| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 3 |
| Registration plate issues | 3 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 3 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 2 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 2 |
| Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d)) | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated |6.2.7 |b|| | 1 |
| Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire |6.1.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working front brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake component modification unsafe rear brake pedal return spring missing & brake pedal return stop incorrectly adjusted (1.1.21 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Shock absorber has negligible damping effect rear suspension system seized (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. both front |2.3.6b| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working from rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake component inadequately mounted rear brake hose (1.1.21 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working BRAKE SWITCH INOP |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Brake lever on handlebars worn, allowing stop lamp to remain lit. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle sticking open. |6.2.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake doesnt activate the brake light (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Footrest missing Pillion (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |