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MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CLRs year 1999

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mot history
Pass percent:66.32%
(The average a petrol HONDA CLR year 1999 passes without issue)
Based on:870 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment65
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|25
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|19
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|16
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|15
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|14
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|14
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|12
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|11
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|10
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|10
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff |2.4.A.3b|10
Registration plate issues10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||10
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|9
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|7
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4|7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|7
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e|7
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|7
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|6
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|6
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e|6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|6
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.1b|6
Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|6
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|6
Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e|6
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|5
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||5
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|5
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|4
Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|4
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.1|4
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b|4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|4
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|4
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.1|4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|4
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|4
Rear suspension component seized |2.4A2a|ii||3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||3
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|3
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|3
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a|3
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1j|3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c|3
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|3
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|3
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.A2a|3
Rear mono-shock pivot seized |2.4.B.4|3
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|2
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a|2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c|2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|2
Front Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b|2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|2
Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l|2
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|2
Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|2
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized |2.4.B.4|2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|2
Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|2
Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.2.A1f|i||2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|2
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|2
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired |1.2.3a|2
Horn not working |1.7.3a|2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|2
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp |1.2.2b|i||2
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||2
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||2
Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|2
Front Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|2
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|2
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|2
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|2
Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|2
Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam head lamp tel tail showing dipped beam is full beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Front Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|1
Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. |2.3.1|1
Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Brake locking device insecure |3.2.A1e|1
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j|1
Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||1
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|1
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c|1
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
Rear Brake drum|s| securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1g|1
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2|1
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Rear Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|1
Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated |2.4.A2a|i||1
Stop lamp not working Rear brake lamp switch needed adjusting. |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|1
Front Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength |3.2.A1|1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b|1
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment |3.2.A1i|1
Rear Wheel spoke missing |4.2.1b|1
Upper Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|1
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Direction indicators not working all indicators |1.5.1c|1
Front Brake performance not tested not working |3.3|1
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k|1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b||1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |4.1.3 |b||1
Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Wheel spindle retaining cap fractured. (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Rear Footrest missing both sides |6.2.12 |a||1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|1
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b|1
Front wheel insecure |4.2.3b|1
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies With front brake |1.3.1a|1
Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c|1
Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c|1
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|1
Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.6|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b|1
Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a|1
Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))1
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering front wheel pointing to o/s, (rh) (2.4 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.3.5a|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1c|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both |2.3.3|1
Front Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Central Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|1
Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
All direction indicators missing FRONT AND REAR MISSING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake master cylinder severely damaged |3.2.B1b|1
Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Clutch lever mounting bolt insecure due to missing nut (6.1.1 (b) (i))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail Rear drive chain sprocket excessively loose on carrier (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Engine mounting/bracket bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))1
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))1
Rear position lamp insecure |1.1.1c|1
Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation |4.3.2 |a| |ii||1
Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Nearside Fork yoke deformed |2.1.1b|1
Centre Front Horn not working |1.7.3a|1
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|1
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c|1
Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Rear Brake component modification unsafe torque reaction bracket welded x2 times (1.1.21 (d) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected |1.5.4|1
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.2.B2b|1
Front Front wheel has a missing wheel nut|s| |4.2.3a|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Indicator tell tale not functioning |1.5.2|1
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.1b|1
Front Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m|1
Throttle operating incorrectly revving up on right lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear torsion bar missing a locking devise (6.1.1 (b) (i))1
Front Brake lever excessively damaged |3.2.A1c|1
Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e|1
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.2.B1e|1
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Footrest missing both pillion footrests missing (6.2.12 (a))1
Offside Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e|1
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b|1
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|1
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii||1
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Front Brake disc|s| excessively scored |3.2.A1l|1
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j|1
Rear Wheel spoke excessively corroded |4.2.1b|1
Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|1
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b|1
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking |6.1.1c|1
Offside Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock |2.1.4 |c||1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||1
Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|1
Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|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
Front suspension assembly component excessively bent |2.3.1|1
Motorcycle structure excessively distorted |6.1.1a|1
Rear Brake back plate|s| securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1j|1
Rear position lamp missing |1.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|1
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Front Stop lamp obscured |1.3.1c|1
Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b|1
Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.2.B1e|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|1
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a|1
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b|1
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Offside Front Brake locking device insecure |3.2.A1e|1
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded |6.2.1b|1
Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7|1
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.2b|1
Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength |3.1.5|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Inner Front Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Outer Front Upper Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a|1
Upper Fork yoke insecure nut loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))1
Rear Brake component inadequately mounted brake reaction arm not split pinned (1.1.21 (c))1
Front Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.4b|1
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut|s| loose |2.3.5a|1
Stop lamp not working foot pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear position lamp incorrect colour rear lens missing |1.1.2b|1
Nearside Inner Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|1
Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired Reflector deteriorated. |1.1.1b|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.4.A.2c|1
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Steering lock stop missing |2.1.3|1
Front position lamp damaged and function impaired |1.1.1b|1
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|1
Front Upper Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Offside Steering lock stop missing |2.1.3|1
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% |3.3.A2b|1
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|1
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Offside Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock by fixing of l plate (2.1.4 (c))1
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|1
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn |2.4.B.4|1
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.2b|1
Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Nearside Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))1
Offside Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))1
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Front Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength master cylinder damaged |3.2.A1|1
Front Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength bolt holding lever |3.1.5|1
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|1
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies right front brake switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Rear wheel insecure rear off side spacer |4.2.3b|1
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff rear shock not working |2.4.A.3b|1
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering front mudguard loose |2.1.2e|1
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies leaver |1.3.1a|1

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