| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 5 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 4 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 3 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 3 |
| Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 2 |
| Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 2 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| 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)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear brake switch corroded and out of adjustment (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working New switch fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Brake caliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Handlebars in incorrect position (2.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Brake component modification adversely affecting braking performance front brake hose trapped on lock (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working both front and rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened both front forks bent (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Registration plate issues | 1 |
| Rear Suspension rod modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective split pin missing (5.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective split pin missing (5.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Rear suspension seized solid (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working stop lamp not working when rear brake pressed (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Stop light does not activate when applying the rear brake pedal. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Rear suspension very stiff (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear 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 |
| Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |