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MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA VTs year 2009

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mot history
Pass percent:89.48%
(The average a petrol HONDA VT year 2009 passes without issue)
Based on:1,217 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment22
Registration plate issues19
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|13
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|7
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))4
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|3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||3
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))3
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|2
Registration plate lamp issues2
Rear wheel spindle loose |2.4.A.2b|2
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.1b|2
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2|2
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|2
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|2
Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))2
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released stop light switch req adjustment |1.3.1e|1
Front Front position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2a|1
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|1
Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Exhaust excessively deteriorated insecure cover |7.1.1a|1
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|1
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies foot brake |1.3.1a|1
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.1|1
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||1
Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d|1
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|1
Nearside Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Nearside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1b|1
Rear Brake drum|s| insecure |3.2.A1g|1
Horn not working |1.7.3a|1
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|1
Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.2.A1f|i||1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid |3.2.B4|1
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
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
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.2b|1
Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.3.3a|1
Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.3.3a|1
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|1
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Horn control defective |1.7.2a|1
Rear Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j|1
Brake rod insecure |1.1.15 |c||1
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Front Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
Throttle operating incorrectly sticks open |6.2.1f|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.6|1
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly feels very notchy. |3.1.3d|1
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Offside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables |2.1.2c|1
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|1
Offside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
Outer Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h|1
Centre Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h|1
Centre Rear Horn not working |1.7.3a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.4.3 |b||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.4.3 |b||1
Riders seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii||1
Riders seat with a defective supporting structure rear mud gaurd |6.2.5 |a| |i||1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.3.3 |b||1
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |b||1
Rear Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering mud guard insecure |2.1.2e|1
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|1
Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Brake pivot has restricted free movement brake arm fouls on chassis (1.1.15 (e))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Min. Thickness is 5mm - Disc measures 4.1mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Seat/rear mudguard unit loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Central Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements sqeeky sound (7.7 (c))1
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))1
Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking when turning to offside (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Brake component insecure rear brake anchor bolt with no security (1.1.21 (c))1
Rear Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Swinging arm perforated by rust (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Front Brake performance unable to be tested FRONT BRAKE IS NOT WORKING !! (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Objects protruding from front (6.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Rear brake binding1
Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected OSR Lens (4.4.1 (b) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))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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