| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 6 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 5 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Registration plate issues | 3 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 3 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b| | 2 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 2 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 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 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear Lower Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure |6.1.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Front Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose fouling |3.2.B3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose which buldges |3.2.B4| | 1 |
| Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel Lever comes into contact with handlebars |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2| | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired |1.2.3a| | 1 |
| Rear suspension component loose bolt missing |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.2b| | 1 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e|| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from head connecting flange to silencer,several places |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil FORK/SEAL |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired |1.4.2a| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Vehicle identification number not legible |0.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Disc warped. |1.2.1 |e|| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc|s| securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1g| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c| | 1 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.2b| | 1 |
| Front Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected |1.1.16 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied |1.1.2 |d|| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking on to rear brake hose |6.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Indicator tell tale not functioning |1.5.2| | 1 |
| Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Front Wheel fixing loose |single fixing| spindle loose |5.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Rear Brake cable damaged |1.1.15 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested Not working (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) | 1 |
| Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing mudguard loose (2.1.4 (e)) | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing Obscured. (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working Both. (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible sight glass frosted (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible window degraded (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel spindle loose rear wheel nut loose (5.2.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering fairing broken and loose, likely to brake further (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp insecure FAIRING MOUNTING LOOSE (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr pipe rusted through (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Brake cable excessively worn adjustment required and complete (1.1.15 (b)) | 1 |