| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 32 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 13 |
| Registration plate issues | 13 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 12 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b| | 6 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 6 |
| Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 5 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 4 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 4 |
| Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 3 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 2 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 2 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 2 |
| Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i|| | 2 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 2 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d| | 2 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 2 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 2 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
| Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Footrest insecure Broken weld on modified linkage |6.2.12 |a|| | 1 |
| Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e|| | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly throttle does not return when steering is moved lock to lock |6.2.1f| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working not operating on front brake |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering linkage locking device missing steering stop missing |2.1.3 |d|| | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Centre Front Rear suspension component loose |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn disc rivet spring washers missing causing loose rivets to wear disc |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
| Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. |2.4.A.2d| | 1 |
| Rear Brake caliper|s| insecure |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
| Front wheel spindle securing nut|s| loose |2.3.5a| | 1 |
| Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
| Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired no pattern |1.2.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering lock stop missing |2.1.3| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.6| | 1 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i|| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc insecure one securing bolt was hanging out !! |1.1.14 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc|s| is excessively distorted |3.2.A1m| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on rear side light |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake excessively binding front - unable to turn wheel by hand (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Central Rear Rear reflector missing No rear reflector fitted (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Upper Fork yoke insecure Bolts Missing (2.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |