Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 137 |
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 66 |
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 63 |
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 57 |
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 54 |
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 48 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 47 |
Registration plate issues | 44 |
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 40 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 30 |
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 29 |
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 28 |
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 28 |
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 27 |
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 26 |
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 25 |
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 23 |
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 22 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 22 |
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a| | 21 |
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 20 |
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 20 |
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 18 |
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 18 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 17 |
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 17 |
Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4| | 17 |
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 17 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 16 |
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 16 |
Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 16 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 16 |
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 15 |
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 15 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 15 |
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 15 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 14 |
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a| | 14 |
Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 13 |
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 13 |
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a| | 13 |
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e| | 12 |
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 12 |
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 11 |
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 11 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 11 |
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 11 |
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a| | 11 |
Brake hose damaged | 11 |
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 10 |
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 10 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1b| | 9 |
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 9 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 9 |
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 9 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 8 |
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.4.A.2c| | 8 |
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 8 |
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn |2.4.B.4| | 8 |
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 8 |
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 7 |
Nearside Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 7 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 7 |
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 7 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1| | 7 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 7 |
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn |2.4.B.4| | 7 |
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 7 |
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 6 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a| | 6 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 6 |
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 6 |
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 6 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 6 |
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 6 |
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 6 |
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 6 |
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 5 |
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 5 |
Drive chain fouling another component |6.2.1d| | 5 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 5 |
Front Brake hose fouling |3.2.B3b| | 5 |
Offside Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 5 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a| | 5 |
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c| | 5 |
Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.4b| | 5 |
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 5 |
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a| | 5 |
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2| | 5 |
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4| | 5 |
Front Brake caliper|s| securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1j| | 5 |
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 5 |
Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 5 |
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e| | 5 |
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b| | 5 |
Front Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7| | 5 |
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a| | 5 |
Rear position lamp insecure |1.1.1c| | 5 |
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering |2.1.2a| | 5 |
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.A2a| | 5 |
Front suspension assembly component missing |2.3.1| | 5 |
Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 5 |
Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn |2.4.B.4| | 4 |
Rear Brake caliper|s| insecure |3.2.A1j| | 4 |
Rear Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c| | 4 |
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.2.B2b| | 4 |
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables |2.1.2c| | 4 |
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn |3.1.3a| | 4 |
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| | 4 |
Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 4 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4| | 4 |
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 4 |
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 4 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 4 |
Front position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 4 |
Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 4 |
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b| | 4 |
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 4 |
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g| | 4 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 4 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 4 |
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.2b| | 4 |
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 4 |
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% |3.3.A2b| | 4 |
Front position lamp insecure |1.1.1c| | 4 |
Rear suspension component loose |2.4.A.1a| | 4 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 4 |
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 4 |
Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means |7.2.2b| | 4 |
Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a| | 4 |
Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 4 |
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b| | 4 |
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 4 |
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c| | 3 |
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables |2.1.2c| | 3 |
Rear Brake caliper|s| securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1j| | 3 |
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 3 |
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 3 |
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.3.5a| | 3 |
Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 3 |
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 3 |
Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 3 |
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.3.3a| | 3 |
Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e| | 3 |
Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s |1.2.2b|ii|| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 3 |
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g| | 3 |
Front Stop lamp missing |1.3.3a| | 3 |
Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 3 |
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b| | 3 |
Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 3 |
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn |2.4.B.4| | 3 |
Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 3 |
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b| | 3 |
Front Brake lever insecure |3.1.2a| | 3 |
Front Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned |2.3.1| | 3 |
Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 3 |
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b| | 3 |
Indicator tell tale not functioning |1.5.2| | 3 |
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 3 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp switch insecure |1.2.4| | 3 |
Brake lever insecure |3.1.2a| | 3 |
Front position lamp missing |1.1.1a| | 3 |
Chain guard insecure |6.2.1c| | 3 |
Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 3 |
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 3 |
Offside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 3 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 3 |
Front Front position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2a| | 3 |
Front Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m| | 3 |
Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7| | 3 |
Rear Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 3 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 3 |
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 3 |