| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 26 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 19 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 18 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 14 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 10 |
| Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 10 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 9 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 7 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 7 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 7 |
| Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) | 5 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 4 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 4 |
| Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 4 |
| All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 4 |
| 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)) | 3 |
| Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) | 3 |
| Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 3 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 2 |
| Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Registration plate issues | 2 |
| Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) | 2 |
| Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls when rear leaver operated (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding Brake lever seized (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not working on front control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working Brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Rear Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fork yoke insecure Bolt loose (2.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Front Upper Shock absorber insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working Rear brake. (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing Obscured. (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Works on rear brake only. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling out to offside (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing hidden by L plate (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not Working from operation of rear brake lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected PRM Increase on Right Hand Lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 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 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering adjusted (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied bent back into correct position. (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure bolt missing. (6.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) | 1 |
| Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure chain adjuster (5.3.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly loose at handle bar also retaining clip missing at throttle body (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly sticks upon operation (6.2.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Brake caliper leaking appears to have fluid round banjo bolt |1.1.16 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake cylinder leaking appears to have fluid round banjo bolt |1.1.16 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Covered by "L" plate |4.8.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear 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 |
| Central Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling Forks / handlebars twisted (2.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering FRONT MUDGUARD AND HEADLIGHT SURROUND, FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ALL SUFFERED IMPACT DAMAGE. FRONT FORKS MISALIGNED. (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Brake component inadequately mounted Front brake lever (1.1.21 (c)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam Blown bulb. Replacement works well. (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Central Front Upper Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing hidden behind L Plate - not visable (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake cylinder insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Headlamp incorrect colour blue ring. (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working Brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced main rear driving light not emitting enough light from led unit (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |