MOT History from tests of petrol GILERA RCRs year 2004

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Pass percent:48.76%

(The average a petrol GILERA RCR year 2004 passes without issue)

Based on:728 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	104
Headlamp aim out of alignment	74
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	56
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	44
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	42
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	38
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	36
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	35
Registration plate issues	35
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	34
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	34
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	31
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	29
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	25
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	21
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	21
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	21
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	18
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	18
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	16
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	15
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	15
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	13
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	13
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	13
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	12
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	9
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\|	9
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	8
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	7
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	7
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	7
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	6
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	6
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	6
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	6
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	5
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	5
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	5
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	5
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	5
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	4
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Front Front position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	4
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	4
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Front Stop lamp missing \|1.3.3a\|	3
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	3
Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted \|3.2.B1a\|	3
Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s \|1.2.2b\|ii\|\|	3
Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	3
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned \|2.3.1\|	3
Front Brake caliper\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Wheel spoke missing \|4.2.1b\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Rear Wheel spoke cracked. \|4.2.1b\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	2
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure \|1.4.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Rear position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Stop lamp missing \|1.3.3a\|	2
Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% \|1.1.1d\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal is inoperative \|3.1.3c\|	2
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Offside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Nearside Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	104
Headlamp aim out of alignment	74
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	56
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	44
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	42
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	38
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	36
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	35
Registration plate issues	35
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	34
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	34
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	31
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	29
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	25
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	21
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	21
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	21
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	18
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	18
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	16
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	15
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	15
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	13
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	13
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	13
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	12
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	9
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\|	9
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	8
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	7
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	7
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	7
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	6
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	6
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	6
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	6
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	5
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	5
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	5
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	5
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	5
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	4
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Front Front position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	4
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	4
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Front Stop lamp missing \|1.3.3a\|	3
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	3
Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted \|3.2.B1a\|	3
Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s \|1.2.2b\|ii\|\|	3
Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	3
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned \|2.3.1\|	3
Front Brake caliper\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Wheel spoke missing \|4.2.1b\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Rear Wheel spoke cracked. \|4.2.1b\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	2
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure \|1.4.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Rear position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Stop lamp missing \|1.3.3a\|	2
Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% \|1.1.1d\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal is inoperative \|3.1.3c\|	2
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Offside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Nearside Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol GILERA RCRs year 2004

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