| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 5 |
| Registration plate issues | 3 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 3 |
| Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 2 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 2 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 2 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 2 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 2 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 2 |
| Front Brake component is excessively corroded |3.1.5| | 1 |
| Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength |3.2.A1| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
| Fuel cap sealing washer missing |7.2.2c| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure excessively damaged |6.1.1a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp missing |1.3.3a| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
| Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted |3.2.B1a| | 1 |
| Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Indicator switch defective |1.5.4| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 1 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1| | 1 |
| Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7| | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c| | 1 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a| | 1 |
| Front Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.2.B2a| | 1 |
| Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |