Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 77 |
Registration plate issues | 45 |
Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 40 |
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 25 |
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 25 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 22 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 19 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 19 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 18 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 16 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 15 |
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 14 |
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 13 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 13 |
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 13 |
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 12 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 11 |
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 11 |
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 10 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 10 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 10 |
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b| | 9 |
Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 9 |
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 9 |
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 9 |
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 8 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 8 |
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 8 |
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 8 |
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 8 |
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 7 |
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 7 |
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 7 |
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 7 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 6 |
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 6 |
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 6 |
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 6 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 6 |
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b| | 6 |
Rear Brake locking device insecure |3.2.A1e| | 5 |
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.3.5a| | 5 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 5 |
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| | 5 |
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 5 |
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 5 |
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c| | 5 |
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 5 |
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 5 |
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2| | 4 |
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b| | 4 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 4 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 4 |
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j| | 4 |
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2| | 4 |
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 4 |
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 4 |
Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e| | 4 |
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.C1a| | 4 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 4 |
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 4 |
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 4 |
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 4 |
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 4 |
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 4 |
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b| | 4 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1| | 4 |
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a| | 4 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 4 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 4 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 3 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 3 |
Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 3 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 3 |
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3| | 3 |
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 3 |
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c| | 3 |
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d| | 3 |
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 3 |
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff |2.4.A.3b| | 3 |
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c| | 3 |
Front Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 3 |
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 3 |
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.A2a| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b| | 3 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 3 |
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 3 |
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 3 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 3 |
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 3 |
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 3 |
Front Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 3 |
Exhaust has part of the system missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 2 |
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn |3.1.3a| | 2 |
Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 2 |
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a| | 2 |
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c| | 2 |
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b| | 2 |
Horn missing |1.7.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 2 |
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 2 |
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 2 |
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 2 |
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 2 |
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 2 |
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 2 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c| | 2 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1b| | 2 |
Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% |3.3.C1b| | 2 |
Rear suspension component excessively corroded. |2.4.A.1a| | 2 |
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 2 |
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.1b| | 2 |
Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 2 |
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure |2.4.A.2b| | 2 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded |6.1.1a| | 2 |
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 2 |
Offside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 2 |
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 2 |
Indicator switch defective |1.5.4| | 2 |
Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. |3.1.4a| | 2 |
Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j| | 2 |
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp |1.2.2b|i|| | 2 |
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 2 |
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c| | 2 |
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded |6.2.1b| | 2 |
Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 2 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 2 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 2 |
Brake hose damaged | 2 |
Centre Front Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 2 |
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 2 |
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 2 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4| | 2 |
Rear Rear wheel spindle loose |2.4.A.2b| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 2 |
Nearside Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 2 |
Front Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 2 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 2 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 2 |
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 2 |
Offside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded |6.1.1a| | 2 |
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b| | 2 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 2 |