| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 25 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 12 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
| Registration plate issues | 8 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 4 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 4 |
| Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 3 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 3 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 3 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e|| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 2 |
| 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|| | 2 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation |4.3.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake performance unable to be tested rear wheel binding (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Upper Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Upper Riders seat insecure riders seat not clipped in so insecure - re-attached on front clip to secure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Front Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy head bearings very notchy - central and left and right lock (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Drive belt excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected front mudguard and fork brace missing (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working at rear brake pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Excessive wear/free play in a suspension component/swing arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Front Drive belt pulley so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Drive belt excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working When using the lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front control not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |6.1.2 |c|| | 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 Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected |2.2.2 |f| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Excessively notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking on lock. (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Fork yoke excessively corroded slight tight steering bearings adjusted ok |2.2.2 |d| |i|| | 1 |
| Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing Stick on button reflector fitted (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working Front switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working on front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |