| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 5 |
| Registration plate issues | 3 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 3 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 3 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
| Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 2 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 2 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 2 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4| | 2 |
| Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 2 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Brake cylinder severely damaged |3.2.B1b| | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 1 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 1 |
| Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 1 |
| Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c| | 1 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Front Horn is not a constant note |1.7.3c| | 1 |
| Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e| | 1 |
| Nearside Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2b| | 1 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c| | 1 |
| Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering |2.1.2a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 1 |