Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 33 |
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 13 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 12 |
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 12 |
Registration plate issues | 12 |
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 11 |
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 10 |
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 6 |
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 6 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 5 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 5 |
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 5 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 4 |
Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 4 |
Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 4 |
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 4 |
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 4 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 3 |
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 3 |
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 3 |
Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 3 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 3 |
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 2 |
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 2 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 2 |
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 2 |
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.2c| | 2 |
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 2 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 2 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 2 |
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d| | 2 |
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 2 |
Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 2 |
Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 2 |
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 2 |
Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b|| | 2 |
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 2 |
Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 2 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 2 |
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 2 |
Rear Seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.E1d| | 1 |
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements |7.7 |c|| | 1 |
All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested not working |4.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected rubber bushes missing |1.1.16 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
Brake drum significantly and obviously worn oval? |1.1.14 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Rear Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. not connected |3.2.A1b| | 1 |
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 1 |
Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Stop lamp not working Front switch inoperable |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working Rear switch working intermittently |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) | 1 |
Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b)) | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Centre Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 1 |
Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticking open |6.2.1f| | 1 |
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking handle bars loose |6.1.1c| | 1 |
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.2b| | 1 |
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 1 |
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride sidestand bolt is not fitted correctly |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride bolt missing from clutch lever mount |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 1 |
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.4 |a|| | 1 |
Front Brake grabbing severely |1.2.1 |c|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 1 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b| | 1 |
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride sidestand pivotinsecure |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
Rear Outer Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Rear Inner Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 1 |
Chain guard insecure |6.2.1c| | 1 |
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 1 |
Throttle operating incorrectly sticking open |6.2.1f| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp not working lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Front position lamp damaged and function impaired |1.1.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 1 |
Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Footrest insecure Bracket broken. |6.2.12 |a|| | 1 |
Rear Brake grabbing severely Rear brake not releasing fully causing rear wheel to bind on. |1.2.1 |c|| | 1 |
Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 1 |
Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail Links in chain seizing from lack of lubricant. |6.1.7 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SWING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess nut missing rear sprocket inscure |6.2.1e| | 1 |
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Horn control not functioning. |1.7.2b| | 1 |
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm bushes worn allowing excessive movement |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted on backwards |6.1.7 |j| |i|| | 1 |
Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement does not return properly |1.1.15 |e|| | 1 |
Riders seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Footrest insecure snapped bracket |6.2.12 |a|| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp not working rear brake light not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Emissions pipes leaking (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm has side to side movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Front Brake caliper insecure |1.1.16 |c| |i|| | 1 |
Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected |1.1.16 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up |5.1.3 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Brake cable excessively corroded |1.1.15 |b|| | 1 |
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bushes or loose bolt |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake caliper insecure |1.1.16 |c| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted |1.1.16 |c| |i|| | 1 |
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) | 1 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released stop lamp remains on intermittently when front brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm bush`s have excessive movement |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected |1.1.16 |e| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b| | 1 |
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.2.B1e| | 1 |
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Rear sprocket |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies foot pedal |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Rear Brake lever pivot excessively worn |1.1.1 |b|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight |6.1.7 |k| |i|| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp not working rear stop light switch |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d)) | 1 |
Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) | 1 |
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 1 |
Front Brake master cylinder insecure Top mount bolt missing (1.1.10 (c)) | 1 |
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected cable rout (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Steering lock stop missing |2.1.3| | 1 |
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride LOCKING CLIP MISSING ON SPLIT LINK |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up |5.1.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached |4.4.1 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies faulty switch |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.4b| | 1 |
Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted |3.2.B1a| | 1 |
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swing arm bearings/bushes |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Horn replaced by a siren |1.7.3b| | 1 |
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure exhaust insecure broken rear bracket (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Central Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly component missing |2.3.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly component missing top yoke bolts missing L/H and R/H side |2.3.1| | 1 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies not working from front |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil oil seal leaking to excess |2.3.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
Front Brake hose excessively damaged |1.1.12 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has severe distortion of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. Fork stanchion bent |2.3.8| | 1 |
Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working No front brake switch |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Rear brake support arm |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c)) | 1 |
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification bolt on top yolk missing (5.3.3 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating Glass repaired on front brake master cylinder. (1.1.10 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Fork stanchions corroded excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both fork legs (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working when rear brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Drive chain excessively tight |6.1.7 |k| |i|| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4| | 1 |
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 1 |
Front Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride top yoke bolts missing |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Split link |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Top yoke bolts |6.2.1h| | 1 |
Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b| | 1 |
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation hand lever (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp bulb not fitted correctly |1.3.2| | 1 |
Direction indicators not working bad connection going into relay |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.3c| | 1 |
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light amber led |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 1 |