | 9 | – |
| Aude (11) | 6 | – |
| Aveyron (12) | 2 | – |
| Bouches-du-Rhône (13) | 13 | €79 |
| Calvados (14) | 10 | €75 |
| Cantal (15) | 3 | – |
| Charente (16) | 5 | – |
| Charente-Maritime (17) | 12 | €65 |
| Cher (18) | 7 | – |
| Corrèze (19) | 5 | – |
| Côte-d'Or (21) | 10 | €75 |
| Côtes-d'Armor (22) | 21 | €70 |
| Creuse (23) | 1 | – |
| Dordogne (24) | 2 | – |
| Doubs (25) | 9 | – |
| Drôme (26) | 3 | – |
| Eure (27) | 15 | €70 |
| Eure-et-Loir (28) | 10 | €65 |
| Finistère (29) | 11 | €70 |
| Corse-du-Sud (2A) | 0 | – |
| Haute-Corse (2B) | 3 | – |
| Gard (30) | 2 | – |
| Haute-Garonne (31) | 31 | €75 |
| Gers (32) | 2 | – |
| Gironde (33) | 16 | €76 |
| Hérault (34) | 2 | – |
| Ille-et-Vilaine (35) | 22 | €70 |
| Indre (36) | 8 | – |
| Indre-et-Loire (37) | 12 | €70 |
| Isère (38) | 22 | €69 |
| Jura (39) | 4 | – |
| Landes (40) | 3 | – |
| Loir-et-Cher (41) | 7 | – |
| Loire (42) | 10 | €65 |
| Haute-Loire (43) | 3 | – |
| Loire-Atlantique (44) | 37 | €75 |
| Loiret (45) | 7 | – |
| Lot (46) | 2 | – |
| Lot-et-Garonne (47) | 1 | – |
| Lozère (48) | 0 | – |
| Maine-et-Loire (49) | 23 | €79 |
| Manche (50) | 8 | – |
| Marne (51) | 6 | – |
| Haute-Marne (52) | 1 | – |
| Mayenne (53) | 10 | €68 |
| Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) | 11 | €65 |
| Meuse (55) | 2 | – |
| Morbihan (56) | 28 | €73 |
| Moselle (57) | 11 | €65 |
| Nièvre (58) | 4 | – |
| Nord (59) | 38 | €65 |
| Oise (60) | 15 | €64 |
| Orne (61) | 4 | – |
| Pas-de-Calais (62) | 32 | €69 |
| Puy-de-Dôme (63) | 3 | – |
| Pyrénées-Atlantiques (64) | 15 | €70 |
| Hautes-Pyrénées (65) | 1 | – |
| Pyrénées-Orientales (66) | 9 | – |
| Bas-Rhin (67) | 13 | €65 |
| Haut-Rhin (68) | 9 | – |
| Rhône (69) | 28 | €70 |
| Haute-Saône (70) | 6 | – |
| Saône-et-Loire (71) | 13 | €65 |
| Sarthe (72) | 22 | €74 |
| Savoie (73) | 15 | €80 |
| Haute-Savoie (74) | 13 | €85 |
| Paris (75) | 5 | – |
| Seine-Maritime (76) | 26 | €73 |
| Seine-et-Marne (77) | 17 | €70 |
| Yvelines (78) | 20 | €70 |
| Deux-Sèvres (79) | 8 | – |
| Somme (80) | 19 | €69 |
| Tarn (81) | 8 | – |
| Tarn-et-Garonne (82) | 11 | €69 |
| Var (83) | 8 | – |
| Vaucluse (84) | 1 | – |
| Vendée (85) | 21 | €70 |
| Vienne (86) | 10 | €72 |
| Haute-Vienne (87) | 1 | – |
| Vosges (88) | 10 | €65 |
| Yonne (89) | 14 | €76 |
| Territoire de Belfort (90) | 2 | – |
| Essonne (91) | 15 | €70 |
| Hauts-de-Seine (92) | 11 | €79 |
| Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | 8 | – |
| Val-de-Marne (94) | 11 | €72 |
| Val-d'Oise (95) | 13 | €75 |
| Guadeloupe (971) | 6 | – |
| Martinique (972) | 0 | – |
| Guyane (973) | 0 | – |
| La Réunion (974) | 6 | – |
| Mayotte (976) | 0 | – |

In towns where at least two centers declare a motorcycle price in the comparator, the gap between the cheapest and the most expensive is €5 in general, sometimes €10 or more. In Saint-Genis-Laval, near Lyon, the two motorcycle centers declare €50 and €79.

Some centers' websites show a promotion, €10 in general: check that it applies to your vehicle.

The price is not set by the government: each center chooses it freely.

The towns where the gap between motorcycle centers is the largest

Of 870 municipalities (communes) with at least one motorcycle center in the comparator, 98 have two or more. In 31 of these communes, all the motorcycle centers declare the same price; in 28, the gap reaches €10 or more; in 6, €20 or more.

| Commune | Motorcycle centers | Declared prices |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Saint-Genis-Laval (69) | 2 | €50 to €79 |
| Auxerre (89) | 4 | €50 to €76 |
| Perpignan (66) | 4 | €60 to €85 |
| Angers (49) | 3 | €67 to €91 |
| Osny (95) | 2 | €65 to €87 |

## Step 3: how much does a motorcycle contre-visite cost?

€15 to €30 in general: the price depends on the center and on the points to check again.

Among the motorcycle centers that declare this price, some offer it for free, at least in some cases (1 in 14); others may charge €40 or more (nearly 1 in 4). Ask in which cases it is free, and compare the price of the two visits: a center that is a bit more expensive, but with a free contre-visite, may cost less in total. You have 2 months from the first inspection to have the repairs done and take the contre-visite, according to service-public.fr: see what each defect leads to.

You can take the contre-visite at another approved center. Ask for its price, saying that the first inspection was done elsewhere. Details in our article on [the cost of the contre-visite](/en/blog/controle-technique-retest-cost).

## Step 4: how do you prepare your motorcycle to avoid a contre-visite?

In 2025, among the motorcycles and scooters over 50 cm³ inspected, 1 in 9 had to come back for a contre-visite, according to the OTC's annual report. The serious defects most often cited by the OTC: noise, pollution, tires, the fork (the front suspension), brake lights and turn signals.

The 80 points checked, in nine groups (order of October 23, 2023)

The inspector goes through 80 points, according to service-public.fr. A noise level that is too high and a pollution level that is too high are each found in about 3 inspections in 100, according to the OTC. For noise, this rate covers the inspections done since July 1, 2025.

- identification: registration certificate, license plate, serial number;
- brakes;
- steering;
- visibility, including the mirrors;
- lights and electrics;
- wheels, tires and suspension, including the fork;
- the frame and its accessories: seat, kickstand, chain…;
- other equipment, such as the horn and the speedometer;
- pollution and noise.

### Minor, major, critical: what happens?

The inspector classifies each defect by severity. Here is what each level leads to, according to service-public.fr.

| Defect | What it is | What happens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minor | No consequence for safety or the environment | Passing result, no contre-visite |
| Major | May compromise safety, the environment or other road users | Inspection valid for 2 months: have it repaired and take the contre-visite within that time |
| Critical | Direct and immediate danger to road safety, or serious consequence for the environment | Inspection valid on the same day only; contre-visite within 2 months |

### What should you check yourself the day before?

A defect on one of these points is generally a major defect, and a single one is enough to send you back.

1. **Lights.** Test the headlight on low beam and high beam, the rear lights, the brake light with each brake, and the turn signals. A license plate light that is out is a minor defect.
2. **Tires.** Look at the wear and cuts, set the pressure. A worn or cut tire can require a contre-visite; if it presents an imminent safety risk, the defect is critical.
3. **Brakes.** Check the pads and the brake fluid: below the MIN mark, it is a major defect.
4. **Exhaust.** It must be secured, with no leak. A removed or modified muffler, noise that is too loud, or a modified motorcycle that no longer matches its carte grise: major defect. If in doubt, ask the center.
5. **License plate, mirrors, chain and horn.** A compliant, well-attached plate, intact mirrors, a chain in good condition (the OTC counts it among the frequent serious defects). A horn that works poorly is a minor defect.

Bring the original carte grise and a clean motorcycle, without luggage: a point the inspector cannot check is a major defect.

Don't know how to check a point, the pads for example? Ask a mechanic to look at it, and ask for the price before any repair.

Need the list of motorcycle contrôle technique centers? We send it with the contact details available, for the scope you choose.

## Who is exempt from the motorcycle contrôle technique?

A collector motorcycle first put into service before 1960 is exempt from the contrôle technique, according to service-public.fr. A collector motorcycle is 30 years old or more, is no longer produced, has not been modified, and has "véhicule de collection" (collector vehicle) noted on its carte grise.

Collector motorcycles first put into service in 1960 or later must be inspected every 5 years instead of 3. A motorcycle that is 30 years old or more without a "collection" carte grise must still be inspected every 3 years.

Enduro and trials motorcycles used for sport are exempt if their owner has an annual license from the Fédération française de motocyclisme (the French motorcycling federation).

An electric two-wheeler is not exempt: the order includes inspection checks for its battery and charging cable. Its price is not in our data: ask the center for the rate that applies, according to the category written on the carte grise (box J), and check on [service-public.fr](https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F37538).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the price of a motorcycle contrôle technique in 2026?

€70 in general, €65 for a 50 cm³ scooter. For a car, see our study on [the cost of the contrôle technique](/en/blog/controle-technique-cost) and our guide [cheap contrôle technique](/en/blog/cheap-controle-technique).

### Does inspecting a 125 cm³ motorcycle cost less than inspecting one with a larger engine?

Generally no: the declared price is the same above 50 cm³.

### Is the price shown on a center's website the one in the comparator?

Most often, yes: when a motorcycle center's website gives its price without a promotion, it is the same more than 8 times in 10. For promotions, see step 2.

## Further reading

For the curious, journalists and professionals.

What the other sources say

| Source | What it says | Comparison with our study |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Répression des fraudes, DGCCRF (01/05/2026) | since January 1, 2026, the price of the inspection of two- and three-wheelers and quadricycles must be shown on the comparator, "as long as they offer this service" | gap: 1,005 centers declare a motorcycle price as of 09/24/2026, while 3,783 were approved for motorcycles at the end of 2025 (OTC); different dates, so we do not calculate a share; at least 56 others show a motorcycle price on their website |
| Service-public.fr (01/01/2026) | first inspection schedule by year of registration; inspection valid for 3 years; centers set their own prices | consistent: the usual price varies from €64 to €85 by département |
| Auto Journal (04/17/2024) | before the launch, the Transport Minister wanted a price that "does not exceed 50 euros" | gap: it was not a rule; 17 of the 1,005 motorcycle centers declare €50 or less |
| Scalon Observatory, price of the contrôle technique (09/24/2026) | €80 for a gasoline or diesel car | same file; the motorcycle costs €11 less in general in the same center (gap measured center by center) |

Our other studies are in [the Scalon Observatory](/en/observatory), including [the number of auto repair shops in France](/en/observatory/car-repair-shops).

## Method

The declared prices come from the public file of the consumer fraud authority (DGCCRF), extracted on September 24, 2026: 1,005 centers have a motorcycle price in it. We then searched for motorcycle inspection information on the pages of 4,015 centers reviewed on October 8 and 9, 2026, and recorded the motorcycle prices shown. The cases that make up our figures were reviewed a second time. The detail is in the block below.

Method details, checks and error rates

- **What a row counts**: a center and its latest declared price for the "Motocyclette" category (motorcycle or scooter over 50 cm³, with no distinction by engine size), entered by the center; it replaces the previous one and stays online until the next entry. "Usual price" = median of the declared prices; prices between €20 and €400; same definitions as the study on the cost of the contrôle technique (shared figures checked by the calculation script). 96 motorcycle prices in 100 were entered or reviewed in 2026.
- **Motorcycle and car in the same center**: in 998 centers that declare both a motorcycle price and a gasoline or diesel car price, the motorcycle is cheaper in 870, the same price in 118, more expensive in 10; median gap: €11 less for the motorcycle. 6 centers declare a motorcycle price with no car price. Another center is not part of this comparison. Motorcycle and 50 cm³: same price in 483 of the 998 centers that declare both.
- **Contre-visite**: 1,002 motorcycle centers declare its price; free at least in some cases in 71, up to €40 or more in 238.
- **Départements and towns**: all the départements in the file, overseas included (101); price by département given from 10 motorcycle centers, rounded to the euro in the table (exact values: Gironde €75.5; Mayenne €67.5; Sarthe €73.5; Vienne €71.5); a commune = its name and the first two digits of its postal code. Motorcycle centers shown by the comparator, by group of départements: 0 (no center), 25 (1 or 2), 202 (3 to 9), 778 (10 or more); centers found in addition on the websites: 1, 12, 13, 30.
- **Pages**: one public page per center (listing from the Autovision, Dekra, Autosur or Sécuritest locator within 150 m and the same postal code, otherwise the website declared to the DGCCRF), read on October 8 or 9, 2026 for our study on cheap contrôle technique; no new page downloaded. 4,015 pages read. Re-read for motorcycles by Scalon with the Claude Haiku 5.5 model (Anthropic) on October 9: the 750 pages of the centers that declare a motorcycle price, and the 686 pages of the other centers where a motorcycle-related term (moto: motorcycle; deux-roues: two-wheeler; motocyclette: motorcycle; scooter; cyclomoteur: moped) is followed by a price; the other 2,579 pages show no readable motorcycle price. Exact quote found in the page; prices in images not read. Two listing formats are read by a fixed rule applied to all pages: "Contrôle technique MOTO … NOUVEAU PRIX / ANCIEN PRIX" (new price / old price; 84 pages) and "À partir de A € À partir de B €" (from A € from B €; 11 pages). Prices under €20 discarded.
- **The centers' websites, in numbers**: of the 750 motorcycle centers whose page we read, 68 give a motorcycle price there. Of the 65 that give a price without a promotion: 55 show the official price (a difference of less than €0.50), 1 a higher price, at most 9 a lower price. Motorcycle promotions: 36 of the 124 websites where we found a motorcycle price, including 21 comparator motorcycle centers and 15 centers absent from the motorcycle comparator; median saving €10, at most €22; median promotional price €60.
- **Centers absent from the motorcycle comparator**: a center with no motorcycle price in the September 24 file whose page shows a motorcycle price; discarded when the same page is also that of a declared motorcycle center (41), or of another center (1), when the same company declares the motorcycle elsewhere (2), or when a declared motorcycle center is within 150 m (2). Networks: 27 Autosur listings, 28 websites of independent centers or other networks, 1 Dekra listing. We do not infer why these centers are absent (a missed or more recent declaration, or the page's association with a center): we report only what the page shows.
- **Re-reads**: all the pages that make up the figure for centers absent from the motorcycle comparator (103) were re-read by the writing session (Claude Opus 5.5): none was misclassified (1 page showing "€0.00" was detected by the fixed rule and discarded). The 13 pages "cheaper on the website": 1 false, 3 promotions read as a normal price (corrected); this count is a maximum. Among 30 pages randomly selected from 114 where no motorcycle price had been extracted despite a clue, 4 motorcycle prices had been missed: the counts of websites showing a motorcycle price are lower bounds.
- **Cost**: $1.29 of Claude Haiku 5.5 calls (1,436 pages).
- **What the measurement does not see**: centers with no page read; a price declared after September 24; the price charged at the counter; the strictness of inspections; the distance to the nearest motorcycle center; the number of motorcycles by département.
- **Not published**: no center name; the towns cited are cited for the gap between declared prices, which are public.

## Cite this study

> Scalon Observatory, "Motorcycle contrôle technique cost in 2026: €70, and when to get it," October 14, 2026: 1,005 of the 6,133 centers in the official comparator declare a motorcycle price (DGCCRF, 09/24/2026), €70 in general; on the websites of 4,015 centers read on October 8 and 9, 2026, at least 56 others show a motorcycle price, including 13 in the 21 départements where the comparator shows two at most (25 in all). [https://scalon.fr/en/blog/motorcycle-controle-technique-cost](/en/blog/motorcycle-controle-technique-cost)

## Sources

The sources, with their links

- DGCCRF, dataset "prix-controle-technique", data.economie.gouv.fr, export of 09/24/2026; comparator: [https://prix.conso.gouv.fr/controle-technique](https://prix.conso.gouv.fr/controle-technique)
- DGCCRF, "Le site vous informant sur le prix des contrôles techniques évolue", 01/05/2026: [https://www.economie.gouv.fr/dgccrf/actualites-dgccrf/le-site-vous-informant-sur-le-prix-des-controles-techniques-evolue](https://www.economie.gouv.fr/dgccrf/actualites-dgccrf/le-site-vous-informant-sur-le-prix-des-controles-techniques-evolue)
- Service-public.fr, sheet F37538 "Contrôle technique d'un 2, 3 roues ou quadricycle à moteur (catégorie L)", verified 01/01/2026, read 10/09/2026: [https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F37538](https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F37538)
- Arrêté du 23 octobre 2023 relatif au contrôle technique des véhicules motorisés à deux ou trois roues et quadricycles à moteur, Légifrance: [https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/id/JORFTEXT000048242538](https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/id/JORFTEXT000048242538)
- Arrêté du 23 octobre 2023, annexe I (points de contrôle et défaillances), consolidated version of the Organisme technique central, revision 03 applicable 02/19/2025, read 10/09/2026: [https://www.utac-otc.com/Categorie_L/Documents/Arr%C3%AAt%C3%A9%20du%2023%20octobre%202023%20version%20consolid%C3%A9e%20r%C3%A9vision%2003%20applicable%20au%2019022025.pdf](https://www.utac-otc.com/Categorie_L/Documents/Arr%C3%AAt%C3%A9%20du%2023%20octobre%202023%20version%20consolid%C3%A9e%20r%C3%A9vision%2003%20applicable%20au%2019022025.pdf)
- Organisme technique central (OTC), "Contrôle technique périodique des véhicules catégorie L, rapport d'activité 2024-2025", 04/17/2026, read 10/09/2026: [https://www.utac-otc.com/Bilan%20Annuel/Derni%c3%a8res%20publications/Bilan%20CL%202024-2025_20260417.pdf](https://www.utac-otc.com/Bilan%20Annuel/Derni%c3%a8res%20publications/Bilan%20CL%202024-2025_20260417.pdf)
- Service-public.fr, sheet F2880 "Contrôle technique du véhicule : obligatoire ou dispense ?", verified 01/23/2026, read 10/09/2026: [https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2880](https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2880)
- Service-public.fr, sheet F328 "Contrôle technique d'un véhicule de collection : quelles sont les règles ?", verified 01/01/2026, read 10/09/2026: [https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F328](https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F328)
- Service-public.fr, news item A16861, 04/02/2024: [https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/actualites/A16861](https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/actualites/A16861)
- Auto Journal, "Contrôle technique deux-roues : combien coûte-il ?", 04/17/2024, read 10/12/2026: [https://www.autojournal.fr/actu/controle-technique-deux-roues-combien-tarif-336947.html](https://www.autojournal.fr/actu/controle-technique-deux-roues-combien-tarif-336947.html)
- DGCCRF, survey on contrôle technique centers (reference prices, excluding promotional offers), 03/02/2023: [https://www.economie.gouv.fr/dgccrf/laction-de-la-dgccrf/les-enquetes/centres-de-controle-technique-des-vehicules-des](https://www.economie.gouv.fr/dgccrf/laction-de-la-dgccrf/les-enquetes/centres-de-controle-technique-des-vehicules-des)
- Pages of the centers (Autovision, Dekra, Autosur and Sécuritest locators and declared websites), read on October 8 and 9, 2026 (Scalon Observatory).

## Do you sell to motorcycle inspection centers?

Test benches, software, training, insurance: about 3,800 centers are approved for motorcycles (3,783 at the end of 2025 according to the OTC, the central technical body that supervises the contrôle technique); in September 2026, 1,005 showed a motorcycle price on the government comparator. Scalon lists these 1,005 centers, and those that show a motorcycle price on their website, with their network and contact details.

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