| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate issues | 53 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 46 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 25 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 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| | 7 |
| 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)) | 4 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 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 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 3 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
| Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 2 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 2 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 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 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 1 |
| Front 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| | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
| Front Brake caliper|s| securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
| Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted |3.2.B1a| | 1 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing new fitted |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 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 |
| Exhaust silencer insecure NOT FITTED |8.1.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected |1.1.2 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2b| | 1 |
| Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected |4.4.1 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp missing |1.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing |1.3.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 1 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 1 |
| Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached |2.2.1 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 1 |
| Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock |2.1.4 |c|| | 1 |
| Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.4 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c|| | 1 |
| Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
| Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering lock stop missing |2.1.3| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Horn sound not in accordance with requirements |7.7 |c|| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 1 |
| Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp all indicators should flash on and off |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Central Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing red (1.5.1b) | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) | 1 |
| Central Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working when front brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 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 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image, led bulb fitted (4.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Footrest missing both rear (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on offside full lock (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear 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 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working Rear brake does not operate light (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |