MOT History from tests of petrol APRILIA APRILIAs year 1999

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Pass percent:65.27%

(The average a petrol APRILIA APRILIA year 1999 passes without issue)

Based on:3,360 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	216
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	92
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	86
Registration plate issues	85
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	77
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	77
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	66
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	52
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	50
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	46
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	46
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	45
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	44
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	39
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	34
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	33
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	26
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	24
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	23
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	23
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	23
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	23
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	21
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	21
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	20
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	20
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	19
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	19
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	18
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	18
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	18
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	17
Brake hose damaged	17
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	16
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	16
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	16
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	15
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	15
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	15
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	14
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	14
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	14
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	13
Fuel cap sealing washer missing \|7.2.2c\|	13
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	12
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	12
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	11
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	11
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	11
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	11
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	11
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	11
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	11
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	11
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	11
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	10
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	10
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	10
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	10
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	10
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
An item not tested \|Manual\|	9
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	9
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	9
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	9
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	9
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	8
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	8
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	8
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	8
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	8
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	8
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	8
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	7
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	7
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	7
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	7
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	6
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	6
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	6
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	6
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	6
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	6
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.2.4\|	5
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	5
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.4b\|	5
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	5
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	4
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	4
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	4
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	4
Nearside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	4
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	4
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	4
Rear Brake hose fouling \|3.2.B3b\|	4
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	4
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	4
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut\|s\| \|4.2.3a\|	4
Nearside Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	4
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	4
Rear Brake pedal is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	4
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	216
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	92
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	86
Registration plate issues	85
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	77
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	77
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	66
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	52
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	50
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	46
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	46
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	45
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	44
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	39
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	34
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	33
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	26
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	24
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	23
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	23
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	23
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	23
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	21
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	21
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	20
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	20
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	19
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	19
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	18
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	18
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	18
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	17
Brake hose damaged	17
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	16
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	16
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	16
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	15
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	15
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	15
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	14
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	14
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	14
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	13
Fuel cap sealing washer missing \|7.2.2c\|	13
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	12
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	12
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	11
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	11
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	11
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	11
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	11
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	11
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	11
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	11
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	11
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	10
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	10
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	10
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	10
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	10
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
An item not tested \|Manual\|	9
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	9
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	9
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	9
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	9
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	8
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	8
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	8
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	8
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	8
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	8
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	8
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	7
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	7
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	7
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	7
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	6
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	6
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	6
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	6
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	6
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	6
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.2.4\|	5
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	5
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.4b\|	5
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	5
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	4
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	4
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	4
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	4
Nearside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	4
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	4
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	4
Rear Brake hose fouling \|3.2.B3b\|	4
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	4
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	4
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut\|s\| \|4.2.3a\|	4
Nearside Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	4
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	4
Rear Brake pedal is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	4
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol APRILIA APRILIAs year 1999

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