| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 9 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 8 |
| Registration plate issues | 5 |
| Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 4 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 3 |
| Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) | 3 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 3 |
| Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b|| | 2 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a| | 2 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Handlebar retaining device loose |2.2.1 |b| |i|| | 2 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 2 |
| Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.3.3 |b|| | 2 |
| Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Brake hose damaged | 2 |
| All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 2 |
| Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel rear brake (1.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c| | 1 |
| Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded mudguard insecure. Rectified during inspection. |6.2.1b| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear mudguard |6.1.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Brake hose excessively damaged |1.1.12 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached |2.2.1 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly Not returning fully |3.1.3d| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released Lever not returning |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Rear wheel insecure |4.2.3b| | 1 |
| Front Brake caliper|s| securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j| | 1 |
| Central Rear Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released rear brake |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e| | 1 |
| Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2| | 1 |
| Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded rear mudguard loose |6.2.1b| | 1 |
| Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel rear brake |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Increases on right hand lock |6.2.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced When horn pressed |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Fork yoke excessively deformed fork stops ineffective |2.2.2 |d| |i|| | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a|| | 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 |
| Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure airbox |6.1.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3| | 1 |
| Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel lever touches handle bar on full braking |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working Stuck on when operated. |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Handlebar mounting insecure |2.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever excessively worn |1.1.15 |b|| | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seals |5.3.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Rear wheel spindle securing nut|s| loose |2.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Steering lock stop maladjusted |2.1.3| | 1 |
| Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Wheel spindle loose |5.2.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) | 1 |
| Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Lower Position lamp not working front lower position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Nearside Lower Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock cables etc caught on lock to lock (2.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Brake lever insecure Pivot bolt loose, no securing nut (1.1.2 (e) (i)) | 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 |
| Handlebar mounting insecure Loose at securing pinch bolt. (2.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected semi seized cable (1.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel needs adjusting (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rotted through (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding has bind (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Front Brake excessively binding front has bind (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Upper Handlebar mounting insecure pinch bolt seems to be insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both front (5.3.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick rear wheel locking on (1.1.13 (a)) | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Battery cover (6.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement Lever was catching housing casings.Lever has slight movement within mechanism. (1.1.15 (e)) | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c)) | 1 |