| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 169 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 128 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 100 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 73 |
| Registration plate issues | 57 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 54 |
| Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 49 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 45 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 38 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 37 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 35 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 31 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 30 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 28 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 27 |
| Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 27 |
| Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 25 |
| Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 23 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 23 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 23 |
| Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 23 |
| Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 22 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 21 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 20 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 20 |
| Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 18 |
| Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 18 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 18 |
| Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 17 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 17 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 17 |
| Offside Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 17 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 16 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 16 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 14 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 13 |
| Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 13 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 12 |
| Nearside Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 12 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 12 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 11 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 10 |
| Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 10 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 10 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 10 |
| Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 9 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 9 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 9 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 8 |
| 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| | 8 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 8 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 8 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 8 |
| Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 8 |
| Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 8 |
| Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 8 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 8 |
| Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 8 |
| Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 8 |
| Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 8 |
| Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 8 |
| Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b| | 7 |
| Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 7 |
| Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b| | 7 |
| Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 7 |
| Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 7 |
| Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 7 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 6 |
| Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 6 |
| 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)) | 6 |
| Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 6 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 6 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 6 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 6 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 6 |
| Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 6 |
| Front Brake disc|s| is excessively distorted |3.2.A1m| | 6 |
| Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 6 |
| Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 6 |
| Front Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 5 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 5 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4| | 5 |
| Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 5 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b| | 5 |
| Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 5 |
| Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 5 |
| Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 5 |
| Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 5 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 5 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 5 |
| Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 5 |
| Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b|| | 5 |
| Indicator tell tale not functioning |1.5.2| | 5 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 5 |
| Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 4 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
| Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b| | 4 |
| Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 4 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 4 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 4 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 4 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1b| | 4 |
| Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c| | 4 |
| Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 4 |
| Rear Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m| | 4 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 4 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 4 |
| Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 4 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 4 |
| Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables |2.1.2c| | 4 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b)) | 4 |
| Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g| | 4 |
| Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.2b| | 4 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 4 |
| Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 4 |
| Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h| | 4 |