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MOT History from tests of petrol HARLEY DAVIDSON FORTYs year 2014

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mot history
Pass percent:89.53%
(The average a petrol HARLEY DAVIDSON FORTY year 2014 passes without issue)
Based on:1,728 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate issues73
Headlamp aim out of alignment39
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))28
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|20
Registration plate lamp issues12
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))8
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))7
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released7
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||6
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||6
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|4
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Rear Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||3
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))2
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing Rear Reflector fitted at test Station. At time of test. |1.4.1|1
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))1
Rear Drive belt excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust mounted dangerously |7.1.2|1
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Footrest insecure lefthand |6.2.12 |a||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside 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 Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Drive chain excessively tight |6.1.7 |k| |i||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Upper Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust nuts missing |8.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose x6. |4.2.1b|1
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swing arm pivot |2.4.A2a|i||1
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))1
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Upper Drive belt guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))1
Stop lamp likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))1
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Drive belt pulley so loose it is likely to fail 2 bolts broken (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Pillion seat insecure |6.2.6 |a| |ii||1
Central Rear Upper Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Central Upper Riders seat insecure riders seat and rear luggage rack insecure / loose - tightened as required (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle sticking open (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp likely to become detached screw missing from number plate light and tail light (fit screw resecure) (4.3.1 (c) (ii))1
Front Lower Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|1
Rear Stop lamp not working foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Front Stop lamp not working lever |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Stop lamp not working pedal |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Footrest missing Footrests missing (6.2.12 (a))1
Rear Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Drive belt guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))1
Rear reflector likely to become detached |4.8.1 |b| |ii||1
Rear 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 wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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