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MOT History from tests of petrol LEXMOTO XTRs year 2014

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mot history
Pass percent:51.58%
(The average a petrol LEXMOTO XTR year 2014 passes without issue)
Based on:665 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment41
Registration plate lamp issues24
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|18
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|14
Registration plate issues11
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|11
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))11
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))11
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|11
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))11
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))9
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))8
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|8
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))8
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|7
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|7
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))7
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))7
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))7
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|7
Horn not working |1.7.3a|7
Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||7
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))6
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))5
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|5
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|5
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))5
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|4
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|4
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|4
Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||4
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||4
Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||4
Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|3
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted |6.1.7 |j| |i||3
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|3
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|3
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||3
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Rear position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2b|3
Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.3.1b|3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|3
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|3
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))3
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))3
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|3
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|3
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||3
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||3
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|3
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|3
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||3
Front Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||3
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake |1.3.1a|2
Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|2
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))2
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4|2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake |3.3.A1b|2
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a|2
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|2
Nearside Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|2
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))2
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))2
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))2
Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.3.1b|2
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a|2
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||2
Riders seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii||2
Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))2
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))2
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|2
Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii))2
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e||2
Rear Brake caliper|s| securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1j|2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking r/h switch insecure and could jam front brake lever travel |6.1.1c|2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c|2
Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))2
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a|2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||2
Front Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m|2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|2
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|2
Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b||2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||2
Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Headlamp reflector missing |4.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Front Brake fluid contaminated |1.8 |a||1
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort warped disc |1.2.1 |e||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b|1
Fork yoke deformed top yoke out of line |2.1.1b|1
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|1
Nearside Front Handlebar deformed out of line |2.1.1b|1
Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation Rear brake pedal (4.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|1
Nearside Front Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|1
Front Horn not working |1.7.3a|1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b|1
Front Horn is not continous or uniform |1.7.3c|1
Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables |2.1.2c|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))1
Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Brake lever has restricted free movement |1.1.15 |e||1
Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Central Rear Upper Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|1
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure mounting bolts loose (6.2.12 (a))1
Pillion seat with a defective supporting structure bolts missing from cowling (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.4b|1
Fuel cap ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Position lamp switch insecure |4.2.2 |b||1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.7 |a| |i||1
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Position lamp showing white light to the rear |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock |2.1.4 |b||1
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables |2.1.2c|1
Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake |3.3C2d.|1
Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain adjustment nuts loose |6.2.1h|1
Offside Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|1
Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Horn control not functioning. |1.7.2b|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake pedal |1.3.1a|1
Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.B1a|1
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded calliper pistons not releasing |3.2.A1h|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling fork leg yokes not aligned |2.5.1|1
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts not secure |3.2.B2c|1
Offside Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))1
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Central Rear Lower Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength rubber boot missing from rear caliper. lots of movement in caliper |3.2.A1|1
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on Number plate. |1.1.3a|1
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. damping has failed just works on the coil spring |2.4.A.3b|1
Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted locking tabs not secure (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Seat insecure |6.2.1a|1
Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Throttle operating incorrectly insecure on handle bar |6.2.1f|1
Front wheel spindle loose |2.3.5a|1
Central Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c|1
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected |1.1.2 |b| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up |5.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface faded (4.8.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))1
Fork yoke insecure centre nut loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect lost its damping |5.3.2 |b||1
Central Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected bearings notchey |2.2.2 |f| |ii||1
Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))1
Rear Upper Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c))1
Rear Lower Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))1
Stop lamp not working With rear brake. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Position lamp switch insecure handlebar switch loose.r h. |1.1.4b|1
Rear position lamp incorrect colour needs new bulb. |1.1.2b|1
Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar throttle switch control insecure |2.2.1 |d| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
Rear Brake locking device insecure brake adjustment rod |3.2.A1e|1
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain split link |6.2.1h|1
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b|1
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |1.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||1
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1c|1
Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))1
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired up-rated bulbs fitted providing no pattern |1.2.3a|1
Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied operation impeded as is fouling throttle assembly |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working insecure and does not face front |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working insecure and does not face rear |1.5.1c|1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))1
Brake caliper leaking |1.1.16 |b| |i||1
Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded Front brake lever fouling |3.2.A1h|1
Front Brake lever insecure Front brake lever has to much free travel. |3.1.2a|1
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. Clutch cable frayed. |6.2.1g|1
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock Throttle control loose. |2.1.4|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear foot brake |1.3.1a|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake calliper seized |3.3.A1a|1
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swinging arm bearings - ? fastener loose |2.4.A2a|i||1
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. check twistgrip assembly locating pin |2.1.1c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working And broken on its fixing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken on down pipe centre section (6.1.2 (a))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative travel restricted contacting spot light mount. (5.3.3 (c) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a|1
Handlebar mounting clamp loose throttle mount |2.1.1a|1
Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|1
Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid |3.2.B4|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
Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swingarm side movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Front Brake hose fouling on exhaust |3.2.B3b|1
Rear Brake hose fouling on brake disc |3.2.B3b|1
Brake hose damaged1
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective handle bar fouling tank |2.1.3|1
Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))1
Offside Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))1
Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a|1
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock wiring harness (2.1.4 (a))1
Offside Front Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected locking tabs (1.1.16 (c) (ii))1
Throttle operating incorrectly turning steering lock to lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front and rear switches inoperative |1.3.1a|1
Direction indicators not working Front right indicator inoperative |1.5.1c|1
Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake Rear brake |3.3.A1a|1
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. No damping on rear shock absorber |2.4.A.3b|1
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low Front |3.2.B1d|1
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Spring clip on joining link incorrectly fitted |6.2.1h|1
Headlamp switch insecure L/h switch insecure |1.2.4|1
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated insecure (6.2.7 (b))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front and rear brakes inoperative |1.3.1a|1
Direction indicators not working front right hand indicator |1.5.1c|1
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake rear brake |3.3.A1a|1
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride drive chain link clip back to front. |6.2.1h|1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)1
Stop lamp not working front or rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected insecure/fouling bodywork on full lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working on front lever operation (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement fouling on rear swing arm (1.1.15 (e))1
Steering operation impeded by a fairing on left hand lock (2.1.4 (e))1
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls |2.1.2b|1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|1
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20kgf fluctuation |1.2.1 |e||1
Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected bearings tight and notchy |2.2.2 |f| |ii||1
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake control |1.3.1a|1
Drive chain sprocket excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail INSECURE, BOLE SHEARED OFF |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Badly warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Indicator switch defective |1.5.4|1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Back brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Brake effort inadequate at a wheel Front brake lever catching on throttle cable, adjusted lever to clear |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |1.6.B.1|1
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation |4.3.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated |6.2.7 |b||1
Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing |2.1.4 |e||1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle housing loose on the handlebars (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Offside Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (indicators flash red) (4.3.3 (b))1
Brake pedal attachment screws loose |3.1.2b|1
Offside Handlebar retaining device loose |2.2.1 |b| |i||1
Stop lamp not working from rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy steering stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised right hand lock |2.2.1b|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|1
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected |2.2.2 |f| |ii||1
Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected |6.2.7 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a||1
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|1
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.3.1b|1
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b|1
Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k|1
Front Brake disc|s| excessively scored |3.2.A1l|1
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2|1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Motorcycle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake lever excessively damaged |3.2.A1c|1
Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake component insecure |1.1.21 |c||1
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |k| |ii||1
Rear mono-shock pivot seized |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working indicator missing |1.5.1c|1
Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Rear Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated swing arm |2.4A.2a|i||1
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies swich |1.3.1a|1
Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. both |2.1.1c|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
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering |2.1.2a|1
Offside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached |2.2.1 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached |2.2.1 |b| |ii||1
Fuel cap leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies stoplight does not work from operation of rear brake pedal, |1.3.1a|1
Brake cylinder severely damaged front brake master cylinder glass is cracked/deteriorated. could cause fluid to leak |3.2.B1b|1
Rear Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l|1
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d|1
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess both front and rear sprockets worn |6.2.1e|1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Front Wheel excessively distorted |5.2.2 |c| |i||1
Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted Lock Tab |1.1.16 |c| |i||1
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a|1
Throttle operating incorrectly housing loose |6.2.1f|1
Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted |1.1.16 |c| |i||1
Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted Missing |6.1.7 |j| |i||1
Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail Bolt loose |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected |1.1.16 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||1
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle housing loose and spinning on handlebar |6.2.7 |a| |ii||1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling Off to the right |2.4 |a||1
Rear Brake component inadequately mounted Caliper mounting bracket incorrectly fitted |1.1.21 |c||1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Adjusted rear switch position. |1.3.1a|1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.4 |a||1
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock |2.1.4 |b||1
Nearside Rear Upper Brake component insecure lock tab insecure (1.1.21 (c))1
Steering lock stop maladjusted Handle bars trapping fingers on tank |2.1.3|1
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Front Upper Brake master cylinder leaking |1.1.10 |b| |ii||1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))1
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies replace switch |1.3.1a|1
Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components fouling exhaust (5.3.3 (c) (ii))1
Rear Brake back plate|s| securing bolt|s| loose locking tabs not bent over properly |3.2.A1j|1
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel fouling switch gear |3.1.3b|1
Rear Footrest missing both |6.2.12 |a||1
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||1
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|1
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|1
Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.12 |a||1
Offside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.12 |a||1
Stop lamp not working on rear brake application |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp showing white light to the rear |4.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Nearside Handlebar grip missing (2.2.1 (d) (i))1
Offside Handlebar grip missing (2.2.1 (d) (i))1
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Chain guard insecure missing (6.1.7 (i))1
Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))1
Rear Stop lamp likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))1
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1c|1
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking exhaust fowling swinging arm etc |6.1.1c|1
Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Front Stop lamp not working Control brake two (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))1
Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on disc (1.1.12 (a))1
Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|1
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c|1
Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.2.B1e|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced |4.4.3 |a||1
Drive chain excessively tight |6.1.7 |k| |i||1
Rear Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii))1
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|1
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned |2.3.1|1
Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. fork legs |2.3.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail cush drive. (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect beam pattern due to LED bulbs. (4.1.2 (a))1
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn |2.4.B.4|1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swingarm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.2.4|1
Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii||1
Central Rear Wheel has loose rivet/s or bolts (5.2.2 (e) (i))1
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Central Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))1
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Central Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut|s| loose |2.4.A.2b|1
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Rear valve stem perished, Possible instant deflation |5.2.3 |j||1
Front Brake disc insecure Front brake disc bolt missing / sheared off (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Exhaust excessively noisy (8.1.1 (a))1
Front Brake fluid reservoir severely corroded level sight glass corroded |3.2.B1b|1
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride no locking tabs fitted to rear sprocket and one bolt is missing |6.2.1h|1
Offside Front Footrest insecure rubber split |6.2.1a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b|1
Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering |2.1.2a|1
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride clip fitted wrong direction |6.2.1h|1
Rear Suspension component has excessive wear or free play (5.3.3 (d))1
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|1
Offside Handlebar deformed bar hitting tank |2.1.1b|1
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess rear cush drive rrubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Headlamp aim not tested lights too dim to test |4.1.2 |b||1
Rear Brake caliper|s| securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j|1
Nearside Steering linkage locking device ineffective |2.1.3 |d||1
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock headbearings very tight |2.1.4 |c||1

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