| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate issues | 26 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 19 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 8 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 7 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 7 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 5 |
| Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 4 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 3 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 2 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Front Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 1 |
| Horn missing horn fitted |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Horn missing |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp missing |1.1.1a| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Low tone emitted (7.7 (c)) | 1 |
| Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 1 |
| Central Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a| | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Footrest insecure No securing device fitted and pin almost out. (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail Has 3 bolts missing (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Inner Fuel system component leaking fuel intake fitting on carburettor leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake performance unable to be tested not working (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.1b| | 1 |
| Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c)) | 1 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4| | 1 |