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MOT History from tests of petrol LEXMOTO XTRs year 2013

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mot history
Pass percent:55.02%
(The average a petrol LEXMOTO XTR year 2013 passes without issue)
Based on:607 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment26
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|20
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|12
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|12
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|11
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|11
Horn not working |1.7.3a|10
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||8
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|8
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|7
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|7
Registration plate issues7
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.3.1b|7
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|7
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||6
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|6
Rear Brake caliper|s| insecure |3.2.A1j|6
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released6
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|5
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|5
Rear position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2b|5
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))5
Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|5
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|5
Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||5
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))4
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|4
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))4
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|4
Registration plate lamp issues4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|3
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e|3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||3
Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))3
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||3
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||3
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||3
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))3
Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|3
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|3
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|3
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|3
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))2
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|2
Front Brake grabbing severely |1.2.1 |c||2
Offside Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock |2.1.4 |c||2
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))2
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))2
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a|2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d|2
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4|2
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e||2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||2
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted |6.1.7 |j| |i||2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b||2
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|2
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||2
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock |2.1.4 |b||2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|2
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|2
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|2
Rear Brake caliper|s| securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Front Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||2
Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||2
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))2
Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4|2
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))2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i||2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|2
Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))2
Throttle operating incorrectly INSECURE |6.2.1f|2
Direction indicator insecure O/S/R |1.5.3b|2
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))2
Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))2
Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface |4.8.1 |a| |ii||2
Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment no reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))1
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2|1
Rear Brake disc|s| excessively scored |3.2.A1l|1
Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake lever excessively corroded |3.2.A1c|1
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired |1.2.3a|1
Rear Brake clevis joint insecure split pin missing (1.1.15 (c))1
Position lamp switch insecure switch gear loose (4.2.2 (b))1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.4 |a||1
Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working l/hand front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached r/hand front (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp r/hand front (4.4.3 (b))1
Front Headlamp incorrect colour parking light and headlight different colours (4.1.4 (a))1
Front Stop lamp not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases can loose (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Drive chain worn to excess tight spot on chain and worn cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Fuel cap ineffective rust on fuel cap not allowing a good seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play upper set loose (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock handle bar hitting tank (2.1.4 (b))1
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied hitting throtle housing |3.1.3c|1
Throttle operating incorrectly Switch gear loose on handlebar |6.2.7 |a| |i||1
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Excess notch steering headbearing |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Front Upper Motorcycle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Front headlamp cowl loose |Likely to trap in steering| |6.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification Exhaust hitting swingarm |5.3.3 |c| |i||1
Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Cracks excess to front brake hose |1.1.12 |a||1
Front position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2a|1
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|1
Central Front Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a|1
Throttle operating incorrectly Engine cut-out switch is inoperable |6.2.1f|1
Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied |1.1.2 |d||1
Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e||1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected |6.2.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock |2.1.4 |b||1
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle tube/switchgear not secure |6.2.1f|1
Offside Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted Front master cylinder insecure |bolt missing| |3.2.B1a|1
Front Front mudguard insecure Front Mudguard Missing |2.3.7|1
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables clutch cable and speedo cable incorrectly routed and pulled taut on full lock |2.1.2c|1
Offside Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|1
Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|1
Front Brake cylinder damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working insecure (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))1
Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure fairing insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))1
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess Bearing has excessive play. |6.2.1e|1
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Chain link clip on wrong way round. |6.2.1h|1
Horn control not readily accesible. Switch loose on bar. |1.7.2a|1
Riders seat insecure Bolt missing. |6.2.1a|1
Rear Brake locking device insecure Rear caliper bolt locking plates not over bolts. |3.2.A1e|1
Headlamp insecure Fairing loose. |1.2.3b|1
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp Dip and main beam operation wrong way round. |1.2.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Handlebar deformed hitting tank |2.1.1b|1
Offside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn |1.1.3b|1
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c|1
Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Throttle operating incorrectly sticking |6.2.1f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swingarm bearings |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure bellypan insecure |6.1.1 |b| |i||1
Front Plate brake test indicates a severely juddering brake |3.3.B1b|1
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|1
Rear Brake back plate|s| securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j|1
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|1
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear wheel. |6.2.1h|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached |4.4.1 |c| |ii||1
Rear Position lamp likely to become detached |4.2.1 |c| |ii||1
Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||1
Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Pillion seat insecure |6.2.6 |a| |ii||1
Rear Brake caliper insecure caliper not fixed on |1.1.16 |c| |i||1
Offside Front All direction indicators missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp not working foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Chain guard insecure |6.1.7 |i||1
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose BOLTS LOOSE |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface |4.8.1 |a| |ii||1
Front suspension assembly component loose sheered bolt top yoke |2.3.1|1
Front Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m|1
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride circlip chain |6.2.1h|1
Vehicle identification number not displayed |0.2 |a||1
Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))1
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b|1
Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid |3.2.B4|1
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% |3.3.A2b|1
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded binding brake and chain and sprockets in poor condition |6.2.1b|1
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess teeth missing |6.2.1e|1
Central Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Rear Brake disc contaminated |1.1.14 |b||1
Front Brake disc contaminated with oil |1.1.14 |b||1
Rear Brake disc contaminated with oil |1.1.14 |b||1
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock on left lock |2.1.4 |c||1
Rear Footrest missing both |6.2.12 |a||1
Rear Footrest missing both |6.2.1a|1
Front Brake caliper|s| securing bolt|s| loose lock tabs not on |3.2.A1j|1
Front Brake lever attachment screws missing lock nut missing |3.1.2b|1
Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted |2.1.3|1
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|1
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|1
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake light does not work |1.3.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp incorrect colour offside rear indicator showing white light when indicator flashing |1.1.2b|1
Centre Front Steering lock stop ineffective handlebar stops not working .bars hit the fuel tank |2.1.3|1
Direction indicators not working all |1.5.1c|1
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Wheel hub excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))1
Rear Brake pedal is inoperative |3.1.3c|1
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c|1
Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Nearside Front Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|1
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess cush drive |6.2.1e|1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Swinging Arm Bushes Excessive Play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess Cush Drive Rubbers Worn |6.2.1e|1
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working broken |1.5.1c|1
Centre Rear Rear position lamp missing no cover to number plate light |1.1.1a|1
Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing bolt missing from bracket |7.1.1c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working near side indicator lense missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Brake cylinder damaged |1.1.16 |a| |i||1
Front Brake caliper leaking |1.1.16 |b| |i||1
Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted not tabed |1.1.16 |c| |i||1
Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted not tabad |1.1.16 |c| |i||1
Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Rear mono shock bushes worn. (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen LED BULBS FITTED GIVING NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (a))1
Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Front Steering linkage component fractured head stock bearing very notchy (2.1.3 (c) (i))1
Decelerometer brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted EXCESSIVE PLAY IN CALIPER PINS TOP AND BOTTOM |1.1.16 |c| |i||1
Throttle operating incorrectly twistgrip not secure,allowing rotation of unit and stopping front brake lever correct operation. |6.2.7 |a| |i||1
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||1
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|1
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c|1
Rear Chain guard insecure |6.2.1c|1
Offside Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|1
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess bearing |6.2.1e|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a|1
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess carrier bearing worn |6.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|1
Steering lock stop maladjusted on left lock |2.1.3|1
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy |3.1.4a|1
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a|1
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|1
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake lever switch |1.3.1a|1
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Front Brake fluid contaminated |1.8 |a||1
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|1
Rear Brake hose leaking fluid |3.2.B4|1
Nearside Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Rear sprocket bolts missing X2 |6.2.1h|1
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play sprocket bearing |2.4.A.2c|1
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))1
Front Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Front Brake caliper excessively corroded and likely to crack WINDOW LEVEL |1.1.16 |d| |ii||1
Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected |1.1.16 |c| |ii||1
Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture |1.1.11 |a||1
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Nearside Front Footrest insecure pin loose |6.2.1a|1
Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c))1
Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Front Brake caliper|s| insecure |3.2.A1j|1
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering mudguard |2.1.2e|1
Front Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))1
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system exhaust catching on the swingarm |7.1.1.c|1
Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering |2.1.2a|1
Central Front Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s |1.2.2b|ii||1
Central Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Nearside Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected |2.2.1 |c| |ii||1
Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected very loose and not operating correctly |6.2.7 |a| |ii||1
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock cables fouling |2.1.4 |c||1
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g|1
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess rear sprocket insecure |6.2.1e|1
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |1.6.B.1|1
Front Brake pivot excessively worn |1.1.15 |b||1
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Rear Stop lamp not working brake switch faulty |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Brake component inadequately mounted front master cylinder |1.1.21 |c||1
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|1
Position lamp not working Rear light (4.2.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Rear position lamp incorrect colour number plate light showing white light to the rear |1.1.2b|1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies not working |1.3.1a|1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a|1
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|1
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.2b|1
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake pads rattle at low speed |3.3.A1b|1
Throttle operating incorrectly not self closing on right lock |6.2.1f|1
Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied front brake lever fouls on throttle assy |3.1.3c|1
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking carb |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Fuel cap leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Rear Brake disc fractured |1.1.14 |a| |ii||1
Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|1
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.E1d|1
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))1
Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain link |6.2.1h|1
Rear Brake caliper|s| securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1j|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 50% (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Rear control |1.3.1a|1
Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s Man beam switch stuck on |1.2.2b|ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected loose (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Swinging Arm Has lateral Movement 5-7mm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front and rear (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Front Brake fluid contaminated discoloured (1.8 (a))1
Offside Rear Lower Brake caliper excessively corroded and likely to crack rear brake calliper sized up |1.1.16 |d| |ii||1
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Upper Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible rear brake cylinder reservoir not secure |1.1.10 |d| |iii||1
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied |1.1.2 |d||1
Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system loose, blowing at manifold (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected loose (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Front wheel spindle loose |2.3.3a|1
Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c|1
Drive chain sprocket excessively loose Cush drive |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Stop lamp not working rear switch inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Offside Front Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|1
Offside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected rear brake mounting loose and rubbers missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii))1
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel brake coming back to handelbar (1.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b|1
Front Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.12 |a||1
Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Front Brake component insecure brake hose |1.1.21 |c||1
Rear Brake component modification unsafe rear brake hose incorrectly fittd |1.1.21 |d| |i||1
Nearside Front Brake caliper|s| insecure |3.2.A1j|1
Offside Brake caliper|s| insecure |3.2.A1j|1
Drive chain fouling another component |6.2.1d|1
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock |2.1.4 |b||1
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible |1.1.10 |d| |iii||1
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii||1
Drive chain sprocket excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Nearside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached Grip loose (2.2.1 (b) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated |6.2.7 |b||1
Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))1
Nearside Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii))1
Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure mudguard (6.1.1 (b) (i))1

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