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MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA XLs year 2004

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mot history
Pass percent:88.24%
(The average a petrol HONDA XL year 2004 passes without issue)
Based on:17 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment114
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|77
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|74
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|44
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|39
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|39
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|37
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|36
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|34
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|32
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|27
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|25
Registration plate issues22
Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|21
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|19
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|19
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))19
Horn not working |1.7.3a|18
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|17
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering |2.1.2a|17
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|17
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|16
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|16
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|15
Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|14
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|14
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|13
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|13
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|13
Rear Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l|12
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|12
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||11
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|11
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||11
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|10
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|9
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|9
Registration plate lamp issues9
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|8
Front Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m|8
Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||8
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|8
Front Brake disc|s| is excessively distorted |3.2.A1m|8
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))8
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|7
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|7
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|7
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|7
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))7
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))7
Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||6
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|6
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c|6
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released6
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|6
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake |3.3.A1b|6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))6
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))6
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))6
Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a|5
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||5
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|5
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|5
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))5
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))5
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a|4
Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||4
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|4
Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|4
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.1b|4
Rear Brake disc|s| excessively scored |3.2.A1l|4
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|4
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a|4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|4
Rear Brake disc|s| is excessively distorted |3.2.A1m|4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||4
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c|4
Front position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2a|4
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|4
Rear Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m|4
Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))4
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))4
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))4
Horn not working (7.7 (a))4
Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|3
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||3
Rear wheel spindle loose |2.4.A.2b|3
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c|3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|3
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||3
Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||3
Headlamp aim not tested |1.6|3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|3
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b|3
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))3
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))3
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))3
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))3
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))3
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))3
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))3
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Front wheel insecure |4.2.3b|2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1c|2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|2
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.7 |a| |i||2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|2
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|2
Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k|2
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d|2
Front Horn not working |1.7.3a|2
Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning |1.5.2|2
Rear Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k|2
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both |2.3.3|2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls |2.1.2b|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|2
Front Brake hose leaking fluid |3.2.B4|2
Direction indicators not working all |1.5.1c|2
Rear Brake disc|s| cracked |3.2.A1g|2
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut|s| loose |2.4.A.2b|2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c|2
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|2
Rear Brake pedal is inoperative |3.1.3c|2
Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means |7.2.2b|2
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired |1.2.3a|2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||2
Headlamp incorrect colour |1.2.1|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|2
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d|2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4|2
Brake lever mounting insecure |3.1.2a|2
Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l|2
Front Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|2
Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||2
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|2
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a|2
Offside Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|2
Front Brake disc|s| excessively scored |3.2.A1l|2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))2
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))2
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))2
Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))2
Front Forks excessively corroded no travel (2.2.2 (d) (i))2
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))2
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))2
Rear Wheel fractured significantly reducing the original strength rim (4.2.1a)1
Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)1
Front Brake lever insecure |3.1.2a|1
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Nearside Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b|1
Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.B1a|1
Front Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.B1a|1
Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. |2.3.1|1
Front Brake caliper|s| insecure |3.2.A1j|1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii||1
Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii||1
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock n/s and o/s mirrors hitting screen |2.1.4 |c||1
Front Brake lever insecure brake lever nut missing |1.1.2 |e| |i||1
Nearside Position lamp switch insecure |4.2.2 |b||1
Rear Brake disc contaminated |1.1.14 |b||1
Rear Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected |1.1.16 |e| |ii||1
Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall |1.2.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Lower Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced on exhaust mounting |6.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Lower Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.1b|1
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Rear position lamp insecure |1.1.1c|1
Brake caliper|s| insecure |3.2.A1j|1
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking |6.1.1c|1
Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail |1.1.12 |a||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|1
Centre Front Upper Fuel cap sealing washer torn |7.2.2c|1
Centre Front Upper Fuel tank leaking |7.2.1a|1
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d|1
Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements |7.7 |c||1
Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4|1
Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.B2a|1
Central Exhaust has part of the system missing exhaust bracket |7.1.1a|1
Front Brake component is excessively corroded |3.1.5|1
Rear Brake component is excessively corroded |3.1.5|1
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% |3.3.A2b|1
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp headlamp tell tail on dash |1.2.2b|i||1
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|1
Rear Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a|1
Brake pipe union leaking fluid |3.2.B4|1
Front Brake grabbing severely |1.2.1 |c||1
Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.E1d|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|1
Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|1
Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.3c|1
Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake disc |3.3.A1b|1
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c|1
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection |2.1.2c|1
Front Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake |3.3.A1b|1
Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength |4.2.1a|1
Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength |4.2.1a|1
Chain guard insecure |6.2.1c|1
Chain guard fouling another component |6.2.1c|1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|1
Front Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h|1
Front Front wheel spindle loose |2.3.3a|1
Rear Brake disc fractured |1.1.14 |a| |ii||1
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|1
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|1
Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted |3.2.B1a|1
Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies hand brake not operating stop lamp |1.3.1a|1
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|1
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.3.3a|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released foot brake |1.3.1e|1
Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering screen fouling handle bars |2.1.2e|1
Nearside Headlamp switch insecure not secured to handle bars |1.2.4|1
Brake lever attachment screws loose |3.1.2b|1
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|1
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|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
Offside Front All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e||1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm side to side movement |2.4.A2a|i||1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b|1
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b|1
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.A2a|1
Central Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Central Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Brake grabbing severely |1.2.1 |c||1
Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2a|1
Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil x2 |2.3.3|1
Front Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c|1
Front Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|1
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Lower Exhaust has part of the system missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Brake disc|s| is excessively distorted |3.2.A1m|1
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated |flexible type| |2.1.1d|1
Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7|1
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|1
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Front Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4|1
Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||1
Brake lever is inoperative |3.1.3c|1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b||1
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.2.B1e|1
Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.0 mm thick |1.1.13 |a||1
Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|1
Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4|1
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|1
Throttle operating incorrectly sticking |6.2.1f|1
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering mirrors hitting screen |2.1.2a|1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |1.6.B.1|1
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|1
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swing arm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Nearside Front Brake caliper|s| insecure |3.2.A1j|1
Nearside Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted |3.2.B1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|1
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride front brake lever lock nut missing |6.2.1h|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Central Front Lower Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected |2.2.2 |f| |ii||1
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||1
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected |1.1.2 |b| |ii||1
Fuel hose damaged At fuel tap. |6.1.3 |c| |ii||1
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.3|1
Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Centre Front Upper Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|1
Centre Front Lower Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|1
Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn |2.4.B.4|1
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp |1.2.2b|i||1
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||1
Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Offside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Front suspension assembly component cracked |2.3.1|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.7.3c|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b|1
Rear Stop lamp likely to become detached |4.3.1 |c| |ii||1
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g|1
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|1
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment |3.2.A1i|1
Rear Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.B1a|1
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|1
Rear mono-shock pivot seized |2.4.B.4|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|1
Front Steering lock stop maladjusted |2.1.3|1
Brake component is fractured |3.1.5|1
Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c|1
Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii||1
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a|1
Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake |3.3C2d.|1
Front Stop lamp missing |1.3.3a|1
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.B1a|1
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d|1
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess front and rear |6.2.1e|1
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff |2.4.A.3b|1
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. SHOCK ABSORBER FAILED AND SUSPENTION BOTTOMED OUT. |2.4.A.3b|1
Front Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|1
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected |2.2.2 |f| |ii||1
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d|1
Rear Brake caliper|s| insecure bushing missing |3.2.A1j|1
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp high comes on for low beam |1.1.3b|1
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on headlamp low beam comes on when high beam is on the dash. |1.1.3a|1
Front Brake hose excessively kinked |3.2.B3a|1
Rear Brake hose excessively kinked |3.2.B3a|1
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c|1
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake |3.3.A1b|1
Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected |2.2.1 |c| |ii||1
Front Brake lever cracked |3.1.2c|1
Offside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g|1
Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|1
Centre Front Horn not working |1.7.3a|1
Centre Front Lower Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||1
Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b|1
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b|1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|1
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||1
Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Offside Rear Lower Rear wheel spindle securing nut|s| loose |2.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Lower Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j|1
Offside Rear Brake caliper|s| insecure |3.2.A1j|1
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a|1
Offside Outer Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|1
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Chain link not riveted correctly |6.2.1h|1
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded |6.2.1b|1
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b|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
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess x2 |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.2c|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.1a|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer excessively deteriorated |7.1.2|1
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a|1
Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Front suspension assembly component loose |2.3.1|1
Fuel cap ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Front Wheel fractured |5.2.2 |a||1
Rear Wheel fractured |5.2.2 |a||1
Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|1
Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted |3.2.B1a|1
Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.2.B1e|1
Front Stop lamp not working brake switch |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Front suspension assembly component cracked |2.3.1|1
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail |5.3.3 |b| |ii||1
Front Wheel corroded to the extent that the wheel could break up |5.2.2 |c| |ii||1
Horn control not functioning. |1.7.2b|1
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies when front brake lever applied |1.3.1a|1
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Brake lever cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1c|1
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swingarm-may tighten up |2.4.A2a|i||1
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|1
Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|1
Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Wheel spindle bolt loose |6.2.1h|1
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l|1
Nearside Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|1
Nearside Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake pedal |1.3.1a|1
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure |2.3.3a|1
Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated |6.2.7 |b||1
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h|1
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. clutch cable incorrectly rooted so it is obstructed in operation |6.2.1g|1
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working sidelight |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))1
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))1
Central Rear Lower All position lamps not working bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a))1
Stop lamp not working FR. stoplight not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))1
Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure SWING ARM BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake caliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))1
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c))1
Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Offside Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect No Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Position lamp not working new bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a))1
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play play in steering head bearing (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))1
Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail links seized (6.1.7 (k) (ii))1
Fork yoke insecure Lower clamp bolt broken off. (2.2.2 (d) (i))1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))1
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake light switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))1
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake not illuminating lamp (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Central Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation control 1 (4.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Brake performance not tested due to front brake bind (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake grabbing severely FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDS SERVICING (1.2.1 (c))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Drive chain worn to excess seized links etc (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced swinging arm has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Central Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Central Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))1
Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))1
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))1
Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning front and rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))1
Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Brake excessively binding wheel wont turn backwards (1.2.1 (f))1
Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))1
Rear Upper Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Front Stop lamp not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect EUROPEAN HEADLIGHT TAPED DURING TEST (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Footrest insecure FIXING NUT FITTED DURING TEST (6.2.12 (a))1
Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))1
Rear Wheel corroded to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Front Inner Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Inner Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
All direction indicators not working relay broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))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
Stop lamp not working When using front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn mounting of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii))1
Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing all front fairing needs fastening (2.1.4 (e))1
Wheel more than one fixing loose Spindle clamp fractured (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))1
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls brake lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Front Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))1

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