| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate issues | 40 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 38 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 34 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 12 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 7 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 6 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 4 |
| Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 4 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 4 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 4 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 4 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 4 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 3 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| 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)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 2 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b)) | 2 |
| Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Extremely loud |8.1.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing Fitted new reflector |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.3.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light Stop light goes out on heavy braking. |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Steering operation impeded by a fairing |2.1.4 |e|| | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal insecure nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% |1.1.1d| | 1 |
| Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose N/S/F (Crash bung) (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned |1.4.2d| | 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 |
| Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam switch intermittent (4.1.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached |4.4.1 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Integrated rear light unit (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front position lamp obscured more than 50% |1.1.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Mount bolts loose incorrect nut fitted split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached |4.4.1 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb not fitted correctly |1.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
| All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Direction indicator not working Both front missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Combined stop light/tail light and indicator. (4.3.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Combined stop light/tail light and indicator. (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Do not meet spacing requirements. Should be solo motorcycles - 240mm at the front and 180mm at the rear (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect DIP BEAM HAS NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced MAIN BEAM VERY DIM (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible no dip beam pattern ? (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Headlamp incorrect colour |1.2.1| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator obscured |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b| | 1 |
| Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a| | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Footrest missing Broken majority of foot peg missing |6.2.12 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp missing footbrake (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Direction indicator not working all |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam needs to be held in position (4.1.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seals (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Footrest missing has seat fitted |6.2.12 |a|| | 1 |
| Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| 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 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j|| | 1 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j|| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
| Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |