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MOT History from tests of petrol KEEWAY TXs year 2016

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mot history
Pass percent:58.94%
(The average a petrol KEEWAY TX year 2016 passes without issue)
Based on:492 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))27
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))23
Headlamp aim out of alignment21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))19
Registration plate lamp issues18
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))18
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))14
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))11
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))10
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))9
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))8
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))7
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))7
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||7
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))6
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))6
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))6
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))5
Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii))5
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))5
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))5
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))5
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))5
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))4
Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||4
Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))4
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))4
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))4
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))4
Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||4
Registration plate issues4
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))3
Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))3
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))3
Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))3
Drive chain excessively tight |6.1.7 |k| |i||3
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))3
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
Horn not working (7.7 (a))3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))3
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||3
Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))2
Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))2
Rear Footrest missing both pillion footrests missing (6.2.12 (a))2
Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))2
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))2
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||2
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii))2
Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))2
Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))2
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))2
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))2
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))2
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||1
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||1
Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))1
Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Wheel bearing has excessive play Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front (5.3.2 (b))1
Position lamp not working Front (4.2.1 (a))1
Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Position lamp not working Rear (4.2.1 (a))1
Valve stem seriously damaged Rear (5.2.3 (j))1
Brake excessively binding Front (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake excessively binding Rear (1.2.1 (f))1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))1
All direction indicators incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))1
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))1
Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Throttle operating incorrectly loose on handle bar (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible |4.1.4 |c||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust link pipe rotten (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))1
Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure front mud guard insecure. (6.1.1 (b) (i))1
Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Throttle operating incorrectly Affected by steering (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Suspension linkage components appear completely siezed (5.3.2 (b))1
Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Valve stem seriously damaged Both valves required (5.2.3 (j))1
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))1
Offside Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective lock stop (2.1.3 (d))1
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))1
Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))1
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Central Rear Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp insecure Top R/H screw missing (4.1.1 (c))1
Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlight very dim (4.1.2 (b))1
Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively worn (1.1.1 (b))1
Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Brake pedal pivot excessively worn (1.1.1 (b))1
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose several (5.2.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Front Stop lamp not working when brake is applied light goes on and off (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Central Rear Upper Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect possibly siezed no movement (5.3.2 (b))1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering Bars twisted (2.4 (a))1
Rear Brake pedal insecure added locking bolt (1.1.2 (e) (i))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.4 |a||1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.4 |a||1
Handlebar excessively deformed |2.2.1 |c| |i||1
Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Front Brake component modification adversely affecting braking performance (1.1.21 (d) (ii))1
Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii))1
All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Suspension component has an unsafe modification L plate cable tied to tub pulling gaurd in rubbing on tube, removed (5.3.3 (c) (i))1
Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied altered at time of test (1.1.2 (d))1
Drive chain worn to excess chain not sitting on rear sprocket correctly (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative failing to return (5.3.3 (c) (ii))1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Linkage bushes seized not allowing suspension to return (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))1
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect excessively stiff in operation (5.3.2 (b))1
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Rear reflector missing covered with l plates (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation not working (4.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Front Steering linkage component insecure to the motorcycle structure (2.1.3 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))1
Rear Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Central Front Lower Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))1
Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Wheel hub worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected unsafe modification (5.2.1 (b) (ii))1
Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected unsafe modification (2.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.12 (a))1
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Front Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Rear Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))1
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Rear Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii))1
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted Wrong side of roller (6.1.7 (j) (i))1
Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front leaver (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii))1
Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii))1
Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative rear shock not returning correctly (5.3.3 (c) (ii))1
Offside Direction indicator not working both offside indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Steering linkage locking device missing steering stop on right hand side broken (2.1.3 (d))1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak l/h fork |5.3.2 |b||1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Suspension siezed (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Seized up (5.3.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls control brake 1 (front brake) not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Brake performance not tested due to bolts missing out of discs (1.2.1 (g))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Front Brake disc insecure bolt missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake disc insecure bolt missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play split pin missing out of castle nut (1.1.1 (b))1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))1
Drive chain worn to excess chain guide (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Rear shock linkage seized. Shock absorber inoperative. (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation replaced switch (4.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim not tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure chain adjuster plate loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened linkage (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))1
Stop lamp not working From handlebar lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Offside Front Forks insecure yoke bolt missing (2.2.2 (d) (i))1
Front Lower Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) chain adjuster loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Offside Rear Lower Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail play in rear cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Front Stop lamp not working lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Rear Wheel has loose rivet/s or bolts (5.2.2 (e) (i))1
Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail all nuts loose (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))1
Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative siezed linkage? (5.3.3 (c) (ii))1
Riders seat insecure not bolted on (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected cable not secured correctly at switchgear (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied bent up (1.1.2 (d))1
Drive chain worn to excess tight siezed links (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail bolts loose (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))1
Front Stop lamp not working Front brake light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock no lock stop on left side (2.1.4 (a))1
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced low beam dull (4.1.4 (a))1
Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both rear indicators obscured by covers (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative rear suspension sticking down (5.3.3 (c) (ii))1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Rear Brake component inadequately mounted Locking device missing (1.1.21 (c))1
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Carburettor not secure in manifold rubber (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))1
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))1
Forks excessively corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))1
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied |1.1.2 |d||1
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |1.1.2 |d||1
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))1
Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |1.1.2 |d||1
Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective |4.2.1 |b||1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b||1
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Rear Brake component insecure activating pin (1.1.21 (c))1
Front Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||1
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Lockstop broken (2.1.4 (b))1
Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock lock stop broken off bottom yoke (2.1.4 (b))1
Central Front Headlamp aim not tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))1
Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect suspension seized (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension linkages seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls does not illuminate when front brake is applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Front Brake disc contaminated |1.1.14 |b||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal pivot excessively worn |1.1.1 |b||1
Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative |5.3.3 |c| |ii||1
Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect rear shock not damping seized (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted chain horse shoe clip incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))1
Front Brake master cylinder insecure front master cylinder loose (1.1.10 (c))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Headlamp aim not tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Rear reflector missing reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear brake binding1
Riders seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii||1

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