| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 22 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 17 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 17 |
| Registration plate issues | 16 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 10 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 9 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 7 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 5 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 5 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 4 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 3 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 3 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 3 |
| Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 2 |
| Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 2 |
| Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 2 |
| Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 2 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess bearing excessive play |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b| | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front switch |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working Brake. |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested Rear brake excessively binding |3.3| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside tape positioned on headlamp effect offside flick off |1.6| | 1 |
| Front position lamp missing |1.1.1a| | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock Left Lock |2.1.4| | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling n/s |0mm| and o/s |35mm| |2.4 |a|| | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering n/s |0mm| and o/s |35mm| |2.4 |a|| | 1 |
| Drive chain sprocket excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively tight |6.1.7 |k| |i|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light front and rear |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected |1.1.16 |e| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake caliper operating mechanism has excessive travel |1.1.16 |e| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned |1.4.2d| | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Central Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) | 1 |
| Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear suspension arm securing (bolt and nut) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake excessively binding Rear brake (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition STD PIPE FITTED AT TIME OF TEST (8.1.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) | 1 |
| Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working with hand operated brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside 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)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Exhaust system insecure in contact with swingarm (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
| Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake caliper operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative Too much fork oil (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever excessively worn pedal snapped off (1.1.15 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail has some teeth missing (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working front brake switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlight turns off when steering is moved lock to lock (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| 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)) | 1 |
| Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively tight tight spots (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever insecure lock nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i)) | 1 |
| Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached CLIP IS MISSING (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |