| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate issues | 30 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 24 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 14 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 12 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 9 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) | 4 |
| 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| | 3 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 2 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 2 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 2 |
| Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| 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) | 2 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 1 |
| Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2| | 1 |
| Rear reflector on sidecar missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a| | 1 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator |1.3.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b| | 1 |
| Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls |2.1.2b| | 1 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 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 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3| | 1 |
| Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level |1.1.10 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
| Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4) | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength excessive play in disc rivets (3.2.A1) | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) | 1 |
| Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seals failed |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned not 180mm apart (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned not 180mm apart (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Steering damper is also colliding with nearside fork leg (2.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Upper Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake performance unable to be tested Condition of rear disk and pads could cause damage if tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Front Motorcycle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering R/H Mirror held on with clear tape (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Belly Pan (6.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |