| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 196 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 87 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 86 |
| Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 48 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 46 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 43 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 35 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 31 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 28 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 27 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 24 |
| Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 24 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 23 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 22 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 20 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 19 |
| Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 18 |
| Registration plate issues | 14 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 13 |
| Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 13 |
| Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 13 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 10 |
| Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 9 |
| Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 9 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 9 |
| Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 9 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 8 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 8 |
| Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 8 |
| Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 8 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 7 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| 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)) | 7 |
| Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 7 |
| Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) | 6 |
| Front Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 6 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 6 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 6 |
| Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a)) | 6 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 5 |
| Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) | 5 |
| Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 5 |
| Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 5 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 5 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 5 |
| Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) | 4 |
| Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 4 |
| Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Rear Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) | 4 |
| Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 4 |
| Offside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) | 3 |
| Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 3 |
| Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 3 |
| Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 3 |
| Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 3 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) | 3 |
| Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 3 |
| Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c)) | 2 |
| Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 2 |
| Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
| Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) | 2 |
| Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) | 2 |
| Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c)) | 2 |
| Central Rear Upper Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn play in linkedge (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 2 |
| Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 2 |
| Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 2 |
| Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) | 2 |
| Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 2 |