diff --git a/Components/8272/i8272.cpp b/Components/8272/i8272.cpp
index 39a7e9035..62ffab6c9 100644
--- a/Components/8272/i8272.cpp
+++ b/Components/8272/i8272.cpp
@@ -335,6 +335,10 @@ void i8272::posit_event(int event_type) {
 				if(!dma_mode_) SetNonDMAExecution();
 				SET_DRIVE_HEAD_MFM();
 				LOAD_HEAD();
+				if(!get_drive().get_is_ready()) {
+					SetNotReady();
+					goto abort;
+				}
 			}
 
 			// Jump to the proper place.