| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 33 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 21 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 16 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 16 |
| Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 16 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 14 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 14 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 12 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 12 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 8 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 8 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 8 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 7 |
| Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 6 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Registration plate issues | 5 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 5 |
| Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) | 4 |
| Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 4 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 4 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 3 |
| Rear Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i)) | 3 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 3 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 3 |
| Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 3 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 3 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a)) | 2 |
| Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Front Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 2 |
| Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e)) | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 2 |
| Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Control two (1.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 2 |
| Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) | 2 |
| Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel rear brake (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested Due to condition of front pads (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides, front (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Shock absorber has negligible damping effect both sides, front (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Brake component modification unsafe windscreen and hand muffs are pressing the rear brake lever (1.1.21 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) play in rear wheel>possibly bearing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied front (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied broken (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Lower Brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear brake felt slack and didnt lock rear wheel when lever pulled hard - adjusted cable to correct - feels very good now (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake excessively binding Fr. brake binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel on rear brake lever. (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front inoperative (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel brake shoes worn (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel control (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated NEED CHANGE THE CLUTCH (6.2.7 (b)) | 1 |
| Brake component insecure hose (1.1.21 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation it locks the rear wheel by locking to the right (1.1.15 (d)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake switch inop (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working brake switch adjusted (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working brake switch replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Sharp Edges (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working high beam (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Horn not working horn replaced (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Fork yoke excessively deformed Steering fouling fairings, suspect front end impact. (2.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Brake lever excessively worn bent (1.1.15 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front fender (6.1.8 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Handlebar mounting insecure Bars can turn further when turned against steering stop (2.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel comes back to handle bar (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure lock missing seat moves around (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working front and rear brakes (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working Brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Rear brake (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake cable insecure | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Lower Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure latch broken (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever pivot excessively worn broken and worn (1.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 1 |