| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 24 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 23 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 13 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 11 |
| Registration plate issues | 11 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 11 |
| Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 8 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 5 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 5 |
| Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 5 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 5 |
| Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 5 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 5 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 4 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 4 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 4 |
| Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 4 |
| 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)) | 4 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 3 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear Footrest missing Pillion footrests missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 2 |
| Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected control swithes insecure (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested headlight insecure (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i)) | 1 |
| Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock phone holder loose (2.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever insecure mounting lock nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar retaining device missing clutch lever pivot lock nut missing (2.2.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached mirror loose (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure sde panel loose (6.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced less than 50% leds working (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working INTERMITANT OPERATION (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling Rear wheel out of alignment (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Rear wheel has excess movement at hub (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake performance unable to be tested due to excess bind of front brake (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected revs up when turned to the right (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b)) | 1 |
| Drive chain worn to excess rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy And lower (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Front left indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Left grip (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front right fork (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam NO HIGH BEAM switch not functioning (4.1.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp missing Not functioning (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working Control one (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing Reflector obscured by Learner plate. (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Chain guard insecure front bolt detached (6.1.7 (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced only one of eight led illuminates less than 50% (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced only one of eight led illuminates less than 50% (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to silencer joint leaking (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake master cylinder insecure lever connection pivot insecure (1.1.10 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front link bearing excessive play, unable to check tightness of bolt due to lack of access. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation hand brake leaver (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements in-op dose not operate main or dip beam (4.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted Clip fitted incorrect direction (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 1 |
| Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling Rear chain adjuster broken, wheel aligned too far to the left. (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower rear shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect led bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn movement in lower mono shock bush link. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working Brake pedal - (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Brake master cylinder insecure bolt missing (1.1.10 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake peddle very spongy (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Footrest missing back (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake hose damaged | 1 |
| Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake caliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |1.1.2 |d|| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c|| | 1 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working Illuminating but not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected Wheel nut loose but would not tighten (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Excessive play in rear supension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle control insecure (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake hose excessively stretched Front flexible hose to caliper , pipe also damaged. (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear 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 Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |