| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 38 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 12 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 12 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 10 |
| Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 7 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 7 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 6 |
| Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 6 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d| | 5 |
| Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 5 |
| Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 5 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 5 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii|| | 4 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 4 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 4 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 4 |
| Registration plate issues | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 3 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 3 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 3 |
| Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 3 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 3 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 3 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 3 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 2 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 2 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 2 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 2 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 2 |
| Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 2 |
| Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split link incorrect direction. |6.2.1h| | 1 |
| Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
| Brake locking device missing split pin missing rear torsion arm |3.2.A1e| | 1 |
| Brake locking device missing rear torsion arm |3.2.A1e| | 1 |
| Front Brake caliper|s| insecure |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
| Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted |6.1.7 |j| |i|| | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b| | 1 |
| Rear suspension component loose Both rear top shock mounts insecure. |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Central Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b| | 1 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j|| | 1 |
| Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached Bars loose |2.2.1 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Forks modification unsafe L plate fouling fork leg |2.2.2 |e|| | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear brake/exhaust bracket fractured. Could cause brake to lock up. |6.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cylinder head. |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil BOTH FRONT LEAKING |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Front suspension assembly component loose |2.3.1| | 1 |
| Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
| Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working stop switch |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Rear engine bolt loose |6.2.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Horn sound not in accordance with requirements |7.7 |c|| | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Rear torque arm mounting bolt |6.1.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp missing not working |1.1.1a| | 1 |
| Front position lamp missing not working |1.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Indicator switch defective |1.5.4| | 1 |
| Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c| | 1 |
| Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Steering lock stop missing |2.1.3| | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pedal cracked |3.1.2c| | 1 |
| Headlamp incorrect colour |1.2.1| | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.2.B1e| | 1 |
| Front position lamp damaged and function impaired |1.1.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3| | 1 |
| Offside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3| | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e| | 1 |
| Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swingarm |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Front Brake hose excessively twisted |1.1.12 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake control |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m| | 1 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Horn missing |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride battery insecure |6.2.1h| | 1 |
| Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Rear Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength |3.2.A1| | 1 |
| Front position lamp missing |1.1.1a| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake locking device missing hub |3.2.A1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel spindle loose |5.2.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively tight |6.1.7 |k| |i|| | 1 |
| Front suspension assembly component missing |2.3.1| | 1 |
| Drive chain fouling another component |6.2.1d| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on bulb fitted |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam bulb fitted |1.2.2a|i|| | 1 |
| Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. cluch lever adjusted |6.2.1g| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4| | 1 |
| Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e| | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c| | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure glass |1.2.3b| | 1 |
| Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly sharp |3.1.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear brake arm bolt |6.2.1h| | 1 |
| Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride engine bolt missing |6.2.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake |3.3.A1b| | 1 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4| | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Position lamp missing |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark |1.1.10 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling Rear Wheel Not Straight |2.4 |a|| | 1 |
| Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.12 |a|| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases left hand side down pipe to cylinder head |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc contaminated chain lube ? |1.1.14 |b|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Brake component insecure rear reaction bracket nut loose |1.1.21 |c|| | 1 |
| Brake component insecure reaction bracket locking device missing on rear brake plate |1.1.21 |c|| | 1 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens appears twisted (4.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated insecure (6.2.7 (b)) | 1 |
| Footrest missing Both Pillion footrests missing. (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Swinging arm mounting. (6.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fork yoke excessively deformed (2.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working rear switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected wheel locking nuts loose (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake linkage 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 |
| Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure engine bolt missing (6.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a)) | 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 Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Fluid lose (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking Carb area. (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Footrest insecure Underside mounting. (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake back plate insecure split pin missing (1.1.14 (d)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Brake component modification unsafe REAR BRAKE BRAKES SNAPPED (1.1.21 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working Tail lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Drive chain sprocket worn to excess both (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock lock stop broken of frame (2.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail One bolt missing one bolt loose. (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) | 1 |
| Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Drive chain worn to excess chain rubbing on main stand (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working No tail light working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering steering not central, front wheel out of alignment with bars (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Motorcycle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering front fender not fixed on off side (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Footrest missing Pillion. (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake rod insecure locking device missing. (1.1.15 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal insecure inadequate repair to damaged mounting. (1.1.2 (e) (i)) | 1 |
| Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working Fron and rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible Sight glass MISSING (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecurely attached nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |