| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 45 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 16 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 11 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 11 |
| Registration plate issues | 6 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 4 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 3 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 3 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 3 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 3 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 3 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 3 |
| Brake hose damaged | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 2 |
| Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 2 |
| Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 2 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) | 2 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 2 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 2 |
| Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Front Front wheel has a loose wheel bolt|s| |4.2.3a| | 1 |
| Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3| | 1 |
| Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e| | 1 |
| Indicator tell tale not functioning |1.5.2| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking wrigh carborator |7.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded master cilender sticky |3.2.A1h| | 1 |
| Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded |6.2.1b| | 1 |
| Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Horn control not functioning. |1.7.2b| | 1 |
| All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 1 |
| Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering |2.1.2a| | 1 |
| Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front Brake |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 1 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 1 |
| Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
| Front position lamp missing |1.1.1a| | 1 |
| Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.2.B1e| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables |2.1.2c| | 1 |
| Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 1 |
| Stop lamp missing |1.3.3a| | 1 |
| Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c| | 1 |
| Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c| | 1 |
| Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.2.B2b| | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure tank |7.2.1b| | 1 |
| Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock on left lock |2.1.4| | 1 |
| Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
| Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2| | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Rear mono-shock insecure |2.4.B.4| | 1 |
| Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.2.A1f|i|| | 1 |
| Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 1 |
| Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working Not working On left hand lock |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front Brake hose excessively kinked Bake unusable on left hand lock |3.2.B3a| | 1 |
| Horn missing |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc|s| insecure |3.2.A1g| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc|s| cracked |3.2.A1g| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play upper bearing and locking nut slack |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Upper Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc|s| cracked |3.2.A1g| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.0 mm thick |1.1.13 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) | 1 |
| Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) | 1 |
| Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) | 1 |
| Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c) | 1 |
| Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) | 1 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) | 1 |
| Horn not working (1.7.3a) | 1 |
| Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) | 1 |
| Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Front Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture inside mudgaurd (1.1.11 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working rear side light inop (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking slight fuel leak (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Front All position lamps not working and rear (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |