Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 200 |
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 86 |
Registration plate issues | 78 |
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 70 |
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 55 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 51 |
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 48 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 47 |
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 46 |
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 43 |
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 40 |
Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 39 |
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 38 |
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 38 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 33 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 31 |
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 28 |
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 26 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 24 |
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 24 |
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 24 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 24 |
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 21 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 19 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 19 |
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 17 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 17 |
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 17 |
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 16 |
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 15 |
Nearside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 14 |
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.A2a| | 14 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 13 |
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 13 |
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 13 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 13 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 11 |
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 11 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c| | 11 |
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 11 |
Offside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 11 |
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 11 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4| | 10 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 10 |
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 10 |
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 10 |
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 10 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 10 |
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 10 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 9 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 9 |
Brake pedal insecure |3.1.2a| | 9 |
Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 9 |
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 8 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 8 |
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 8 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 8 |
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 8 |
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 8 |
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 8 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 8 |
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 8 |
Nearside Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 7 |
Offside Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 7 |
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 7 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 7 |
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| | 7 |
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 7 |
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 7 |
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j| | 7 |
Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 7 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b| | 7 |
Indicator switch defective |1.5.4| | 7 |
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c| | 7 |
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 7 |
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 7 |
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 6 |
Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 6 |
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 6 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b| | 6 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 6 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 6 |
Rear Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 6 |
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% |3.3.A2b| | 6 |
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 6 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 5 |
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 5 |
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 5 |
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 5 |
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 5 |
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 5 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 5 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 5 |
Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 5 |
Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 5 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 5 |
Rear Brake pedal insecure |3.1.2a| | 5 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 5 |
Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4| | 5 |
Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e| | 5 |
Chain guard insecure |6.2.1c| | 5 |
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment |3.2.A1i| | 5 |
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i|| | 5 |
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 5 |
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 4 |
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h| | 4 |
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 4 |
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 4 |
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 4 |
Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 4 |
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 4 |
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 4 |
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 4 |
Front position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2a| | 4 |
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted |2.4.A.3b| | 4 |
Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 4 |
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 4 |
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b| | 4 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c| | 4 |
Front Brake disc|s| is excessively distorted |3.2.A1m| | 4 |
Front position lamp insecure |1.1.1c| | 4 |
Nearside Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 4 |
Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected |1.5.4| | 4 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b| | 4 |
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 4 |
Brake hose damaged | 4 |
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded |6.2.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 4 |
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b| | 4 |
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 4 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 4 |
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 4 |
Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 4 |
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking |6.1.1c| | 4 |
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.2b| | 3 |
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.1| | 3 |
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 3 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 3 |
Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 3 |
Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 3 |
Offside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 3 |
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm |2.4.A2a|i|| | 3 |
Indicator tell tale not functioning |1.5.2| | 3 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 3 |
Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e| | 3 |
Drive chain fouling another component |6.2.1d| | 3 |
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 3 |
Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 3 |
Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn |3.1.3a| | 3 |
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 3 |
Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 3 |
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 3 |
Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7| | 3 |
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 3 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 3 |
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering |2.1.2a| | 3 |
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 3 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1b| | 3 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 3 |
Nearside Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4| | 3 |
Nearside Front Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3| | 3 |
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 3 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 3 |