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MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA NS125s year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:51.62%
(The average a petrol HONDA NS125 year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:585 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment70
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|48
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|28
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|24
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|22
Registration plate issues21
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||17
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|16
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|15
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|15
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|13
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|13
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|12
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|12
Horn not working |1.7.3a|12
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|12
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|10
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|8
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|8
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff |2.4.A.3b|8
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||8
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|8
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|7
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b|7
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|7
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|7
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||7
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|7
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c|7
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|7
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|7
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|6
Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k|6
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b|6
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|6
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|6
Offside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|6
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|6
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|6
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn |2.4.B.4|6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|5
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a|5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|5
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|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
Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|4
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|4
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|4
Offside Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|4
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a|4
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c|4
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|4
An item not tested |Manual|4
Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|4
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b|4
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|4
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a|4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|4
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|4
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))4
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))4
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|3
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c|3
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|3
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|3
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2|3
Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4|3
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|3
Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|3
Chain guard insecure |6.2.1c|3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|3
Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|3
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c|3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|3
Offside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|3
Nearside Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|3
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|3
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c|3
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b|3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|3
Front Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|2
Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|2
Nearside Steering lock stop missing |2.1.3|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|2
Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a|2
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b|2
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|2
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c|2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|2
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn |1.2.2c|2
Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn |1.2.2c|2
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn |1.1.3b|2
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b|2
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.1|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a|2
Nearside Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|2
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||2
Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables |2.1.2c|2
Front Brake disc|s| securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1g|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4|2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b|2
Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|2
Rear suspension component loose |2.4.A.1a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|2
Offside Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering |2.1.2a|2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|2
Nearside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c|2
Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired |1.2.3a|2
Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c|2
Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c|2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|2
Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a|2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c|2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||2
Front Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|2
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a|2
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e|2
Rear mono-shock insecure |2.4.B.4|2
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|2
Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.2.A1f|i||2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h|2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|2
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired |1.2.3a|2
Front Brake disc|s| excessively scored |3.2.A1l|2
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls |2.1.2b|2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|2
Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff |2.4.A.3b|2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))2
Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement |3.2.B3b|1
Offside Steering lock stop missing |2.1.3|1
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn |2.4.B.4|1
Front Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength |3.1.5|1
Nearside Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.4b|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Inner Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Inner Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Outer Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b|1
Rear Rear suspension component loose |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Rear Brake rod excessively damaged |3.2.A1c|1
Nearside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Front Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|1
Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut|s| |4.2.3a|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Nearside Front Lower Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.2.B1e|1
Centre Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|1
Rear Plate brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.B1c|1
Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Horn is not continous or uniform |1.7.3c|1
Brake pedal insecure |3.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b|1
Brake pedal is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4|1
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Nearside Headlamp switch insecure |1.2.4|1
Nearside Handlebar handgrip missing |2.1.1c|1
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g|1
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2|1
Brake master cylinder has an excessively worn master cylinder pivot. |3.2.B5|1
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|1
Fuel system component leaking fuel tap leaking |7.2.1a|1
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.4.A.2c|1
Rear Brake lever excessively damaged |3.2.A1c|1
Front Brake disc|s| insecure |3.2.A1g|1
Offside Front Steering lock stop maladjusted |2.1.3|1
Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Offside Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|1
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Brake pedal mounting insecure |3.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.2c|1
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a|1
Horn control defective |1.7.2a|1
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b|1
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b|1
Front position lamp does not face the front |1.1.1d|1
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a|1
Nearside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.1a|1
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn |1.2.2c|1
Stop lamp damaged and function impaired |1.3.3a|1
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired |1.1.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|1
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b|1
Offside Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded |6.1.1a|1
Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c|1
Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|1
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d|1
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables |2.1.2c|1
Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose |3.1.2b|1
Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Front Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e|1
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b|1
Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Front Brake caliper|s| securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1j|1
Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|1
Front Lower Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|1
Front Upper Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component missing |2.3.1|1
Offside Front Front suspension assembly component missing |2.3.1|1
Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair |3.1.5|1
Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted |3.2.B1a|1
Rear Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|1
Rear Drive chain fouling another component |6.2.1d|1
Offside Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b|1
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b|1
Rear Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l|1
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|1
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.3.3a|1
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|1
Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticking open |6.2.1f|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Front Lower Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced |6.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid possible fluid leak at brake caliper |3.2.B1e|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired |1.5.3a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired |1.5.3a|1
Rear Direction indicator obscured |1.5.1a|1
Headlamp damaged and function impaired |1.2.3a|1
Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|1
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn |3.1.3a|1
Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing |2.1.1a|1
Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g|1
Rear suspension component seized |2.4A2a|ii||1
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|1
Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.4b|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.2.4|1
Front wheel bearings are excessively tight |2.3.5b|1
Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Lower Rear suspension component loose |2.4.A.1a|1
Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|1
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated |2.4.A2a|i||1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.4 |a||1
Nearside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables |2.1.2c|1
Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|1
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection |2.1.2c|1
Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l|1
Offside Motorcycle structure cracked |6.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b|1
Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.3c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b|1
Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means |7.2.2b|1
Brake lever attachment screws loose |3.1.2b|1
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Centre Front suspension assembly has an insecure fork brace |2.3.4d|1
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|1
Front wheel has a loose wheel nut|s| |4.2.3a|1
Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted |2.1.3|1
Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted |2.1.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.2b|1
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables |2.1.2c|1
Front Brake lever is inoperative |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|1
Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection |2.1.2c|1
Offside Front Lower Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c|1
Offside Front Upper Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff |2.4.A.3b|1
Centre Front Upper Motorcycle structure adversely modified |6.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a|1
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure |2.3.3a|1
Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail |1.1.12 |a||1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b|1
Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn |1.1.3b|1
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2|1
Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid |3.2.B4|1
Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c|1
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment |3.2.A1i|1
Rear Brake locking device insecure |3.2.A1e|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|1
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn |2.4.B.4|1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose |3.1.2b|1
Rear Rear position lamp insecure |1.1.1c|1
Nearside Rear Rear suspension has severe distortion of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. |2.4.A.2d|1
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|1
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|1
Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension |2.4.A.3a|1
Front suspension assembly component loose |2.3.1|1
Rear mono-shock pivot seized |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|1
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear |3.2.A1i|1
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|1
Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c|1
Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1b|1
Front Front suspension assembly has an insecure fork brace |2.3.4d|1
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|1
Rear Chain guard insecure |6.2.1c|1
Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.B2b|1
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|1
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.4b|1
Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension link center bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.7.3c|1
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d|1
Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front forks |5.3.2 |b||1
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b||1
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Front Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied brake control notchy in operation |1.1.2 |e| |ii||1
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Suspension component has excessive wear or free play swinging arm (5.3.3 (d))1
Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached lower securing nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicators (4.3.3 (b))1
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking carb leaks if fuel left on. (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Footrest insecure pivot excess wear (6.2.12 (a))1
Exhaust silencer insecure securing nut missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Upper Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))1
Central Front Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))1
Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification swing arm bottoming out on exhaust (5.3.3 (c) (i))1
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))1
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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