| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 16 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 12 |
| Registration plate issues | 10 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 10 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 6 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 5 |
| Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2| | 4 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 4 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 3 |
| Brake hose damaged | 2 |
| Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4| | 2 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 2 |
| Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 2 |
| Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 2 |
| Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 2 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 2 |
| Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced |4.3.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g| | 1 |
| Rear Brake locking device insecure |3.2.A1e| | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 1 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned |1.4.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators |1.1.3b| | 1 |
| Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute all |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering lock stop missing |2.1.3| | 1 |
| Offside Steering lock stop missing |2.1.3| | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b| | 1 |
| Front Brake hose fouling |3.2.B3b| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b| | 1 |
| Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.3.3a| | 1 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g| | 1 |
| Upper Fork yoke cracked |2.1.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal insecure |3.1.2a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e| | 1 |
| Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose leaking fluid |3.2.B4| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 1 |
| Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.7.3c| | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 1 |
| Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |