| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 9 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 3 |
| Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 3 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Registration plate issues | 3 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 3 |
| Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 2 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 2 |
| Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front lever switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not operating off front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort run out on rear brake disc (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering front has suffered collision damage (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly has no free return (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected stiff and will not return on its own (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock mudguard fowling legshield (2.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork legs BOTH (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both forks. O/S stantion pitted (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly throttle not returning ( b cable snapped) (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle cable pulling on right hand lock and raising engine speed (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST SILENCER IS BLOWING (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 1 |