MOT Checks from vehicle manufacturers starting with Z

Analysis of MOT checks of makes starting with Z

We have analyised over 9,751 checks starting with Z

Some examples of the most common issues are:
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Occurs:52 times
Brake performance not tested  Occurs:11 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing  Occurs:22 times
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:13 times
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working  Occurs:14 times
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing  Occurs:17 times
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Occurs:107 times
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:42 times
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) Occurs:32 times
Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) Occurs:14 times
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Occurs:56 times
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) Occurs:21 times
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:92 times
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:20 times
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:36 times
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases  Occurs:12 times
Nearside Stop lamp not working  Occurs:32 times
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:45 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Occurs:30 times
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:18 times
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling a Occurs:13 times
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:69 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:52 times
Headlamp switch faulty  Occurs:11 times
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute  Occurs:17 times
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