| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 55 |
| Registration plate issues | 48 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 39 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 14 |
| 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| | 9 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 9 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 8 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 7 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 6 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 6 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 5 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 5 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 5 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 5 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 4 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 4 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 4 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 4 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 3 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 3 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 3 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 3 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 3 |
| Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| 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)) | 3 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 3 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Front Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 2 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 2 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 2 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
| Front position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2a| | 2 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 2 |
| Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |