| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 6 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 5 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 3 |
| Registration plate issues | 3 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Horn missing |1.7.1| | 2 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 2 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
| Front Wheel spoke missing |4.2.1b| | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1b| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Centre Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
| Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2| | 1 |
| Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn |1.2.2c| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn |1.2.2c| | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| All direction indicators incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 1 |
| Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 1 |
| Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |