Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 69 |
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 28 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 19 |
Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 17 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 17 |
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 16 |
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 15 |
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 15 |
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 10 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 10 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 9 |
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 9 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.2b| | 9 |
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 8 |
Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 8 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 8 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 8 |
Registration plate issues | 8 |
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 8 |
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 7 |
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 7 |
Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 7 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.1| | 7 |
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 6 |
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 6 |
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 6 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 6 |
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 5 |
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 5 |
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 5 |
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 5 |
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 5 |
Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 5 |
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 5 |
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 5 |
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 5 |
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 5 |
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 5 |
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 5 |
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 4 |
Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 4 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 4 |
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 4 |
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 4 |
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii|| | 4 |
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 4 |
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 4 |
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 4 |
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.1| | 4 |
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 4 |
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 3 |
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 3 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock |2.1.4 |b|| | 3 |
Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) | 3 |
Front Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 3 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 3 |
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 3 |
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 3 |
Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 3 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 3 |
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 3 |
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b)) | 3 |
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 3 |
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 3 |
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted |6.1.7 |j| |i|| | 3 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 3 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.4 |a|| | 3 |
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 3 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a)) | 3 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 2 |
Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 2 |
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 2 |
Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c|| | 2 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 2 |
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 2 |
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 2 |
Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 2 |
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 2 |
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 2 |
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 2 |
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 2 |
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii|| | 2 |
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 2 |
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b)) | 2 |
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) | 2 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.2.A1f|i|| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 2 |
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 2 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up |5.1.3 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected |2.2.1 |c| |ii|| | 2 |
Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 2 |
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b| | 2 |
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 2 |
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Front Brake caliper damaged and braking performance affected |1.1.16 |a| |ii|| | 2 |