MOT History from tests of petrol PULSE BTs year 2012

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Pass percent:67.31%

(The average a petrol PULSE BT year 2012 passes without issue)

Based on:1,184 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	56
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	27
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	26
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	14
Registration plate issues	12
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	12
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	9
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	9
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	9
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	7
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	6
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	6
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	6
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	5
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	4
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	4
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	4
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	4
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Stop lamp insecure \|1.3.3b\|	3
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.2b\|	2
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose \|3.1.2b\|	2
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Front position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.7 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.2c\|	2
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Front Front position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	2
Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	2
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Steering linkage has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.E1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	56
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	27
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	26
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	14
Registration plate issues	12
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	12
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	9
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	9
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	9
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	7
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	6
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	6
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	6
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	5
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	4
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	4
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	4
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	4
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Stop lamp insecure \|1.3.3b\|	3
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.2b\|	2
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose \|3.1.2b\|	2
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Front position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.7 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.2c\|	2
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Front Front position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	2
Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	2
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Steering linkage has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.E1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol PULSE BTs year 2012

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