Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 46 |
Registration plate issues | 23 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 15 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 14 |
Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 13 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 12 |
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 9 |
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 8 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 8 |
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 7 |
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 7 |
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 7 |
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 6 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 6 |
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 6 |
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 6 |
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 5 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 5 |
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 5 |
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 5 |
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 5 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 4 |
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 3 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 3 |
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 3 |
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 3 |
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 3 |
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 3 |
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 3 |
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 3 |
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 3 |
Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |9.3.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 2 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 2 |
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.1a| | 2 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c| | 2 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake |3.3.A1b| | 2 |
Hazard warning lamps not fitted |1.4.B.1a| | 2 |
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 2 |
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 2 |
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
Brake pedal insecure |3.1.2a| | 2 |
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 2 |
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 2 |
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c| | 2 |
Rear suspension component excessively corroded. |2.4.A.1a| | 2 |
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 2 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 2 |
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 2 |
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticks at full throttle (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 2 |
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 1 |
Front Upper Headlamp switch insecure |1.2.4| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Rear reflector missing both |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp missing |1.2.1a| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp missing |1.2.1a| | 1 |
Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal |3.3.A.1c| | 1 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 1 |
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Horn control insecure |1.6.1| | 1 |
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Brake pedal inappropriately repaired |3.3.A.6| | 1 |
Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 1 |
Rear Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Front Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Rear position lamp|s| not working both |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement Front brake lever |3.3.A.5| | 1 |
front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Front Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing |9.2.2c| | 1 |
Front Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised |9.2.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
Front Front position lamp missing |1.1.1a| | 1 |
Rear Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 1 |
Front wheel spindle loose |2.3.5a| | 1 |
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.2b| | 1 |
Front Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means |7.2.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 1 |
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d| | 1 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.2.B1e| | 1 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 1 |
Front Footrest insecure |6.2.12 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted bushes insecure |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
Rear suspension component excessively corroded. rear swinging arm |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
Steering lock stop ineffective both full locks |2.1.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Indicator tell tale not functioning |1.5.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light foot control switch not connected |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working from front brake |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn |3.1.3a| | 1 |
Brake pedal attachment screws loose |3.1.2b| | 1 |
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.A2a| | 1 |
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% |3.3.A2b| | 1 |
Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means |7.2.2b| | 1 |
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 1 |
Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
Front Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Offside Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Rear Brake lever excessively chafed |3.2.A1a| | 1 |
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside |1.6.1| | 1 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a| | 1 |
Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 1 |
IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For lighting defects please enter 5000 in the `Find item` box above. no stop lamp on front brake |9.1| | 1 |
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot |3.3.A.1d| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle |3.3.A.4| | 1 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 1 |
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
Centre Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 1 |
Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e| | 1 |
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment |3.2.A1i| | 1 |
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
Rear Brake locking device insecure |3.2.A1e| | 1 |
Motorcycle structure cracked |6.1.1a| | 1 |
Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a| | 1 |
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn |3.1.3a| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
Brake hose damaged | 1 |
Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn |3.2.A1d| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake disc|s| excessively scored |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
Centre Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
Front Lower Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal insecure |3.1.2a| | 1 |
Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
Centre Front Lower Brake cylinder severely corroded |3.2.B1b| | 1 |
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Fuel cap leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h| | 1 |
Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired |1.5.3a| | 1 |
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded |6.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 1 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1| | 1 |
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2| | 1 |
Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
Front Stop lamp not working Suspect switch failure |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicator not working both front and rear |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake disc|s| excessively pitted |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
Lower Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
Upper Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
Rear position lamp insecure |1.1.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 1 |
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2| | 1 |
Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. |4.2.2| | 1 |
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d)) | 1 |
Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced frame (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Front - mounted less than 240mm apart (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 1 |
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Not loud enough (7.7 (c)) | 1 |
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Outer Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak bottoms out (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Front Brake component inadequately mounted hose fouling wiring (1.1.21 (c)) | 1 |
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Fuel cap ineffective tank neck slightly corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Throttle operating incorrectly tick over to high (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |