| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 5 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 3 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 2 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
| Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.2c| | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear brake pedal switch does not work (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp damaged and function impaired |1.1.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn |3.1.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear suspension component excessively bent |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Front Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g| | 1 |
| Front Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 1 |
| Rear Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
| Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.2c| | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 1 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 1 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front Brake cable excessively corroded |3.2.A1b| | 1 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
| Brake lever cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Rear suspension component excessively bent |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |