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MOT History from tests of petrol LEXMOTO ARROWs year 2012

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mot history
Pass percent:54.96%
(The average a petrol LEXMOTO ARROW year 2012 passes without issue)
Based on:615 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment59
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|18
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|18
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|16
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|13
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|12
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|11
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||8
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||8
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|8
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|7
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|7
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))7
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|7
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.2b|7
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b|6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||6
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|6
Registration plate issues6
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))6
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.1|5
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e|5
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released5
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))5
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|5
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|5
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c|4
Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||4
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||4
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))4
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|4
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|4
Registration plate lamp issues4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))4
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|3
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|3
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|3
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|3
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))3
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|3
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b|3
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|3
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|3
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))3
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))3
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||3
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d|3
Front Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7|3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|3
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))3
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||3
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b||3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|3
Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|3
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))3
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|2
Steering lock stop maladjusted |2.1.3|2
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking |6.1.1c|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|2
Rear Brake pedal cracked |3.1.2c|2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))2
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||2
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% |3.3.A2b|2
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||2
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|2
Offside Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|2
Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|2
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))2
Front position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2a|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|2
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))2
Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|2
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|2
Horn not working |1.7.3a|1
Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|1
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|1
Upper Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking |6.1.1c|1
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|1
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d|1
Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k|1
Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|1
Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied bent |3.1.3c|1
Rear Footrest insecure both |6.2.1a|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies not working on rear control |1.3.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|1
Footrest missing Both rear |6.2.1a|1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Swing arm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted |6.1.7 |j| |i||1
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))1
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play rear swing arm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Offside Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Has a distinct notch when operated (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Mudguard (6.1.1 (b) (i))1
Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Nearside Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|1
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned |2.3.1|1
Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|1
Rear position lamp insecure |1.1.1c|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.2.B2b|1
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|1
Rear Brake back plate|s| securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1j|1
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))1
Headlamp aim not tested head light not working when bike is facing forward comes on when turning right |1.6|1
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on only comes on when steering is turned right |1.1.3a|1
Fuel system component insecure fuel tank insecure not fitted correctly |7.2.1b|1
Front suspension assembly component loose top yoke securing bolt loose |2.3.1|1
Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted damaged |2.1.3|1
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars handlebar hits fuel tank |2.1.2b|1
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned forks/yoke excessively twisted. |2.3.1|1
Steering lock stop ineffective right hand lock stop bent in. |2.1.3|1
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars traps fingers on right hand lock. |2.1.2b|1
Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength rear brake pedal has bush missing and is wearing into body of pedal |3.2.A1|1
Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength clevis pin and associated connection of rear brake rod. |3.2.A1|1
Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j|1
Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded |6.1.1a|1
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Rear Brake lever excessively damaged |3.2.A1c|1
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|1
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|1
Offside Rear Lower Brake locking device insecure |3.2.A1e|1
Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Rear Suspension arm likely to fail swing arm holded corroded movement (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Drive chain excessively loose worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.7.3c|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear Footrest insecure mounting crcked |6.2.1a|1
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured covered by l-plate |1.4.2b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly front brake lever operation feels grabby |3.1.3d|1
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied pedal too high,need to remove foot from footrest to press pedal |3.1.3c|1
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess excess play in cush drives back and forth causes chain to snatch |6.2.1e|1
Offside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Offside Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g|1
Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a|1
Centre Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|1
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|1
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Front Upper Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Rear Upper Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Centre Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a|1
Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||1
Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.2.A1f|i||1
Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength |3.2.A1|1
Offside Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Swinging arm O/S & N/S |2.4.A2a|i||1
Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn |3.2.A1d|1
Rear Brake pedal attachment screws missing. |3.1.2b|1
Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a|1
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b|1
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. Incorrect pivot bolt. |6.2.1g|1
Nearside Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|1
Headlamp aim not tested flat battery and would not start on kick start |1.6|1
Offside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain adjuster missing |6.2.1h|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm bushes |2.4.A2a|i||1
Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Both Rear Shockabsorbers Have little if no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||1
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired head light glass fitted wrong |1.2.3a|1
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on not working |1.1.3a|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Front Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g|1
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking |6.1.1c|1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated |2.4A.2a|i||1
Fuel tank leaking Overflow leaking onto cylinder head. |7.2.1a|1
Rear Stop lamp not working REAR BRAKE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Position lamp not working FRONT SMALL POSITION LAMP IN HEADLAMP NOT WORKING |4.2.1 |a||1
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Swingarm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|1
Brake linkage excessively damaged |3.2.A1c|1
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured Obscured by rear L plate. |1.4.2b|1
Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm bush |2.4.A2a|i||1
Front Rear suspension bush has excessive free play In swinging arm. |2.4.A2a|i||1
Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Offside Front Forks modification unsafe (2.2.2 (e))1
Rear Stop lamp not working brake light switch |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a|1
Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted |3.2.B1a|1
Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn w/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Brake lever pivot excessively worn (1.1.1 (b))1
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.E1d|1
Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly stiff |3.1.3d|1
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swinging arm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm bushes |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear wheel adjuster missing, wheel likely to move forward |6.2.1h|1
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired |1.2.3a|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front and rear controls |1.3.1a|1
Exhaust mounting missing cylinder head stud missing, exhaust blowing |7.1.1c|1
Rear Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))1
Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))1
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp not working Foot pedal. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Fuel system component leaking At carburettor. (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Headlamp incorrect colour |4.1.4 |a||1
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level |1.1.10 |d| |ii||1
Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment |1.1.15 |f||1
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||1
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play rear swinging arm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Nearside Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Outer Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Offside Outer Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play loose |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Centre Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing Stripped/clean and re-grease |2.2.1a|1
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure torque arm |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e|1
Front suspension assembly component missing 2x bolts missing from top yoke |2.3.1|1
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride bolt missing from rear sprocket |6.2.1h|1
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted |2.4.A.3b|1
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1b|1
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a|1
Front Headlamp aim not tested head light not secure . (4.1.2 (b))1
Brake locking device missing t/arm s/pin missing |3.2.A1e|1
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))1
Rear Stop lamp not working rear brake stop switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake pedal insecure |3.1.2a|1
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn |3.1.3a|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a|1
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play main swing arm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Brake locking device missing REAR BRAKE ARM PIN |3.2.A1e|1
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess Cush drive rubbers |6.2.1e|1
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering |2.1.2a|1
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls |2.1.2b|1
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp |1.2.2b|i||1
Front position lamp missing |1.1.1a|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4|1
Direction indicators not working Not fitted with amber covers |1.5.1c|1
Central Fuel cap ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|1
Nearside 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
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all indicators |1.5.1c|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|1
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess cush drive |6.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted |2.4.A.3b|1
Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced swingarm underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Footrest missing both rear (6.2.12 (a))1
Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Central Rear Upper Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Upper Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel |1.1.16 |e| |i||1
Central Front Upper Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering front mudguard insecure |6.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm - suspect loose. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))1
Nearside Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies From Front lever |1.3.1a|1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies From foot pedal |1.3.1a|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1c|1
Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp insecure lens insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Offside Front Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))1
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Footrest insecure hanger broken (6.2.12 (a))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition cannot be tested -non runner |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure broken |1.5.3b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure broken |1.5.3b|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.6|1
Headlamp insecure broken |1.2.3b|1
Offside Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|1
Brake pedal is inoperative |3.1.3c|1
Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly hub arm siezed |3.1.3d|1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm bushes |2.4.A2a|i||1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Throttle operating incorrectly sticking open |6.2.1f|1
Offside Front Steering lock stop missing |2.1.3|1
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|1
Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level |1.1.10 |d| |ii||1
Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |k| |ii||1
Nearside Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached |2.2.1 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached |2.2.1 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||1
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||1
Central Rear Rear reflector missing Reflector hidden by L Plate |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Rear Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|1
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|1
Stop lamp damaged and function impaired |1.3.3a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Lower Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies b/light switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Offside Rear Lower Brake component has an inadequate repair torque arm locking device missing split pin |3.1.5|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Footrest missing pillion |6.2.1a|1
Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied footrest bent |3.1.3c|1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached |8.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Front Motorcycle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering front forks are bent (6.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Stop lamp not working foot brake |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Fuel system component leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|1
Drive chain sprocket excessively loose Cush Drive Rubbers Worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b||1
Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up rear sprocket bearing |5.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm bearings excess play |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached |4.4.1 |c| |ii||1
All direction indicators not working dont flash |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Rear Rear reflector missing reflector covered by l plate |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached l/hand handle bar loose |2.2.1 |b| |ii||1
Rear Brake back plate|s| insecure |3.2.A1j|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
All direction indicators not working All indicators do not flash in accordance with requirements. |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected insecure |6.2.7 |a| |ii||1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements |7.7 |c||1
Rear suspension component loose Rear swinging arm Bearings |2.4.A.1a|1
Brake reaction bracket securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j|1
Rear Brake rod excessively damaged |3.2.A1c|1
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b|1
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Front position lamp insecure |1.1.1c|1
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b|1
Front Motorcycle structure cracked front mudguard broken. |6.1.1a|1
Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies foot brake |1.3.1a|1
Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|1
Footrest missing Both rear (6.2.12 (a))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn |1.2.2c|1
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn |1.2.2c|1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps dont work when position lamp switch is in the on position (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Front Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))1
Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Brake locking device missing rear hub stay |3.2.A1e|1
Rear Brake locking device missing front hub stay |3.2.A1e|1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swingingarm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged mudguard has sharp edges |6.1.1a|1
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|1
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm bush |2.4.A2a|i||1
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split link in chain fitted wrong way round |6.2.1h|1
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear sprocket nut loose |6.2.1h|1
Brake locking device missing brake reaction rod split link missing |3.2.A1e|1
Offside Handlebar deformed R/H handle bar bent- | trap`s hand on tank on r/h lock| |2.1.1b|1
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |MANIFOLD JOINT| |7.1.1b|1
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |NOT SECURE| |7.1.1.c|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |FROM WHEN FRONT OR REAR BRAKE APPLIED| |1.3.1a|1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |SWING ARM BUSHES| |2.4.A2a|i||1
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |SLIT PIN MISSING ON REAR BRAKE TORQUE ARM| |6.2.1h|1
Nearside Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Brake reaction bracket securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1j|1
Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))1
Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))1
Rear Brake component insecure torque arm (1.1.21 (c))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure swing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))1
Rear Brake component insecure |1.1.21 |c||1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced swing-arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swing-arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail bolt in carrier (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment |3.2.A1i|1
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Swing-Arm (6.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working Rear Control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy replaced bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))1
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Steering operation impeded by a fairing mudgaurd loose (2.1.4 (e))1
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swingarm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))1
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Swing-Arm (6.1.1 (b) (i))1
Rear Brake component insecure Torque-Arm (1.1.21 (c))1

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