| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 9 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.1| | 4 |
| Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 4 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Registration plate issues | 2 |
| Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a| | 2 |
| Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| Rear position lamp missing |1.1.1a| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 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 |
| Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f| | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure excessively corroded lower engine mounts |6.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Outer Front Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Rear reflector on sidecar missing |1.4.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4| | 1 |
| Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Horn not working |1.7.3a| | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i|| | 1 |
| Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3| | 1 |
| Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b| | 1 |