| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 13 |
| Registration plate issues | 9 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 7 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 6 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 6 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 6 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 3 |
| 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 |
| Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2| | 3 |
| Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 2 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Horn control defective |1.7.2a| | 2 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 2 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 2 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake binding badly |3.3.A1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Upper An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake component is excessively corroded |3.1.5| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake component is excessively corroded |3.1.5| | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. |2.3.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Chain guard fouling another component |6.2.1c| | 1 |
| Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
| Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls |2.1.2b| | 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 |
| Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose leaking fluid |3.2.B4| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Steering damper insecure (2.1.4 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls |2.1.2b| | 1 |
| Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 1 |
| Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded |6.2.1b| | 1 |
| Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 1 |
| Rear wheel insecure |4.2.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4| | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b| | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 1 |
| Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized |2.4.B.4| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal insecure |3.1.2a| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working lever |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut|s| loose |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside |1.6.1| | 1 |