| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate issues | 31 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 25 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 10 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 3 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 3 |
| 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| | 3 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 3 |
| Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.7.3c| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Rear reflector on sidecar missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Drive belt excessively loose. |6.2.1d| | 1 |
| Drive belt fouling another component |6.2.1d| | 1 |
| Horn is not a constant note |1.7.3c| | 1 |
| Horn is not continous or uniform |1.7.3c| | 1 |
| Horn emits 2 or more alternating tones |1.7.3b| | 1 |
| Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear 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 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected Brake caliper hitting brake disk |1.1.16 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Swing arm bearings |2.4.A2a|i|| | 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 |
| Handlebar retaining device loose |2.2.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
| Horn missing |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear brake switch was faulty - now repaired (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working footpedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working with footpedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |