| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 15 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 13 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 5 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 5 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j|| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 4 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 4 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 4 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 3 |
| Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 3 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 3 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b|| | 3 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 2 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 2 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 2 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e|| | 2 |
| Front Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j|| | 2 |
| Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 2 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 2 |
| Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 2 |
| Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Position lamp not working both |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam repaired wiring |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working repaired wiring and switch |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Central Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick repaired shoes/ overhauled rear brake |3.2.A1f|i|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE LIGHT DUE TO DAMAGE TO LENS. |1.1.2b| | 1 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Rear wheel spindle loose |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 1 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b| | 1 |
| Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. |2.4.A.2d| | 1 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
| Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded mudguard insecure |6.2.1b| | 1 |
| Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c| | 1 |
| Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. |2.3.1| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Brake lever insecure |3.1.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Brake lever pivots excessively worn |3.1.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e| | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear wheel insecure |4.2.3b| | 1 |
| Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached |2.2.1 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working front brake |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies both |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected |2.2.2 |f| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Handlebar mounting insecure |2.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel more than one fixing missing |5.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel fixing loose |single fixing| |5.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak x2 |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired |5.1.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements faulty switch, dip beam does not light up every time it is switched on (4.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rears (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect rear shocks seized (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake cable insecure | 1 |
| Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel adjusted at the garage (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Central Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working Not working with use of front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak near side and off side (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |