| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 114 |
| 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 issues | 22 |
| 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 issues | 9 |
| 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 released | 6 |
| 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 deteriorated | 2 |
| 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 weakened | 1 |
| 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 |