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MOT History from tests of petrol GENERIC CODEs year 2014

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mot history
Pass percent:60.37%
(The average a petrol GENERIC CODE year 2014 passes without issue)
Based on:593 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment51
Registration plate lamp issues34
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))14
Registration plate issues13
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))10
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|9
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released8
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))8
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated8
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))8
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))7
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))7
Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||7
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|6
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))6
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|6
Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||5
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||5
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))5
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))5
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||4
Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))4
Horn not working |1.7.3a|4
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|3
Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))3
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|3
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))3
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e||3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||3
Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))3
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))3
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|3
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||3
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))3
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))3
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))3
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))3
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|3
Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||3
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|3
Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||2
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))2
Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|2
Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))2
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))2
Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected |2.2.1 |c| |ii||2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i||2
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||2
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))2
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||2
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))2
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))2
Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))2
Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||2
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted |6.1.7 |j| |i||2
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))2
Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating Master cylinder piston not returning causing exsess pedal travel (1.1.10 (b) (i))2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))2
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))2
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|2
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))2
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|2
Central Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||1
Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Rear Brake disc insecure bolts missing |1.1.14 |a| |ii||1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||1
Shock absorber likely to become detached |5.3.2 |a| |ii||1
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not working with brake pedal (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Brake performance unable to be tested Bolt rubbing rear disc (1.2.1 (g))1
Central Front Upper Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Front Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Drive chain sprocket excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d|1
Rear Brake master cylinder leaking |1.1.10 |b| |ii||1
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bushes have side to side movement |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bushes have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort indicates excessive run out in front brake disc (1.2.1 (e))1
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation Stop lamp switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))1
Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))1
Rear Drive chain worn to excess crush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure both |2.4.A.2b|1
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|1
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up |5.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Stop lamp not working rearbrake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rear sprocker carrier |6.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Front Brake disc|s| is excessively distorted |3.2.A1m|1
Rear Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l|1
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|1
Front Wheel spindle loose |5.2.1 |c| |i||1
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Footrest missing both rear (6.2.12 (a))1
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))1
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock |2.1.4 |b||1
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock |2.1.4 |c||1
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Swinging arm |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||1
Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front Brake component has an inadequate repair brake caliper retaining bolts and washers |3.1.5|1
Rear Brake hose leaking Leaking at rear brake caliper (1.1.12 (c))1
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated Insecure |6.2.7 |b||1
Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii||1
Front Wheel more than one fixing loose |5.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.4 |a||1
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b|1
Rear Brake pedal is inoperative |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii))1
Offside Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock throttle cable being pulled tight resulting in engine reving |2.1.4 |c||1
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bushes |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Fuel cap ineffective seal damaged (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Brake linkage excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front fork seal (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))1
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light additional stop lamps in direction indicators do not emit steady light. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies FRONT |1.3.1a|1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling Rear wheel misalignment (2.4 (a))1
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))1
Front Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Upper Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Chain guard fouling another component |6.2.1c|1
Rear Position lamp not working Intermittent with main switch (4.2.1 (a))1
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Brake master cylinder leaking reservoir inspection window damaged (1.1.10 (b) (ii))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking WINDOW (1.1.10 (b) (ii))1
Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii))1
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (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
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Fuel cap ineffective seal damaged |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Rear Brake master cylinder severely damaged |3.2.B1b|1
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.3|1
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective 1 bolt broken on spindle (5.2.1 (d))1
Front Horn not working |1.7.3a|1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Stop lamp not working From lever. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Throttle operating incorrectly no cable free play revs changed lock to lock "adjusted to pass" |6.2.7 |a| |i||1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l|1
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess Cush drive |6.2.1e|1
Offside Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Motorcycle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Footrest mounting point structure damaged/corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Nearside Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SIDE STAND MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced SIDE STAND MOUNT (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))1
Rear Brake master cylinder insecure upper mounting bolt missing (1.1.10 (c))1
Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating Lower mounting bolt catching rear swing arm (1.1.10 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecurely attached Fork pinch bolt broken off in lower fork yoke (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking Fuel dripping from carb overflow (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c))1
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||1
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
All direction indicators not working All |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected |2.2.2 |f| |ii||1
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))1
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.2.B1e|1
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|1
Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear sprocket insecure |6.2.1h|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Throttle operating incorrectly revs increase on r/h lock |6.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|1
Front Lower Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|1
Central Front Upper Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock lock stops broken both sides (2.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Handlebar mounting insecure |2.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.12 |a||1
Rear Upper Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))1
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Rear Brake hose leaking |1.1.12 |c||1
Rear Brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.3.5a|1
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a|1
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii||1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b||1
Stop lamp not working rear brake |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling frame is bent and out of alignment |2.5.1|1
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swingarm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||1
Brake disc contaminated Covered in fork oil |1.1.14 |b||1
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))1
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b|1
Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected |1.1.16 |e| |ii||1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Front Brake performance not tested |3.3|1
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a|1
Drive chain excessively tight |6.1.7 |k| |i||1
Wheel fixing missing |multiple fixings| |5.2.1 |a| |i||1
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))1
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Front Brake hose excessively damaged |1.1.12 |b| |ii||1
Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1

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