MOT History from tests of petrol BAOTIAN BTs year 2008

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Pass percent:65.28%

(The average a petrol BAOTIAN BT year 2008 passes without issue)

Based on:1,616 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	109
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	50
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	48
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	35
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	33
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	32
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	28
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	22
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	22
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	21
Registration plate issues	19
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	16
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	16
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	13
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	12
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	11
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	11
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	11
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	10
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	9
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	8
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	8
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	7
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	6
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	6
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	5
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	4
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	4
Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	4
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	4
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	3
Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	3
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	3
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	3
Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Front Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	3
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	3
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	2
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2
Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.B2b\|	2
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear Brake lever mounting insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.C1a\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose \|3.1.2b\|	2
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.2c\|	2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	2
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	2
Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.4b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Rear Brake lever attachment screws missing \|3.1.2b\|	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Offside Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.4a\|	2
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Nearside Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Upper Steering linkage has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|5.2.3 \|j\|\|	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|5.2.3 \|j\|\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned \|2.3.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Front Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Steering linkage has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	109
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	50
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	48
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	35
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	33
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	32
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	28
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	22
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	22
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	21
Registration plate issues	19
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	16
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	16
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	13
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	12
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	11
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	11
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	11
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	10
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	9
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	8
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	8
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	7
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	6
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	6
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	5
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	4
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	4
Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	4
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	4
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	3
Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	3
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	3
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	3
Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Front Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	3
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	3
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	2
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2
Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.B2b\|	2
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear Brake lever mounting insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.C1a\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose \|3.1.2b\|	2
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.2c\|	2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	2
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	2
Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.4b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Rear Brake lever attachment screws missing \|3.1.2b\|	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Offside Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.4a\|	2
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Nearside Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Upper Steering linkage has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|5.2.3 \|j\|\|	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|5.2.3 \|j\|\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned \|2.3.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Front Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Steering linkage has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol BAOTIAN BTs year 2008

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