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MOT History from tests of petrol APRILIA RSs year 2003

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mot history
Pass percent:56.47%
(The average a petrol APRILIA RS year 2003 passes without issue)
Based on:1,946 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment149
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|89
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|86
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|81
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|76
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||64
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|52
Registration plate issues49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|46
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|37
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|36
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|32
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|31
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|31
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||31
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|27
Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|26
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a|26
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|25
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|23
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|23
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|23
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|23
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||20
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|20
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|20
Horn not working |1.7.3a|19
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|19
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|19
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|19
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|19
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|19
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|19
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|18
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|17
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|16
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|16
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a|15
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|15
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|14
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|14
Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4|14
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|13
Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|13
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|12
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.A2a|12
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|12
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||11
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a|11
Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|11
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|11
Brake hose damaged11
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|11
Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|11
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a|10
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c|10
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|10
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||10
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.4.A.2c|10
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b|10
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|9
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||9
Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|9
Offside Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|9
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a|9
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g|8
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a|8
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c|8
Headlamp aim not tested |1.6|8
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2|8
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|8
An item not tested |Manual|8
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|7
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|7
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|7
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn |3.1.3a|7
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1b|7
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables |2.1.2c|7
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4|7
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|7
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|7
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|6
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|6
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|6
Nearside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|6
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|6
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|6
Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|6
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% |3.3.A2b|6
Drive chain fouling another component |6.2.1d|6
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||6
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|6
Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a|6
Rear Brake caliper|s| securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1j|5
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|5
Headlamp switch insecure |1.2.4|5
Rear position lamp insecure |1.1.1c|5
Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|5
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c|5
Footrest missing |6.2.1a|5
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g|5
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection |2.1.2c|4
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables |2.1.2c|4
Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|4
Rear Brake disc|s| excessively scored |3.2.A1l|4
Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|4
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|4
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1c|4
Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a|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
Nearside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|4
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|4
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|4
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4|4
Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4|4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|4
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|4
Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|4
Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.4b|4
Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|4
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|4
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|3
Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|3
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c|3
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.2b|3
Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c|3
Front suspension assembly component loose |2.3.1|3
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|3
Nearside Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|3
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls |2.1.2b|3
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired |1.2.3a|3
Offside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|3
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|3
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j|3
Front Brake performance not tested |3.3|3
Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|3
Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|3
Front position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2a|3
Nearside Headlamp switch insecure |1.2.4|3
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|3
Nearside Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4|3
Rear Brake pedal is inoperative |3.1.3c|3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|3
Horn is not a constant note |1.7.3c|3
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|3
Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering |2.1.2a|3
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn |3.1.3a|3
Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn |2.4.B.4|3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|3
Offside Front Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|3
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|3
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c|3
Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.4.A.2c|3
Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|3
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|3
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2|3
Nearside Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.4b|3
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|3
Brake lever insecure |3.1.2a|3
Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|3
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h|3
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))3

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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