| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 32 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 17 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 15 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 13 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 12 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 11 |
| Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 10 |
| Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 8 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 8 |
| Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 7 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 6 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 5 |
| Rear Brake disc|s| cracked |3.2.A1g| | 5 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 5 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 5 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 5 |
| Registration plate issues | 4 |
| Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 4 |
| Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a| | 3 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 3 |
| Front Brake disc|s| cracked |3.2.A1g| | 3 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 3 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 3 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
| Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.B1a| | 2 |
| Front An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 2 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 2 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 2 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 2 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 2 |
| Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 2 |
| Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Upper Brake cable excessively worn HANDBRAKE FAILS TO SECURE BIKE FROM MOVING, PADS EXCESSIVELLY WORN BELOW MINIUM REQUIREMENT (1.1.15 (b)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock MIRROR FOWLING WINSHIELD ON STEERING LEFT LOCK (2.1.4 (b)) | 2 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake |3.3.A1b| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil R/H |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Brake light handlebar switch replaced |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working Switch faulty |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 1 |
| Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock RH mirror fouls on screen. (2.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working Front brake. (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working when operating front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e| | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
| Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps |1.1.4c| | 1 |
| Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 1 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Centre Front Upper Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component Replace H/Stock Bearing |2.3.4| | 1 |
| Centre Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2a| | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Front suspension assembly component cracked r/h stanchion cracked |wheel spindle clamp |2.3.1| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.2.B2b| | 1 |
| Front Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 1 |
| Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.2.B2b| | 1 |
| Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c| | 1 |
| Front Brake hose leaking fluid |3.2.B4| | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Front Indicator tell tale not functioning |1.5.2| | 1 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation Front brake light switch not working |4.3.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Rear Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j|| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working HANDBRAKE LEVER |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up |5.1.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 1 |
| Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front Brake performance not tested |3.3| | 1 |
| Rear Brake performance not tested |3.3| | 1 |
| Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.A2a| | 1 |
| Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% |3.3.A2b| | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Central Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Stop lamp not working Rear brake leaver does not illuminate stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake component is excessively corroded |3.1.5| | 1 |
| Rear Brake linked system has a seized caliper pivot. |3.2.B5| | 1 |
| Rear Brake caliper excessively weakened by corrosion REAR BRAKE STICKING (1.1.16 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
| Rear Gradient brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.D1c| | 1 |
| Rear reflector on sidecar missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7| | 1 |
| Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e| | 1 |
| Brake lever cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
| Rear wheel insecure |4.2.3b| | 1 |
| Brake caliper|s| insecure |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
| Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension |2.4.A.3a| | 1 |
| Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 1 |
| Indicator switch defective |1.5.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake disc contaminated |1.1.14 |b|| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1| | 1 |
| Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 1 |