| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 9 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 4 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 4 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 3 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 3 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 3 |
| Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff |2.4.A.3b| | 3 |
| Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 3 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 3 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 3 |
| Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 3 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 2 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 2 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 2 |
| Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 2 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
| Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 2 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 2 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
| Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables |2.1.2c| | 1 |
| Front wheel spindle securing nut|s| loose |2.3.3a| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 1 |
| Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded fouling centre stand |6.2.1b| | 1 |
| Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded fouling centre stand |6.2.1b| | 1 |
| Registration plate issues | 1 |
| Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose which buldges |3.2.B4| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn |3.1.3a| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 1 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. |2.3.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. |2.3.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c| | 1 |
| Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c| | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1| | 1 |
| Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
| Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.2b| | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1b| | 1 |
| Rear suspension component loose |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired |1.5.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar both grips insecure |2.2.1 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
| Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Brake pedal pivots excessively worn |3.1.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Horn is not continous or uniform |1.7.3c| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc|s| excessively pitted |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Front Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component missing Securing bolt missing |2.3.1| | 1 |
| Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.3.5a| | 1 |
| Central Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp takes out red light when flashing (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Forks modification unsafe mudgaurd missing allowing forks to flex (2.2.2 (e)) | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Footrest missing rear (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |