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MOT History from tests of petrol KEEWAY SUPERLIGHTs year 2017

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mot history
Pass percent:63.73%
(The average a petrol KEEWAY SUPERLIGHT year 2017 passes without issue)
Based on:739 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment45
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))29
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))27
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released23
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))23
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))17
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))15
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))14
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))14
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))13
Registration plate issues11
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))10
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))10
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))10
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))9
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))9
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))9
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))8
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))8
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))8
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))8
Horn not working (7.7 (a))8
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))7
Registration plate lamp issues7
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))7
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))6
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))5
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))5
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))5
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))4
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))4
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))4
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))3
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))3
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))3
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))3
Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))3
Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))3
Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))3
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))3
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))3
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))3
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))2
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))2
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))2
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))2
Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))2
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))2
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))2
Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))2
Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))2
Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))2
Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii))2
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))2
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))2
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))2
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))2
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))2
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))2
Rear Brake pedal insecure Pedal pivot securing clip /split pin missing - pedal coming off pivot (1.1.2 (e) (i))2
Front Footrest insecure R/H/F footboard - front mounting broken (6.2.12 (a))2
Rear Brake component modification unsafe cable nut not sufficiently engaged on thread on cable (1.1.21 (d) (i))2
Handlebar mounting insecure play in handlebar rubber mounts (2.2.1 (a) (i))2
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock yoke hits tank on right hand lock (2.1.4 (b))2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))2
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied Return stop missing (1.1.2 (e) (ii))1
Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Indicator Spacing Incorrect solo motorcycles - 240mm at the front and 180mm at the rear (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Incorrectly Spaced Indicator solo motorcycles - 240mm at the front and 180mm at the rear (4.4.3 (a))1
Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Headlamp Bulb replaced On Test PRS (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))1
Motorcycle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))1
Rear Pillion seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Central Upper Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam and full beam (4.1.4 (a))1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both front fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear subframe loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))1
Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))1
Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached Damaged & loose (6.1.7 (j) (ii))1
Direction indicator not working L/H/R Indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel Control 2 rear brake, failed to stop wheel. (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Front Brake caliper insecure Front brake caliper missing mounting bolt, caliper can be moved by hand. (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play Excessive play in head stock bearings. (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nearside front fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Rear disc has significant and obvious wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Seal leaking excessively. (5.3.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose Excessively loose. (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Forks excessively corroded Heavily corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))1
Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play Excessive play in head stock bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Seal leaking excessively (5.3.2 (b))1
Offside Front Forks excessively corroded Heavily corroded. (2.2.2 (d) (i))1
Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp not working Tail light (4.2.1 (a))1
Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Position lamp likely to become detached tail light (4.2.1 (c) (ii))1
Pillion seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Nearside Rear Pillion seat with a defective supporting structure Foot Rest . (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front lever not operating switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail and excessively corroded with siezed links (6.1.7 (k) (ii))1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak forks (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Horn not working Wires loose. (7.7 (a))1
Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working stop lamp does n0t work on application of front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))1
Stop lamp not working foot (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Dip beam kick up on incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))1
Rear Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel Rear master cylinder push rod has excessive travel, piston not returning in cylinder & boot missing (1.1.16 (e) (i))1
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel Front & rear operated rear brake not working (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Horn not working horn replaced (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working Front brake switch? (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Drive chain sprocket excessively loose Securing nut missing on rear sprocket (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering front forks bent, twisted and out of line (2.4 (a))1
Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticks on when on offside lock, cable tight (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Brake performance unable to be tested Link brake system faulty (1.2.1 (g))1
Rear Brake rod insecure SPLIT PIN MISSING (1.1.15 (c))1
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake fluid contaminated Brake fluid black (1.8 (a))1
Front Brake fluid contaminated Brake fluid darkened in colour (1.8 (a))1
Central Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Swingarm to frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Footrest missing Pillion (6.2.12 (a))1
Engine mounting/bracket missing Nut missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))1
Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))1
Rear Brake component insecure brake drum lever (1.1.21 (c))1
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Stop lamp not working on front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))1
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied brake pedal fouling crossbar [at time of testing] (1.1.2 (d))1
Rear Brake cylinder damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))1
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rear sub frame bolts lose and 1 missing (6.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Direction indicator not working left hand (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected excessive engine revs on idle (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Upper Fork yoke insecure Fork clamp bolts missing (2.2.2 (d) (i))1
Front Position lamp lens seriously defective melted. (4.2.1 (b))1
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen damaged lense & bulb falling out. (4.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working intermitant, (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (c))1
Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working rear lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Throttle operating incorrectly Raises tick over on lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Motorcycle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Front fork bent (6.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front lever not operating (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Rear Brake cylinder damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))1
Rear Stop lamp not working not working on rear brake pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))1
Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))1
Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock forks hitting tank on right lock (2.1.4 (a))1
Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))1
Rear Brake excessively binding pedal not returning (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))1
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Central Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play excessive free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Decelerometer brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake caliper operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))1
Front Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected top nut loose (2.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))1
Stop lamp not working from front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases o2 sensor snapped (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))1
All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected top bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii))1
Brake performance unable to be tested due to insecure caliper (1.2.1 (g))1
Rear Suspension arm insecure and control of the motorcycle impaired (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Upper Fork yoke insecure Bolts missing (2.2.2 (d) (i))1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))1
Rear Brake pedal insecure return stop insecure ; danger of linkage coming out of cylinder (1.1.2 (e) (i))1
Front Stop lamp not working for front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Throttle operating incorrectly revs rising on lock to lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp not working front brake light switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced lens painted internally (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on main beam bulb blown (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake light switch not operational (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Rear Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii))1
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))1
Stop lamp not working From front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim not tested unable to start engine ,lights not working without engine running (4.1.2 (b))1
Rear Footrest missing rear footrest not attached (6.2.12 (a))1
Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))1
Handlebar mounting insecure rubber mountings worn to excess (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Rear Stop lamp not working on foot control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))1
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))1
Stop lamp not working foot brake, brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working Rear Control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Wheel more than one fixing missing Wheel Spacer (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))1
Rear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake lever does not operate brake light at all, rear brake lever operates the brake light occasionally but then the light stays on. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Stop lamp not working both switches (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp not working Not working when rear brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))1
Rear Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii))1
Rear Brake pedal insecure spring missing, pedal loose (1.1.2 (e) (i))1
Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))1

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