| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 393 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 157 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 155 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 117 |
| Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 100 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 81 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 74 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 74 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 71 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 66 |
| Registration plate issues | 66 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 57 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 57 |
| Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 54 |
| Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 48 |
| Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 44 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 41 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 39 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 37 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 33 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 29 |
| Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 27 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 25 |
| Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 24 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 22 |
| Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 21 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 20 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 20 |
| Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 19 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1| | 19 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 19 |
| Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 19 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 18 |
| Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e| | 17 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 16 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.1| | 16 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 16 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 15 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 14 |
| Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 14 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 14 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 14 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 14 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 14 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 14 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 14 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 14 |
| Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 13 |
| Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 13 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 13 |
| Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 13 |
| Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2| | 12 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 12 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 11 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 11 |
| Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 10 |
| Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 10 |
| Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 10 |
| Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7| | 10 |
| Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b| | 10 |
| Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 9 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 9 |
| Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j| | 9 |
| Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e| | 9 |
| Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 9 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 9 |
| Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 8 |
| Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c| | 8 |
| Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 8 |
| Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 8 |
| Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 8 |
| Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 8 |
| Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.2.A1f|i|| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 8 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 7 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 7 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 7 |
| Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 7 |
| Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 7 |
| Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c| | 7 |
| Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 7 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 7 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 6 |
| Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 6 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 6 |
| Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing |2.1.1a| | 6 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 6 |
| Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 6 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 6 |