| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 107 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 93 |
| Registration plate issues | 59 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 29 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 27 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 24 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 22 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 22 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 21 |
| Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 18 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 17 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 16 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 16 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 15 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 14 |
| Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 13 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 12 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 10 |
| Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 9 |
| Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 9 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 9 |
| 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| | 9 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 8 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 7 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 7 |
| Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 7 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 7 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Front Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 6 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 6 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 6 |
| Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 6 |
| Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 6 |
| Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 6 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 5 |
| Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 5 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 5 |
| Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted |3.2.B1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 5 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c| | 5 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 5 |
| Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 5 |
| Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 5 |
| Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 5 |
| Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 4 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 4 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 4 |
| Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 4 |
| Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 4 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 4 |
| Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
| Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 3 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 3 |
| Front position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2a| | 3 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned |1.4.2d| | 3 |
| Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
| Front Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m| | 3 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c| | 3 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 3 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 3 |
| Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.B2b| | 3 |
| Rear Brake pedal is inoperative |3.1.3c| | 3 |
| Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 3 |
| Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a| | 3 |
| Rear Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 3 |