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MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA VTs year 2011

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mot history
Pass percent:91.62%
(The average a petrol HONDA VT year 2011 passes without issue)
Based on:1,683 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment31
Registration plate issues19
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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))5
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))5
Registration plate lamp issues5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|4
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))3
Horn not working |1.7.3a|3
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))3
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))3
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||2
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||2
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))2
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|1
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|1
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|1
Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected |6.2.7 |a| |ii||1
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Brake pedal insecure Retaining clip missing |3.1.2a|1
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b|1
Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned distance between |4.4.3 |a||1
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|1
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|1
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))1
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.7 |a| |i||1
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside 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
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||1
Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))1
Rear Stop lamp not working replace spring (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle not returning on righthand steering lock. (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition customer refitted baffles to pass test (8.1.1 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large rust hole all around rear 02 sensor (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||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 Brake pipe union leaking fluid |3.2.B4|1
Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation replaced switch (4.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock hitting fuel tank (2.1.4 (c))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose Worn cush drive rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working from front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working from rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))1
Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (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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