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MOT History from tests of petrol LEXMOTO ARROWs year 2014

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mot history
Pass percent:58.39%
(The average a petrol LEXMOTO ARROW year 2014 passes without issue)
Based on:733 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment46
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))15
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|15
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))10
Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||10
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||10
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))9
Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||9
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))8
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||8
Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||8
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))8
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|8
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|8
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))8
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released8
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|7
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))7
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))7
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||6
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|6
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))6
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))6
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))6
Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|6
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))5
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e|5
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b||5
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))5
Registration plate issues5
Front Brake disc insecure |1.1.14 |a| |ii||5
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|5
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||5
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|4
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|4
Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||4
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|4
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|4
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||4
Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))4
Horn not working |1.7.3a|4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))3
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||3
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))3
Registration plate lamp issues3
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))3
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||3
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))3
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))3
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i||3
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||3
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))3
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |1.1.2 |d||3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.4 |a||3
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))3
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|3
Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))3
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|3
Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||3
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))3
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))2
Drive chain excessively tight |6.1.7 |k| |i||2
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))2
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.4 |a||2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i||2
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||2
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm |2.4.A2a|i||2
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|2
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i||2
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))2
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.2b|2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||2
Exhaust silencer insecure |8.1.1 |b| |i||2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|2
Rear Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||2
Front Brake disc|s| insecure |3.2.A1g|2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))2
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||2
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|2
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))2
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||2
Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7|2
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||2
Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|2
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||2
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.12 |a||2
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))2
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.12 |a||2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||2
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))2
Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface |4.8.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|1
Suspension arm likely to fail rear swing arm bearings exsessive play (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))1
Rear Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swingarm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Brake disc|s| insecure |3.2.A1g|1
Chain guard insecure |6.2.1c|1
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.2b|1
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts not fixed to its mounting |3.2.B2c|1
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute NSR 50% LED FAILURE |1.5.1c|1
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play TRAILING ARM |2.4.A2a|i||1
Rear Upper Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||1
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Clutch cable bracket not correctly fixed causing interference and brake hose chafing on steering stop when turning |2.1.4 |c||1
Headlamp insecure loose |4.1.1 |c||1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b||1
Drive chain sprocket excessively loose bearing |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1c|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii))1
Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement rear brake arm does not return freely (1.1.15 (e))1
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced swingarm excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Stop lamp likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))1
Rear Brake pedal insecure Rear brake pedal position adjuster is missing causing brake pedal to rub against swing arm at pivot point |3.1.2a|1
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Fuel system component leaking carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn SWING ARM FRONT BUSHS |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy very notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn freeplay in swing arm bushes |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted wrong direction |6.1.7 |j| |i||1
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Rear reflector missing obstructed (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Rear Footrest missing pillion footrests missing |6.2.1a|1
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|1
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swingingarm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Wheel hub excessively worn sprocket carrer |5.2.1 |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
Riders seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded Rear Brake peddle is hitting the exhaust, restricting the operation of it. |3.2.A1h|1
Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|1
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Looseness in rear swing arm bushes. |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))1
Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied hole in arm weakened strenghth |3.1.3c|1
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls |2.1.2b|1
Headlamp incorrect colour blue colour too bulb not white or yellow |1.2.1|1
Front Brake component insecure Disc bolt locking tabs not bent over slightly loose bolt (1.1.21 (c))1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp reflector seriously defective |4.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Rear Brake component insecure torque arm nut |1.1.21 |c||1
Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar throttle assy |2.2.1 |d| |ii||1
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.1|1
Nearside Front 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
Nearside Rear 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
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play rear swinging arm bushes excessively worn |2.4.A2a|i||1
Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play rear swing arm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play rear shock lower bush |2.4.A2a|i||1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.2|1
Stop lamp not working Rear brake operated |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear swinging arm |5.3.4 |a| |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
Rear Stop lamp not working foot |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Wheel fixing loose |single fixing| |5.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|1
Stop lamp not working on rear brake lever application (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|1
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Rear brake rod split pin missing |6.2.1h|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Footrest missing pillion right and left (6.2.12 (a))1
Headlamp aim not tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))1
Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected twist causing the handle bars to be out to the front wheel (2.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|1
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))1
Rear Footrest missing both sides |6.2.12 |a||1
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))1
Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement semi seized on pivots (1.1.15 (e))1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling on rear wheel adjusters (2.4 (a))1
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))1
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play play in swingarm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Footrest missing no rear pegs |6.2.1a|1
Rear Brake back plate|s| insecure brake arm loose |3.2.A1j|1
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.7 |a| |i||1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected cable is frayed /throttle turns wrong way |6.2.7 |a| |ii||1
Front Brake disc insecure bolts loose |1.1.14 |a| |ii||1
Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|1
Rear Footrest missing has no rear seat cover. |6.2.12 |a||1
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Swing arm bushes |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Position lamp switch insecure |4.2.2 |b||1
Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired left hand rear |1.5.3a|1
Footrest missing both rear missing |6.2.1a|1
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Front Brake disc insecure bolts loose and not lock tabbed |1.1.14 |a| |ii||1
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected |1.1.2 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system exhaust insecure |7.1.1.c|1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm bushes have excessive movement |2.4.A2a|i||1
Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride REAR WHEEL ADJUSTERS |6.2.1h|1
Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e|1
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up hub sprocket (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))1
Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Swingarm Pivot Bushe |2.4.A2a|i||1
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released INTERMITTENTLY REMAINS ON |1.3.1e|1
Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded REAR BRAKE RETURN SPRING INCORRECTLY FITTED |3.2.A1h|1
Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt|s| missing lock pin missing |3.2.A1j|1
Footrest missing both rear (6.2.12 (a))1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail locking device not correctly fitted (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Direction indicators not working all |1.5.1c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working not fully extinguishing |1.5.1c|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all |1.5.1c|1
Rear Footrest missing both sides (6.2.12 (a))1
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose |6.1.8 |a| |ii||1
Brake grabbing severely notchy lever |1.2.1 |c||1
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking engine loose in frame |6.1.1c|1
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Rear wheel spindle loose |2.4.A.2b|1
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Central Outer Fuel system component leaking carburettor under tank |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Central Rear Upper Rear reflector likely to become detached rear light cover not full secure |4.8.1 |b| |ii||1
Rear Lower Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive chain sprocket excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Footrest missing rear footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play rear swinging arm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies control |1.3.1a|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced |4.4.3 |a||1
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a||1
Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SWING ARM BUSHES HAVE SIDE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN REAR BRAKE IS APPLIED (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear brake does not operate light (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel cap ineffective does not seal correctly (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) brake drum locating arm split pin missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam Headlamp switch faulty connections |1.2.2a|i||1
Central Rear Lower Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly component excessively bent Forks badly bent back |2.3.1|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly component excessively bent |2.3.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Lower Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))1
Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))1
Rear reflector missing obscured by L plate |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g|1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swingarm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure swing arm bearings |6.1.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Headlamp insecure cannot be locked in position |1.2.3b|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake |1.3.1a|1
Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|1
Nearside Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))1
Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii))1
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))1
Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|1
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both Swing Arm Bushed excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Riders seat insecure lose insercure |6.2.1a|1
Offside Front Footrest missing foot peg is half of size |6.2.1a|1
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly throttle controls all lose |6.2.1f|1
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no aim on head light |1.6.B.1|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all indators to fast |1.5.1c|1
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel rear no free travel keeping brake light on |3.1.3b|1
Front Stop lamp not working hand lever switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle housing turning (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.6|1
Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement rubbing on exhaust mounting! (1.1.15 (e))1
Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Rear Footrest missing rear footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||1
Rear reflector missing reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Rear Stop lamp not working CONTROL |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))1
Rear Stop lamp not working from pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake component insecure Brake control arm loose and split pin missing (1.1.21 (c))1
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4|1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling badley |2.5.1|1
Motorcycle structure excessively distorted very badley bent |6.1.1a|1
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b|1
Drive chain worn to excess rusted and has little movement. |6.2.1e|1
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.3|1
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|1
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride torque arm. |6.2.1h|1
Nearside Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))1
Position lamp not working BULB IN UPSIDE DOWN, POSITION LAMP WAS BRAKE AND VICE-VERSA |4.2.1 |a||1
Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced BULB IN UPSIDE DOWN |4.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Rear Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.1|1
Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Front Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.4 |a||1
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |b||1
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under side of swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Front Brake grabbing severely very notchy operation (1.2.1 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up |5.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))1
Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Front Fuel tank leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Swing arm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.4.A.2c|1
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter bowl (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||1
Front Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired |1.5.3a|1
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b|1
Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means |7.2.2b|1
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp indicators |1.2.2c|1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Control 2 rear brake lever |1.3.1a|1
Front Brake lever mounting cracked |3.1.2c|1
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |1.1.2 |d||1
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated |6.2.7 |b||1
Steering operation impeded by a fairing front guard insecure |2.1.4 |e||1
Offside Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))1
Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.4.3 |b||1
Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Wheel hub excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))1
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front brake stop light is affecting light operation |1.1.3b|1
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2|1
Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Rear Brake back plate insecure Rear Torque Arm (1.1.14 (d))1
Stop lamp not working brake pedal |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted |6.1.7 |j| |i||1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b||1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b||1
Offside Headlamp switch insecure |1.2.4|1
Nearside Headlamp switch insecure |1.2.4|1
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play sprocket carrier (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake pedal does not illuminate stop lamp |1.3.1a|1
Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a|1
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess cush drive |6.2.1e|1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swing arm has excess play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating front brake is very snatchy (1.1.10 (b) (i))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Barrel fixing point only one bolt and not 2. (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies via rear brake |1.3.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement |1.1.15 |e||1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Rear Brake component insecure torque arm split pin missing |1.1.21 |c||1
Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))1
Rear Brake caliper insecure torque arm (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|1
Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split link incorrectly fitted |6.2.1h|1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1

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