| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 6 |
| Registration plate issues | 5 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 5 |
| Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 3 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 3 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) | 1 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) | 1 |
| Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate all position lamps with a single operation side lights do not illuminate at correct switch position (4.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Sidecar structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Mount loose (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Outer Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted and very distorted (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Unable to check function due to brake lamp being permanently on (4.2.3 (b)) | 1 |
| All position lamps not working Tried changing fuse. Fuse blew again. Wiring fault. (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle not returning (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake disc insecure brake disc mounting rivets (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |