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Security report for blademotorcycles.co.uk

Blade Motor Cycles Limited · Transportation · United Kingdom

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

84/100

Risk levelLow

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Blade Motorcycles is a well-established UK motorcycle dealership founded in 1995, specializing in new and used motorcycles from leading brands such as Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, and Triumph. The company operates multiple physical locations across the Southwest UK and offers a comprehensive range of services including motorcycle servicing, MOTs, repairs, finance brokering, and an online shop for motorcycle gear and accessories. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand presence with clear navigation and rich content tailored to motorcycle enthusiasts and buyers in the UK market. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies, including Bootstrap, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and AdRoll for marketing and analytics, and uses DealerWebs CMS as its platform.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 100 · Low
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
72
Security headers
85
Email security
80
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
84

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The business positions itself as a leading motorcycle dealer in the UK with a medium-sized operation spanning multiple locations. Its business model combines retail sales with aftersales services and finance brokering, regulated by the FCA. The company leverages partnerships with major motorcycle brands and maintains an active social media presence to engage customers. Revenue streams include motorcycle sales, servicing, finance commissions, and online retail. The partnership with Heritage Automotive indicates a broader automotive group affiliation. The company targets motorcycle buyers and enthusiasts, offering tailored finance options and promotional offers to drive sales.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced, use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms to prevent spam, and a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. Security headers are partially detected but could be improved by explicitly implementing Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options headers. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the HTML content. However, the absence of a public security policy or incident response contact information suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The site does not provide a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file, which could enhance trust and security culture.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options to mitigate clickjacking and XSS risks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact details to improve transparency and customer trust.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program and provide a security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet WCAG standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and tracking scripts to minimize security risks and ensure compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Blade Motor Cycles Limited
Registration number
04660284
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Blade Motor Cycles Limited
Description
Blade Motorcycles is a UK motorcycle dealership offering new and used bikes from iconic brands including Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, and Triumph. They provide services such as MOTs, repairs, offers, and finance options.
Key services
New and used motorcycle sales, Motorcycle servicing and MOTs, Finance brokering, Online shop for motorcycle clothing and accessories, Offers and promotions
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Google reCAPTCHA, FontAwesome, CreateJS, AdRoll, Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics, CookieConsent
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
DealerWebs CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, AdRoll
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
AdRoll
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
AdRoll, Facebook Pixel
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and interactive features.
  2. No WAF or security blocking detected.
  3. WHOIS data unavailable due to domain naming error; domain likely registered without 'www'.
  4. Strong privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms implemented.
  5. Multiple contact methods including phone numbers, contact forms, and physical addresses.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  7. Good security posture with HTTPS and reCAPTCHA on forms.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
  10. Business information clearly presented with FCA regulation disclosure.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap framework, and DealerWebs CMS platform. It integrates multiple third-party services such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, AdRoll for marketing and analytics, and Google reCAPTCHA for bot protection. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and includes interactive elements like carousels and modals. Performance is moderate with some lazy loading of images and deferred scripts. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured navigation. Technical debt appears low, but opportunities exist to enhance security headers and accessibility compliance. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified from the content.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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