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MOT History from tests of petrol PULSE BTs year 2013

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mot history
Pass percent:70.77%
(The average a petrol PULSE BT year 2013 passes without issue)
Based on:999 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment61
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|22
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|15
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|13
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|11
Horn not working |1.7.3a|10
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|10
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|9
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|9
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||8
Registration plate issues7
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))6
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|6
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|6
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|5
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))5
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))5
Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||5
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|5
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))5
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))4
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a|4
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|4
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||4
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b|4
Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a|4
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i||4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))4
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))3
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||3
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))3
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))2
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))2
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|2
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.A2a|2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k|2
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e||2
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))2
Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements |7.7 |c||2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|2
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|2
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))2
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))2
Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |5.3.2 |b||2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b|2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||2
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|2
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))2
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||2
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|2
Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white |1.5.1b|2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))2
Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||2
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|2
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.3.1b|1
Rear position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2b|1
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn main mounting bush/bearing attaching rear suspension/engine to machine |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Central Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated |2.4.A2a|i||1
Nearside Brake lever insecure |3.1.2a|1
Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear Rear brake lever mounting |3.2.A1i|1
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake |3.3.A1b|1
Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle cable is insecure at twist grip end. (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake lever insecure Locking nut on rear brake lever pivot bolt missing. (1.1.2 (e) (i))1
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Front mudguard is insecure. (6.1.1 (b) (i))1
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|1
Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. |2.3.1|1
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated swing arm/engine mount bush separated causing excessive sideways movement |2.4.A2a|i||1
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front lever |1.3.1a|1
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Throttle operating incorrectly bike creeping on tickover |6.2.1f|1
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Fuel cap leaking leaking through lock mechanism (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|1
Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp aim not tested dip beam inop |1.6|1
Front Brake performance not tested due to pads worn down to metal |3.3|1
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated rear suspension bushes worn excessivley |2.4.A2a|i||1
Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Steering headbearing has excessive free play Head bearings rough. |2.2.2|1
Stop lamp insecure Rear light lens damaged and discoloured. |1.3.3b|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Fuel cap sealing washer missing |7.2.2c|1
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2|1
Central Front Upper Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||1
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|1
Rear wheel spindle loose |2.4.A.2b|1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Brake component leaking fluid FRONT CALIPER |3.2.B4|1
Offside Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Engine Speed Increase When Turned |6.2.7 |a| |ii||1
Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Rear Wheel hub excessively worn |5.2.1 |b| |i||1
Fuel cap ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c|1
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c|1
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4|1
Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling front wheel (1.1.12 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Handlebar mounting insecure |2.2.1 |a| |i||1
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.4.3 |b||1
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1b|1
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies not working |1.3.1a|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|1
Registration plate lamp issues1
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))1
Nearside Steering linkage locking device ineffective |2.1.3 |d||1
All direction indicators incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured by weather cover |1.5.1a|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.E1b|1
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b|1
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))1
Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp brake light indistinguishable from tail light |1.3.2|1
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock |2.1.4 |c||1
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey hole in front |7.1.1b|1
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Front Brake hose fouling front wheel |3.2.B3b|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
Exhaust has part of the system missing |7.1.1a|1
Headlamp damaged and function impaired bulb insecure |1.2.3a|1
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.2c|1
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c|1
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|1
Nearside Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust bolt loose |8.1.1 |b| |i||1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake stop light |1.3.1a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Direction indicator not working Both rear indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake lever insecure Whole lever perch moving on handlebar (1.1.2 (e) (i))1
Nearside Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases recirculation valve insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Air-box loose, likely to become detached |6.1.1 |b| |i||1
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure tail piece insecure came off in hand whilst testing |6.1.1 |b| |i||1
Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Rear Rear wheel has a missing wheel nut|s| |4.2.3a|1
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|1
Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |2.2.1 |d| |ii||1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Engine mount/swinging pivot point bushes |2.4.A2a|i||1
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b|1
Nearside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|1
Stop lamp likely to become detached |4.3.1 |c| |ii||1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Riders seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii||1
Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose |3.1.2b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.6|1
Front position lamp insecure |1.1.1c|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front manifold |6.1.2 |a||1
Forks excessively corroded both stansion legs |2.2.2 |d| |i||1
Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s |1.2.2b|ii||1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Nearside lever |1.3.1a|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Left brake lever switch |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated engine pivot bush perished |2.4.A2a|i||1
Offside Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated engine pivot bush perished |2.4.A2a|i||1
Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play engine pivot bush perished |2.4.A2a|i||1
Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play engine pivot bush perished |2.4.A2a|i||1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Speedo Cable fouling on wheel |2.1.4 |b||1
Steering linkage component insecure Free play in handle bars |2.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white |1.5.1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white |1.5.1b|1
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies off rear brake lever |1.3.1a|1
Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. speedo cable broken and rubbing front wheel |2.3.6a|1
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut|s| loose |2.4.A.2b|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.1a|1
Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Rear suspension component loose |2.4.A.1a|1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front mud guard (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Front Position lamp missing |4.2.1 |a||1
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure off side mirror |6.1.1 |b| |i||1
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Rear Brake disc|s| insecure |3.2.A1g|1
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Enine Bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Horn not working |1.7.3a|1
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|1
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||1
Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Front Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4|1
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|1
Front Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|1
Front wheel spindle loose |2.3.3a|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls OK. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both engine mount bushes have disintegrated. (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Brake performance not tested Engine has excessive free play (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.2|1
Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Direction indicator incorrect colour all |1.5.1b|1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake lever |1.3.1a|1
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised tight on right lock |2.2.1b|1
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a|1
Upper Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected |2.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases badly corroded near head (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Rear reflector missing Reflector added. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar throttle housing insecure (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Front position lamp obscured more than 50% |1.1.1d|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play front engine |2.4.A2a|i||1

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