| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate issues | 36 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 27 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 19 |
| Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 7 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 6 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 6 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 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| | 6 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 5 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 5 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 5 |
| Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 5 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 5 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 5 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 4 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 4 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 4 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 4 |
| Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 3 |
| Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4| | 3 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 3 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 3 |
| All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 2 |
| Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 2 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 2 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 2 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Horn missing |1.7.1| | 2 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 2 |
| Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 2 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 2 |
| Brake hose damaged | 2 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 2 |
| Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |1.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c| | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
| Front Wheel spindle loose |5.2.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| 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 Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Brake caliper|s| insecure |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
| Centre Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid |3.2.B4| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp missing |1.3.3a| | 1 |
| Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 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 |
| Direction indicator missing all |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1b| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working on foot brake |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a|| | 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 |
| Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value nearside and offside rear |1.2.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Service brake efficiency below requirements foot operated brake not working |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.7.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 1 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake component leaking fluid |3.2.B4| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component |2.3.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component |2.3.4| | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc|s| cracked |3.2.A1g| | 1 |
| Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Horn not working none fitted |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Wheel spindle or securing nut|s| so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected |5.2.1 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Centre Front Upper Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Centre Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength |3.2.A1| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b| | 1 |
| Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 1 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 1 |
| All direction indicators missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Central Rear All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Central Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Horn control defective |1.7.2a| | 1 |
| Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 1 |
| All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.4.3 |b|| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp missing |1.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For other Body and Structure component defects please enter 5690 in the `Find item` box above. |9.6| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning |1.5.2| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 1 |
| Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b| | 1 |
| Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 1 |
| Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.2.B2b| | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7| | 1 |
| Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering |2.1.2a| | 1 |
| Horn not working wire broken (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock bars too close to tank (2.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Red lights to the front (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper and Lower (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper and Lower (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake rod insecure front lock nut loose (1.1.15 (c)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators missing All (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking float bowl leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working off front and rear brake levers (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 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 |
| Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Central Front All position lamps not working front and rear position bulbs not working due to fuse blown (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached lower bracket broken off (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large hole in exhaust (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a)) | 1 |