| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate issues | 47 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 38 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 23 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 19 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 14 |
| Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4| | 11 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 7 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 6 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 5 |
| 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| | 4 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 4 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 4 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 2 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 2 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
| Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| 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)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Brake master cylinder leaking |1.1.10 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1c| | 1 |
| Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level |clutch fluid below minimum level| |1.1.10 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Central Rear Upper Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on sidelight |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Central Rear Lower Brake hose leaking fluid rear brake hose leaking,both old ! copper washers replaced and brake removed and bled. |3.2.B4| | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on number plate light |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working with engine running |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam with engine running |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam with engine running |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
| Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc|s| cracked |3.2.A1g| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake disc|s| cracked |3.2.A1g| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Central Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on No Plate light |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |6.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g) | 1 |
| Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Right fork leg (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Minimum separation distance less than 180mm (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering damper insecure (2.1.4 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Horn not working horn replaced (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam lights all go out when engine is running (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4) | 1 |
| Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |